Commercial or tavern and social host liability
Overserving alcohol can lead to serious — even deadly — consequences. Alcohol-related liability cases often arise in situations where alcohol is served to a visibly intoxicated person. When it’s noticeable that a person is intoxicated and yet alcoholic drinks are still served, the establishment that served the alcohol may be at fault.
Helping people affected by alcohol-related accidents:
- Bar owners and bartenders
- Restaurant owners and servers
- Cashiers at liquor stores
- Event planners and operators
- Party hosts and homeowners
Frequency Asked Questions
In some cases, a person who serves alcohol can be held responsible for the actions of an intoxicated person. A bar owner or event operator may be liable if they serve someone alcohol to the point of intoxication. While the Supreme Court of Canada has held that a social host may not be responsible for those that consume alcohol in a host’s home, there may still be circumstances when a social host may be held liable.
In the case that the person who caused your accident got drunk at a bar, the bar owner could be sued and the bar owner’s insurance could pay any successful claim.