What is social host liability?

Social host liability is a term that refers to the law that holds individuals that host social gatherings responsible for the consumption of alcoholic beverages at the party. In Texas, these laws are limited to social hosts that provide alcohol to minors. This discourages a party host from serving alcohol to minors. Additionally, this law states that the host may be held financially responsible for damages or injuries that are caused by a minor who has left the party and driven while intoxicated.

If you have been hurt in a car accident caused by an intoxicated minor, you may be able to seek financial compensation from several parties at fault, including the social host. For more information regarding social host liability laws and how they may affect your case, contact the New Braunfels drunk driving accident lawyers of the Burch Law Firm at 830-629-0955.