Can You Sue a Bar for Over-Serving You?

A viewer asked if they could sue a restaurant for over-serving margaritas after falling and breaking their wrist in the parking lot. Our attorneys explain that Florida’s dram shop laws usually protect bars and restaurants from this kind of claim, unless they serve a minor or a known habitual drinker. They also note that Florida’s 2023 tort reform bars recovery if you’re more than 50% at fault, which intoxication can affect. However, if a hidden hazard, like broken pavement, caused the fall, that could change things. If you’ve been injured and aren’t sure where you stand, reach out to Perry & Young for a free consultation. We’re here to help.