Oklahoma City Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys
When a person is behind the wheel of a car, he or she essentially holds the safety of other motorists in his or her hands. When the individual behind the wheel is intoxicated, motor and cognitive skills are altered. Should an intoxicated person be behind the wheel? Is that the right thing to do? It is not the right thing to do. When the individual harms another person in a drunk driving accident, he or she should be held responsible.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a drunk driving accident, a lawyer from Ryan Bisher Ryan can help. Contact us today to learn how we can help you with injuries sustained in an alcohol-related crash.
Drunk driving accidents and negligent entrustment
The concept of negligent entrustment can involve several different scenarios. Negligent entrustment occurs when one person or entity is responsible for providing another person with a dangerous instrument. In drunk driving accidents, alcohol is the dangerous instrument. Negligent entrustment can be found in situations that involve social hosts, bars, restaurants, liquors stores and other individuals and entities that provide alcohol to people. Dram shop law specifically involves bars, restaurants, liquor stores and other places that serve and sell alcohol. A person cannot sell or serve alcohol to an individual who is obviously intoxicated.
When intoxicated people get behind the wheel, innocent people can be seriously injured. Fatalities can also occur in drunk driving accidents. Our firm is committed to holding negligent people accountable for their harmful actions. Contact us today to learn how we can help you.
