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Phoenix Dram Shop Law

The Advocates are here to help if a drunk driver in Arizona has injured you.

A Personal Injury Attorney Can Help You 

If you or a loved one has been injured due to the actions of intoxicated individuals, it can be challenging to figure out what to do after the accident. Sometimes, the individual who caused the injury does not have insurance or assets to help make you whole after the incident.

That is where Arizona dram shop laws come in. If it can be proven that a licensee overserved a client or served someone obviously intoxicated or underage, they may also be liable for the incident.

Navigating Arizona’s dram shop laws is no small task. After an alcohol-related accident, an experienced attorney can help you with the legal process.

Contact our Phoenix law firm today for a free consultation. You are not alone with an Advocate on your side.

The Next Steps In Your Case

Injury

Immediately after the crash, assess your injuries

Hire Attorney

Contact The Advocates as soon as possible to begin the road to recovery

Treatment

Seek medical attention as soon as you can

Medical Records

Keep track of any and all treatment you receive during recovery

Finish Treatment

Once you’ve completed treatment, your case can move forward

Demand

Your Advocate will send a demand letter to the other party

Frequently Asked Questions

You will pay nothing out-of-pocket when you hire an Advocate.  

Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees.  

Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. We do not get paid unless we win your case, and you receive a settlement.  

For more information on how settlements and payment work, please see our contingency fee information page.

If the accident resulted in injuries or significant property damage, it is a good idea to contact a lawyer. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you navigate the claims process, which can be lengthy and complex.  

Your attorney will gather evidence, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary.

The best way to know if you have a case is to speak with an attorney. The Advocates offer free consultations—you can speak with a qualified legal team to understand what your case is worth without paying a dime.

Every personal injury case is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to accident claims. The length of the claims process will depend on the severity of your injuries, the willingness of the other party to settle, the court’s caseload, and more.  

In general, personal injury cases can take anywhere from several months to a several years. It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to get your case started. Each state has a statute of limitations for personal injury cases, after which you will lose your right of action.

When you hire The Advocates, we will begin investigating your accident immediately while you finish medical treatment. Once all evidence and medical records have been compiled, your attorney will send a demand letter to the other party’s insurance company. At this point, negotiations will begin.  

In many cases, a settlement can be reached during negotiations. If the other party refuses to make a fair offer, you may choose to file a suit. In the litigation phase, your attorney will represent you in court in front of a judge, jury, and/or arbitrator.

A Team of DUI Injury Professionals Assigned to Your Case   

For nearly 30 years, The Advocates have helped thousands of personal injury victims receive fair compensation and care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.   

We can help you:  

  • Understand the claims process  
  • Investigate your accident  
  • Work together with you towards a full resolution of your injuries  
  • Negotiate with insurance adjusters 
  • Obtain a settlement or judgment against the at-fault party

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Arizona Dram Shop Laws and Social Host Liability

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Dram Shop Laws

The most common way of getting injured by an intoxicated person is through drunk driving accidents. Unfortunately, sometimes the drunk driver doesn’t have insurance that can be pursued for punitive damages, and they don’t have any assets that can be used for compensation.

In 42/50 states in the US, the victim can seek compensation from the place that provided the alcohol if it can be shown that the provider was irresponsible in serving alcoholic beverages. The typical way of irresponsible serving is overserving alcohol when there are clear signs of intoxication that could be dangerous to both the patron and potentially the public.

Social Host Liability

In Arizona, the only liability a social host can face is if they have served alcohol to an underage drinker. If a guest under the legal drinking age is given alcohol by a host or is allowed to drink on a host’s property, the host can be held liable for damages caused by the underage drinker.

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Arizona DUI Statistics and Information

Arizona DUI Statistics  

  • In 2021, 36% of road fatalities involved alcohol.
  • The total number of alcohol related fatalities was 421.
  • Men are much more likely to drive while drunk.

National DUI Statistics   

  • Roughly 34 people die every day from drunk driving crashes. 
  • 12,429 people died in the US in 2023 from drunk driving car accidents.
  • 43% of motorcyclists killed in single-vehicle crashes were alcohol-impaired.

Why Should I Hire a Phoenix Injury Attorney?

Dram shop liability laws are challenging to navigate. An establishment’s overserving may result in lost wages, medical expenses, general pain and suffering, or even a wrongful death. 

Drinking establishments have a responsibility not to overserve and not to serve someone who is obviously intoxicated already, as well as not to serve someone underage. Not upholding these responsibilities is dangerous and can lead to suffering for people who made good decisions.

The accident attorneys with The Advocates can help. We understand how complex dram shop cases can be; you shouldn’t have to tackle them alone. We tirelessly ensure you feel understood and seen throughout the legal process.

Contact our Phoenix personal injury lawyers today for a free case evaluation. You deserve legal representation that understands you. You deserve an Advocate.

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