DUI

  • Legalized Cannabis Linked to Increased Traffic Collisions

    Legalized Cannabis Linked to Increased Traffic Collisions

    In 2012, Washington was one of only a handful of states that legalized the use of cannabis for recreational purposes.  This had a wide range of potential implications, and at Adler Giersch we closely watched…

  • Employer Liability for Those Injured by Intoxicated Employees

    Employer Liability for Those Injured by Intoxicated Employees

    While numerous laws and criminal sanctions have been enacted to deter those who drive while intoxicated, deterrence does not compensate those who suffer bodily harm or property damage because of a drunk driver.  Drunk driving…

  • Drunk Driving: Alcohol and Liability

    Drunk Driving: Alcohol and Liability

    Drunk driving is not seasonal; it remains a major problem 365 days a year. While numerous laws and criminal sanctions have been enacted to deter those who drive while intoxicated, deterrence does not compensate those…

  • Alcohol and Commercial Host Liability: Roads Just Got a Little Safer

    Alcohol and Commercial Host Liability: Roads Just Got a Little Safer

    While numerous laws and criminal sanctions have been enacted to deter those who drive while intoxicated, deterrence does not compensate those who suffer bodily harm or property damage because of drunk driver. Drunken driving is…