Dram Shop / Victims of Drunk Driving

SOUTH CAROLINA DRAM SHOP LAWYERS

You never expect to feel the effects of a drunk driving accident—until the unexpected happens. Victims of these accidents and their families can experience overwhelming injuries, loss, and physical and mental stress—all of which should be preventable. Dram Shop Law holds bars and restaurants responsible for over-serving patrons who get behind the wheel and put our roadways and community at risk. Our experienced team of lawyers in South Carolina have a reputation for litigating these difficult cases and finding clients the necessary resources to move forward.

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Judgment
$33.8 Million

Dram Shop Judgment

A passenger in the car of a drunk driver that was overserved by two bars in Charleston, South Carolina, was awarded a $33.8 million for catastrophic injuries that included a TBI and required lengthy hospitalizations.

Settlement
$9.8 Million

Dram Shop Settlement

A passenger in the car of a drunk driver who was over-served by two bars in the Charleston, South Carolina, area settled this dram shop case after a damages hearing.

Settlement
$7.5 Million

Dram Shop Settlement

Wrongful death of a young woman killed by a drunk driver who was overserved alcohol by a national restaurant chain then purchased more alcohol at a convenience store.

Settlement
$6.25 Million

Dram Shop Settlement

A mother and her son were traveling on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston when they were hit head-on at a high rate of speed by a drunk driver.

Settlement
$5.5 Million

Dram Shop and Drunk Driver Settlement

Two people who were injured when their vehicle was hit head-on by a heavily intoxicated late-night driver who was going the wrong way on an interstate.

Settlement
$4 Million

Hit and Run Settlement

The estate of a bicyclist killed by a drunk driver settled its wrongful death claims with two Charleston-area drinking establishments.

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We had the opportunity to work alongside Yarborough Applegate on a complex catastrophic injury case where our client was paralyzed. It was truly like working with the masters in their field, watching them transform a good case into a multi-million-dollar settlement for a very deserving client and her family. Law Office of John Redmann, New Orleans, LA Edward Moreno
Trial Lawyer David Lail is a born litigator and one of the best that I have ever seen in 37 years of practicing law. I have associated with him and the Yarborough and Applegate Firm on multiple occasions with outstanding results and very satisfied and happy clients. Excellence is David’s minimum standard. David has obtained verdicts and his firm has obtained settlement amounts that most lawyers hope for in their dreams! Just as important, he and his firm are all very nice people. Trial Lawyer Carl B. Grant
My law firm has been fortunate to co-counsel with Yarborough Applegate on several large wrongful death and personal injury cases. Due to the size and complexity of the cases, I would’ve been unable to handle such large cases on my own since I was a growing personal injury firm with a small staff. Since our first case together, Liam Duffy and the Yarborough Applegate team have worked with me every step of the way, allowed me to learn from their experience, and have handled every deposition, motion, and issue tactically. They have the experience, skill, man-power, professionalism, and war chest to go toe-to-toe with the largest corporations in the world. David W. Martin Law Group, Rock Hill, SC David Martin
It was my firm's pleasure to have Yarborough, Applegate Attorneys at Law and specifically David Lail, Esq. serve as co-counsel. Their firm's and Attorney Lail's professionalism and knowledge were very instrumental in obtaining great results for my client. I look forward to associating their firm in the future." Attorney, Maree Law Firm, P.A., Walterboro, SC Gerald A. Maree
There are not words to express how phenomenal this law firm is. We had a long, complicated case and the attorneys of Yarborough Applegate won a life changing settlement for our family. They were extremely accessible to us any time we had questions and kept us informed every step of the way. On top of their knowledge and expertise, we felt they were truly personally invested in our family. In fact, they have continued to stay in touch with us after settling the case. Highly recommend! Shelly P.
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Yarborough Applegate Secures $6.25 Million Settlement for Family Injured by Drunk Driver in North Charleston

Yarborough Applegate recently secured a $6.25 million settlement for a family whose lives were upended after a head-on collision with a drunk driver in North Charleston, South Carolina. Attorneys John Dodds and David Yarborough worked alongside co-counsel Charles M. Condon, Jr. of Charlie Condon Law Firm, LLC on the case. THE CRASH AND ITS AFTERMATH […]

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Yarborough Applegate Earns $4.7 Million Defective Product Settlement for Man Injured by Faulty Sports Equipment

Yarborough Applegate attorney Perry Buckner, along with co-counsel Austin Crosby of the Parker Law Group, recently secured a $4.7 million settlement for a man who suffered an impalement injury from a defective piece of sports equipment. Notably, during the course of litigation, new warning labels were affixed to the product—a move that, in the future, […]

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Yarborough Applegate Attorneys Liam Duffy and Alex Heaton Present at 2024 SCAJ Annual Convention

The multi-day event featured a dozen seminars delivered by leading legal experts on topics spanning ethics, torts and negligence, workers compensation, employment law, social security, and environmental law. 

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