Serving Vancouver, WA, and Portland, OR, the Harlan Law Firm is highly skilled in handling claims based on commercial liquor liability.
When a restaurant, bar, or special event venue serves alcohol, there's always an inherent risk. Under the alcohol law, the establishment's owner could face legal challenges if they serve a patron who subsequently gets drunk and causes an accident, harming themselves or others.
Washington's Stance on Commercial Liquor Liability: Protecting the Innocent Person
In the Portland/Vancouver Metro area, businesses are required by Washington state regulations to maintain a $300,000 commercial liquor liability insurance policy. If you have suffered due to a driver who got intoxicated in a bar or tavern while they were visibly intoxicated, you have the right to pursue a personal injury lawsuit for commercial liquor liability. In this context, you'll be targeting the establishment—a restaurant, bar, or tavern—serving alcohol to the visibly intoxicated person.
The High Cost of Alcohol Violations: When Care Isn't Exercised
If said patron, after leaving the establishment, causes harm or even death to innocent individuals, that business can be held liable for the damages. Such accidents can have devastating lifelong consequences. These can range from medical expenses, property damages, and permanent scarring to intangible yet profound mental anguish.
The Role of a Business Attorney: Navigating Complex Commercial Liability Cases
Business lawyers, especially those well-versed in Washington's alcohol and cannabis law, are crucial in these scenarios. They can help both businesses aiming to prevent alcohol violations and potential victims seeking justice. When it comes to commercial liability, having an adept business attorney can make a significant difference.
Seeking Justice in Washington: How the Harlan Law Firm Can Help
If you or a family member have suffered due to the negligence of a local business selling alcohol to a visibly intoxicated individual, causing harm or even death, reach out to the Harlan Law Firm. We are experienced in both law alcohol and law business disciplines, ensuring that our client's rights are fiercely protected.
Multiple damages could result from an accident caused by an intoxicated driver. Some of the more common damages claimed in such instances include:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Future loss of earnings
- Property damages
- Permanent scarring and disfigurement
- Mental anguish
The employment of a competent personal injury attorney is crucial for a successful commercial liquor liability claim in the Portland/Vancouver Metro area. Avail your free case review today! Remember, such claims have a strict time limit, so it's imperative to act promptly.