drunk driving

Is a Bartender Responsible for a Drunk Driver? Maryland and Dram Shop Laws

Here's the question many people ask after being injured by a drunk driver: is the bar or bartender responsible for the drunk driver? Can they be charged with a crime or be held liable in civil court? [...]

Is a Bartender Responsible for a Drunk Driver? Maryland and Dram Shop LawsGreg Hamlin2014-09-30T00:22:08-04:00

Punitive Damages For Drunk Drivers

The Maryland legislature is considering a bill that would permit victims of drunk drivers to recover punitive damages in civil lawsuits. House Bill 987, sponsored by Delegates Waldstreicher, Anderson, Barkley, Conaway, Lee, Malone, Simmons and Smigiel, is [...]

Punitive Damages For Drunk DriversKris Golshan2014-08-12T19:17:26-04:00