McAllen and Harlingen Dram Shop & Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer
We hold bars and restaurants responsible when they illegally over-serve a patron who then causes a drunk driving accident. We fight for victims in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and the Rio Grande Valley.
What is a Dram Shop Claim?
In Texas, a drunk driver is responsible for the harm they cause, but they may not be the only liable party. Dram Shop Law allows victims to also hold an alcohol-serving establishment (like a bar, restaurant, or liquor store) financially responsible if they served alcohol to a patron who was already “obviously intoxicated.”
Proving this requires swift and skilled investigation to secure evidence before it disappears. Attorney Chris Sanchez knows how to build these complex cases, whether the accident happened after a night out in downtown Austin or was caused by a driver leaving a bar in the RGV.
How We Prove a Bar Was Negligent:
- ✓ Obtaining security and surveillance footage.
- ✓ Interviewing eyewitnesses, bartenders, and servers.
- ✓ Analyzing credit card receipts and bar tabs.
- ✓ Checking for a history of TABC violations by the establishment.
Pursuing All Avenues for Your Recovery
A Dram Shop claim is a separate personal injury lawsuit filed in addition to a claim against the drunk driver. This is crucial because it creates another source of potential compensation for your catastrophic injuries.
Claim Against the Drunk Driver
We will pursue the at-fault driver’s auto insurance policy for the full limits of their coverage.
Claim Against the Establishment
We will file a Dram Shop lawsuit against the bar or restaurant’s commercial liability insurance policy.
Our Texas Law Offices
From our offices in McAllen, San Antonio, and Houston, we provide local, dedicated representation with the resources of a statewide firm, ready to fight for victims of drunk driving accidents across Texas.
San Antonio Office
4040 Broadway, Suite 240
San Antonio, TX 78209
(By Appointment Only)
Houston Office
9801 Westheimer Road, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77042
(By Appointment Only)
Contact a Texas Dram Shop Lawyer Today
Evidence in a Dram Shop case disappears quickly. It is critical to contact an attorney immediately to preserve security footage and witness testimony. Contact us now for a 100% free and confidential consultation.