Serious Injuries Caused by Intoxicated Drivers & Alcohol-Related Conduct
Alcohol-related injury cases can require prompt preservation of police records, video, witness testimony, receipts, electronic data, and evidence about who supplied or served alcohol where legally relevant.
Key Issues
- Police and toxicology evidence
- Video and witness statements
- Vehicle or electronic data
- Alcohol-service evidence when legally relevant
- Insurance coverage
Evidence Can Disappear Quickly
Alcohol-related cases may involve bar or restaurant video, receipts, point-of-sale records, witnesses, toxicology evidence, police reports, and electronic data. Some of that information may be retained only briefly, making early preservation especially important.
Potential Claims Depend on the Facts
The primary claim may be against an intoxicated driver or other person whose conduct caused the injury. In some circumstances, additional parties or alcohol-service issues may also need to be evaluated under applicable law.
