A drunk driver can be held legally liable for the injury or death of another person. Believe it or not,  in most states, dram shop laws allow victims and their families to hold bars and alcohol retailers accountable for the actions of the patrons they serve. Dram shop laws typically apply to:

• Bars, restaurants, night clubs, convenience stores, liquor stores, grocery stores as well as concert and sports venues.
• Waiters, party hosts, and other alcohol servers.

It is the responsibility of owners to train their staff to look for signs of intoxication and check identification of their customers before selling alcohol. Dram shop laws are in place to protect the public from drunk drivers. While the driver is still responsible for their actions, dram shops share responsibility when they over serve or sell alcohol to intoxicated persons or minors.