Chicago DUI Lawyers Warn: Hosts Of Party Can Be Liable For DUI Of Guests

Two stories about DUI accidents recently came to the attention of our Chicago DUI Attorneys. Both of these stories illustrate a growing trend in the law. Even if you are not driving drunk, you can be liable, both civilly and criminally, for DUIs if you hosted the party or provided liquor for the party that results in the DUI crash.

Here are the details:

This first involves a mother in Lake Forest whose teenage daughters hosted a drinking party in their mother’s home. After the party, one of the guests, driving under the influence, crashed his car, paralyzing his passenger. The mother’s homeowners insurance will pay $2.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the young man who was paralyzed. Here’s the link to the full story as reported by the Chicago Tribune: Young man paralyzed in crash after underage drinking party settles lawsuit against Lake Forest homeowner

The second story is similar. A man and a woman from Montegomery County, Maryland, have been charged with misdemeanor crimes for allegedly serving alcohol at an underage drinking party that an 18-year-old Montgomery County man left before dying in a fiery DUI crash late last year. The Allentown Morning Call has the complete story here: Two accused of serving drinks before crash.

Our Chicago DUI Attorneys know all too well the dangers of DUI. If you or your friend has had too much too drink, we urge you to be responsible and call a cab, friend, or family member to get home safely. And, if you are hosting a party, please make sure that all your guests are of legal drinking age and be sure to help everyone get cabs or other safe rides home if they have been drinking.

The Law Offices of James E. Fabbrini have years of experience protecting people charged with DUI. From first time DUI offenders to felony DUI, our Chicago DUI lawyers have successfully fought DUI charges in Chicago and the surrounding areas.

Protect your freedom, avoid trouble, and save yourself money. Contact our office today. All consultations are absolutely free. Call us at (312) 494-3131 or e-mail us your questions at [email protected]