Dram Shop · DUI Injury · South Carolina
South Carolina Dram Shop
& DUI Injury Attorney
When a drunk driver injures you, they may not be the only one responsible. Bars, restaurants, and alcohol vendors that over-serve can be held liable under South Carolina’s dram shop law. O’Reilly Law Firm pursues every avenue of recovery for DUI injury victims.
South Carolina’s dram shop statute allows injury victims to bring claims against establishments that knowingly sold alcohol to someone who was visibly intoxicated and who then caused injury. These cases often involve maximum insurance policy limits — and we know how to reach them.
DUI accident cases also frequently involve the at-fault driver’s personal insurance, umbrella policies, and third-party liability. We investigate the full picture — identifying every available source of recovery for our clients. In cases involving significant injury, multiple policies can be stacked.
We have recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars for DUI and dram shop victims in South Carolina, including maximum policy limits in several cases. If you or a loved one was injured by a drunk driver — whether the driver was coming from a bar, a party, or another location — call us. Free consultation. (843) 790-8771.
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Common Questions
What is dram shop liability?
South Carolina law allows injury victims to sue bars, restaurants, and other alcohol vendors who knowingly sold alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person who then caused injury. This provides an additional source of recovery beyond the drunk driver.
Does it matter if the drunk driver was over the legal limit?
Evidence of blood alcohol content above the legal limit (0.08% in South Carolina) is powerful evidence of intoxication. However, dram shop liability focuses on visible intoxication at the time of service, not just BAC.
What if the drunk driver has no insurance or minimal coverage?
In cases where the drunk driver has minimal insurance, dram shop liability against the alcohol vendor can be critical to full recovery. These cases often involve commercial liability policies with higher limits.
How do I prove a bar over-served someone?
Evidence includes security footage, bar receipts, witness statements from other patrons and staff, credit card records, and expert testimony on signs of visible intoxication. We act quickly to preserve this evidence.
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