Drunk Driver Accident

Compensation for Alcohol-Related Crashes

Anchorage, Alaska, Dram Shop Liability Attorney

We all know there is no excuse for a drunk driving accident. The Law Office of Gregory J. Grebe will vigorously pursue legal action against all parties who contributed to a serious injury or tragic death caused by an intoxicated driver.

Under Alaska law, victims of a drunk driving accident may have a civil claim for damages against the intoxicated driver, a bar that overserved that person, or an individual who furnished alcohol to an underage driver. Contact a lawyer at our Anchorage law firm at 1-800-490-3946 to discuss your case.

I have handled personal injury and wrongful death claims in Alaska for over 30 years, including a number of alcohol-related auto and snowmachine accidents. These cases may include a claim against a third party under Alaska's dram shop and social host statute, which allows injured parties to sue:

• An establishment licensed to sell alcohol if it served a visibly intoxicated person or knowingly furnishes alcohol to someone who is underage.
• Anyone who knowingly furnishes alcohol to a person under 21.

In Alaska, bar and restaurant employees should be trained to spot the signs of intoxication. They are also required to check IDs to ensure they are not selling to minors. These establishments may carry dram shop insurance in the event that their negligence leads to injury or a fatality.

If the negligent driver has little or no insurance, I pursue compensation under your own uninsured motorist/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) policy.

Protecting the Rights of the Innocently Injured

The Law Office of Gregory J. Grebe does not represent adults who injure themselves in a drunk driving accident (nor do we provide DUI/DWI defense). We put our resources behind injured persons who had the misfortune to share the road with an intoxicated driver.

We do take cases involving minors who were furnished alcohol illegally and hurt themselves or others. This can require extensive investigation to prove what happened. We know how to find the facts. In a recent case, the police report said one thing, and then our investigation uncovered the truth — which will be helpful to our claim.

If you were the victim of a drunk driving accident, or your minor child was injured in an alcohol-induced crash, call my Anchorage office at 1-800-490-3946 to arrange a free initial consultation, including home and hospital visits.