Q: My husband who was intoxicated walked in front of a car and sustained multiple life threatening injuries.
He was at the Americana Legion from approx 1pm till the time of the accident at 7pm. Can I go after the club for neglegence and over serving him
A:
If your husband was served alcoholic beverages while in a "visibly intoxicated condition" there is potentially a meritorious case. However, your husband's comparative negligence would also be an issue.
You should promptly consult with a lawyer to evaluate this case and seek to identify witnesses. Additionally, the conduct of the driver should be assessed.
A: Possibly, as at some point he was visibly intoxicated. His medical bills would be covered first by any car insurance you have; if you have no car then by the medical on the car that hit him. As to the driver of the car they may or may not have fault depending on how it happened. If severe the police may have saved video if there was video around. Contact a member of the Pa. Assn for Justice in your area. If you need names of attorneys give me a call.
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