Do you plan to host a holiday party this season? Make sure your guests have access to designated drivers and/or alternative forms of transportation. 
Keep in mind, during the holiday season, the number of drunk driving accidents increase. You should know that many states have social host or premises liability laws that allow victims to hold people liable if they are injured by an act of negligence.
Because of this, Mothers Against Drunk Driving has released safety tips for people hosting holiday parties:
- Plan activities like party games or door prize drawings that do not involve alcohol and engage people, resulting in a lower consumption of alcohol.
- Provide plenty of food to keep your guests from drinking on an empty stomach.
- Avoid too many salty snacks, which tend to make people thirsty and drink more.
- Offer non-alcoholic beverages for non-drinking designated drivers and others who prefer not to drink alcohol.
- Never serve alcohol to someone under 21 and never ask anyone under 21 to serve alcohol at parties.
- Have the number of a taxi service or a rideshare app on hand or offer your sofa to guests who need to stay put.
For more tips from the organization, you can visit the source link located on the bottom of this page.
Should I Speak to an Attorney I’m Injured in a Drunk Driving Accident?
There are no excuses for driving under the influence of alcohol, as there are many options for transportation available. Remember, you can be held both criminally and civilly liable for any accident you cause because of drunk driving.
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