Do you have teenagers that like to throw parties? Make sure you talk to them about the dangers of drunk driving, as you could be held civilly liable if any teen drinking on your property is involved in a vehicle accident. 
Remember, if you provide alcohol to a minor, you could not only face criminal charges but because of premises liability laws, you also could be held liable for any accidents involving drinking that may occur.
Recently, National Public Radio had an interesting story recently about underage drinking and how in many cases, parents are aware that their teens are participating.
According to the news outlet, , a recent poll of 1,100 teenagers living in Northern California found that while most said they did not attend parties where alcohol was present, of those who did, 70 percent said their parents knew kids at the party were drinking.
Many parents who knew their children were drinking said they were “scared of alienating their children and worried about imposing rules on them.”
This is very troubling.
Should I Speak to an Attorney I’m Injured by a Drunk Driver?
As we reported last week, 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. We want to hammer this point home with the holidays coming up.
Drunk driving accidents usually peak around the holidays. Fill out the form on our website to schedule a consultation if a drunk driver has harmed you. You must hold him or her accountable.
Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/12/15/370139147/to-stop-teen-drinking-parties-fine-the-parents
