QUESTION
Can I sue a bar for wrongful death, gross negligence, dram shop law or would this be criminal ?
Asked on Nov 04th, 2017 on Wrongful Death - Ohio
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My son died in a fatal single car crash after leaving a bar, not even a mile down the street. Witness stated he was drunk at 8:30 & bartender continued to over serve him. Bartender heard him asking for help with a ride home. Bartender said she was busy & did nothing @ it. Bartender even stated that he hesitated to leave, walking in & out of bar numerous times & still did nothing about it. I feel this would of been avoided if she would of asked for his keys, arranged for ride home or called taxi. He was a local & other barmaids there had in the past called taxi or drive him home. He did not want to drive & he was asking for help & didn't get any help. His nav level was .201.
2 ANSWERS
This is so sad. I am sorry for your loss. Would have to research the dram shop laws in your state but you could have a case. Would need to know more.
Answered on Dec 01st, 2017 at 10:43 AM
Yes it sounds like u have a good case. I’m very sorry to hear about your loss. U need to hire counsel immediately so u can preserve evidence like witnesses and possibly video footage. The standard in Florida is “visibly intoxicated” . Please don’t hesitate. Contact counsel immediately.
Answered on Nov 04th, 2017 at 2:33 PM