Can I sue a bar or restaurant for serving the drunk driver who hit me in Florida?

Yes, but only under narrow circumstances governed by Florida’s Dram Shop Act (Fla. Stat. § 768.125). In Florida, vendors are generally not liable for injuries caused by intoxicated patrons. However, an injured person can pursue a claim against a commercial establishment if the vendor willfully and unlawfully sold alcohol to an underage person, or knowingly served alcohol to someone habitually addicted to alcohol. Proving habitual addiction or unlawful service requires specific evidence such as receipts, witness testimony, and surveillance footage. Jeffrey S. Altman and The Altman Law Firm investigate commercial alcohol liability to uncover all potential sources of financial recovery.