On August 7, 2022, Amy Kirkland and her daughter, Katey, were watching a movie in their home when Katey decided to go to her room. Kevin, Amy’s husband, was in another room toward the front of the house. Suddenly, there was a loud bang; Donald Gruber, then aged 64, drove his truck through the front…
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If you live in Houston, Texas Long enough, you will get tired of seeing one unfortunately common story in the news: Drunk driving accidents. Most recently a Houston Drunk Driver made National headlines when he slammed into two Taylor Swift concert goers on their way home from NRG. Killing a teenage boy. Stories like this…
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In the early morning hours of April 19, 2023, a 33-year-old man lost his life when he was struck by an alleged intoxicated driver while walking on a sidewalk. The horrific incident occurred just before 2:30 am outside of the Voodoo Doughnut shop near Westheimer Road and Montrose Boulevard. According to the Houston Police Department,…
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A Dram Shop Lawsuit is a legal action that is taken against the establishment that served liquor to an individual who, after consuming alcohol, went on to cause damage or injury. These lawsuits are brought by victims and their families in order to seek justice. There are several different types of dram shop lawsuits, including…
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Victims of alcohol-related crimes in Texas can seek compensation from a bar, restaurant, or other establishment that served alcohol to an intoxicated person who then caused injury to another person. This is possible under the Texas Dram Shop Laws, which allow victims to file a civil lawsuit against the alcohol provider for negligence. These laws…
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Dram Shop Laws are laws that impose civil liability for the overservice of alcohol on bar and restaurant establishments that are licensed to serve alcoholic beverages. These laws vary from state to state. In the state of Texas, Dram Shop laws hold bars and restaurants that serve alcohol liable if there was service of alcohol…
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Four lives were tragically taken in Galveston, Texas by 45-year-old Miguel Espinoza in early August when he decided to get behind the wheel of his vehicle while intoxicated. Earlier in the night, Mr. Espinoza had been drinking at Gloria’s Lounge, located on the 4100 block of Avenue S in Galveston. The victims were visiting Galveston…
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A former Houston area local police detective was convicted recently for driving while intoxicated. The trial of the former officer occurred in Harris County Criminal Court in Houston, Texas. According to reports, on the night of June 4, 2021, an off-duty officer was driving her vehicle in the center turn lane and crashed into…
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