Impaired driving devastates Minnesota families every year. When someone chooses to drive drunk or high and injures you, you deserve full accountability. Minnesota law gives victims powerful tools — not only a claim against the impaired driver, but in many cases a dram shop claim against the bar, restaurant, or store that illegally over-served them. Injury Claim Team connects victims with attorneys who pursue every avenue of recovery.
Minnesota's Dram Shop Law
Under Minnesota's Civil Liability Act (the dram shop law), an establishment that illegally sells alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person or a minor can be held financially responsible when that person then causes injury. Dram shop claims have strict notice requirements and deadlines, so prompt action is essential. These claims can provide a critical additional source of compensation when the drunk driver's insurance is insufficient.
Recovering From the Impaired Driver
A drunk driver's criminal case is separate from your civil claim for compensation. Even if criminal charges are pending or resolved, you can pursue medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and — given the egregious nature of impaired driving — potentially additional damages. Minnesota's modified comparative fault and no-fault rules still apply to the underlying crash.
Why Act Quickly
Dram shop notice deadlines, evidence from the establishment, and witness memories all favor early action. The sooner an attorney investigates, the stronger your claim against both the driver and any liable establishment.
Drunk Driving Accident Claim FAQs
Often yes. Minnesota's dram shop law allows claims against establishments that illegally over-served. Strict deadlines apply, so act quickly.
No. The criminal case punishes the driver; your civil claim recovers compensation for your injuries. They proceed separately.
We pursue dram shop claims, your own UM/UIM coverage, and any other available source of recovery.