As Taylor Swift’s upcoming concert in Indianapolis draws tens of thousands of fans to Lucas Oil Stadium, it’s bound to be a busy time for local bars and venues. With concertgoers flooding downtown, alcohol consumption will inevitably be part of the festivities. But what happens when venues overserve alcohol, and someone gets behind the wheel, causing a serious accident? If you or a loved one is injured in such a situation, you might have a personal injury claim against not only the drunk driver, but also the venue or bar responsible for overserving.

Indiana Dram Shop Law and Overserving Claims

In Indiana, dram shop laws allow victims of drunk driving accidents to pursue claims against establishments that overserve alcohol. Under this law, bars, restaurants, and even large venues like Lucas Oil Stadium can be held liable if they serve alcohol to someone who is visibly intoxicated, and that person then causes a crash. The goal of this law is to hold these establishments accountable and to prevent tragedies caused by irresponsible alcohol service.

Our Experience with Lucas Oil Stadium Over-Serving Cases

At Hurst Limontes, we’ve handled cases where over-serving led to devastating accidents. In fact, we successfully secured a settlement against Lucas Oil Stadium and their caterer after one such incident. In that case, a person attending a high school football game at the stadium was served excessive amounts of alcohol, despite showing clear signs of intoxication.

This case highlights the importance of enforcing dram shop laws, especially during major events like the Taylor Swift concert, where alcohol will be flowing both inside and outside the stadium. Venues like Lucas Oil Stadium have a responsibility to ensure they don’t overserve guests, especially when those guests are about to navigate busy streets filled with concert-goers.

Over-Serving in Downtown Bars and Restaurants

It’s not just stadiums that need to be cautious — downtown bars and restaurants must also avoid overserving patrons during such busy weekends. With Taylor Swift’s concerts spanning several nights, people will be drinking at local establishments before and after the shows. If a bar overserves a visibly intoxicated person and that person causes an accident, the establishment can be held legally responsible under Indiana law.

What to Do If You’ve Been Injured by a Drunk Driver

If you or someone you know has been injured by a drunk driver after an event at Lucas Oil Stadium or any downtown venue, you may have a claim against the bar or venue responsible for over-serving. Here’s what to do:

• Seek Immediate Medical Attention: Your health comes first.
Document the Incident: Collect any evidence, including witness statements and photos, that can support your case.
• Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer: If you or a loved one have been injured due to over-serving at a concert or downtown bar, contact Hurst Limontes to discuss your legal options. We have over 116 years of combined experience fighting for our clients in any number of personal injury claims. We work on a contingency basis, meaning there is no cost to you unless we reach a settlement or jury verdict on your behalf.

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