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Helping Survivors Of Drunk Driving Accidents

Last updated on March 12, 2025

An unexpected collision with an intoxicated driver can put a person in an extremely difficult situation. Expensive medical treatments and the inability to work can place an enormous strain on a person’s finances, making it difficult to know where to turn or whom to trust.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk driver, a Toledo drunk driving accident lawyer from Williams DeClark Tuschman Co. L.P.A. can represent your interests in court and fight to secure monetary compensation on your behalf. For more than a century, our firm’s attorneys have fought to protect the rights of the injured with tenacity and unshakable dedication, securing more than $500 million dollars in verdicts for our clients. We have been recognized both nationally and in the state of Ohio for our excellence, shown by our inclusions in both Super Lawyers list and U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers. Upon retaining our services, we are committed to making every effort possible to maximize your chances of securing a fair settlement for your suffering.

Contact our firm online to discuss your situation with a skilled legal professional.

What Damages Can I Seek?

Anyone who drives with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher is guilty of drunk driving and liable for any damages that they cause in the event of a collision. If an impaired driver should ever cause your injury, our firm’s Toledo automobile accident attorneys can review your situation and help you file a claim.

Depending on your injuries, you may be able to recover the following damages:

Present and future medical expenses
Pain and suffering
Property damage
Present and future lost wages

If a loved one should unfortunately lose their life in a drunk driving collision, a secondary claim for wrongful death may also be filed. Additional compensation for loss of personal relationship, funeral expenses and lost income may be awarded.

Get Knowledgeable Advice From An Ohio Dram Shop Lawyer

Drunk driving accidents are not always the sole fault of the intoxicated driver. In fact, many drunk driving accidents are the partial fault of the party who negligently provided the driver with alcohol, such as a restaurant over serving drinks or a social host knowingly giving alcohol to a minor. Depending on the circumstances, these parties may sometimes be held civilly liable for any damages that an intoxicated person should cause in the event of an accident under Ohio’s dram shop liability laws.

If you have been injured by a drunk driver, contact the knowledgeable and compassionate advocates at Williams DeClark Tuschman Co. L.P.A. today. Having been fighting for victims of drunk driving accidents for more than a century, our Toledo dram shop liability attorneys can help identify all parties responsible for your injuries and fight for maximum compensation on your behalf during this difficult time. Our firm stands apart from the rest for the following reasons:

More than half a billion dollars recovered in verdicts and settlements
Super Lawyers list inclusion for client satisfaction and skill
U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers inclusion
Experienced, one-on-one legal advocacy

The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can help. Dial 419-719-5195 today to discuss your injury claim with one of our professionals.

When Are Restaurants And Social Hosts Liable?

Under Ohio Law, persons injured by an intoxicated individual may seek damages from a licensed alcohol vendor under either of the following circumstances:

They are injured on the vendor’s property due to their negligence.
They are injured off the vendor’s property after the vendor knowingly sold alcohol to a “noticeably intoxicated” individual or to a person under 21 years of age.

The first scenario extends dram shop liability beyond traffic collisions and can involve any sort of accident caused by an intoxicated person, including and intentional assaults. For example, say a bar owner was to overserve alcohol to Jerry, who is already visibly drunk. As he leaves, Jerry stumbles down a flight of stairs into Steve, injuring him. In this case, the bar owner may be held liable for Steve’s injuries due to his negligent service of alcohol. While many states extend these liabilities to social hosts, social hosts are generally protected from the actions of their guests. Instead, social hosts may only be held liable in the event that they should negligently provide alcohol to a minor under 21 who then causes injuries in a vehicle accident.

Injured parties may pursue compensation for a wide variety of damages, including:

Medical bills
Lost wages and benefits
Reduced quality of life
Damaged property
Pain and suffering
Claims from fatal accidents

Retain The Hard-Hitting Counsel You Need

You owe it to yourself to retain powerful legal advocacy to help you through this difficult time. At Williams DeClark Tuschman Co. L.P.A., our Toledo drunk driving accident attorneys have the skills and experience you need to give yourself the edge in the courtroom, and we are prepared to go the distance in the pursuit of justice on your behalf.

As a courtesy to our clients, our firm proudly offers free initial consultations to all who approach us for help. With our firm’s personalized, compassionate counsel, your case is sure to be in good hands.