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The McAllen Bar That Served Teen (Who Struck and Killed A Valley Man) Should Be Sued

KRGV has reported new developments in the story involving Jorge Luis Garcia, an underage teen, striking and killing 38-year old Marco Antonio Ortiz with his vehicle early Saturday morning near Bicenntenial and 17th street in McAllen. After the accident, Garcia along with his girlfriend, who was also under-21, fled the scene and were stopped near […]

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Spring Breakers: If You Get Into A DWI Accident, You Can Sue The Bar That Got You Drunk

Spring Break is officially in full swing at South Padre Island (or otherwise known as South Party Island), meaning thousands of local, state, and even out-of-state college-aged young adults have flocked their way through highway 100 to enjoy the island’s festivities. While most of them have descended to the island to get away from studying

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What Should I Do If I’m Hit By A Drunk Driver?

Being a victim of a DWI accident is one of the most harrowing experiences anyone can have and are inherently different from standard car accidents in many ways. What makes DWI accidents unique is that they are entirely avoidable and can often have more than just the drunk driver who’s to blame. According to the

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Is It Legal For A Bar To Set A $10 Credit Card Minimum?

Whether you’re bar-hopping for quick drinks or looking to call it a night after one beer, you’re likely to run into a bar with a sign plastered on the wall that states “$10 Minimum For All Credit Card Transactions.” Suddenly, your $3 drink has turned into $10 plus tip if you’re out of cash. Now,

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RGV Law Enforcement To Ramp Up DWI Patrol After Recent String of DWI Fatalities

Hidalgo County District Attorney, Ricardo Rodriguez, and Cameron County District Attorney, Luis Saenz, partnered together along with local law enforcement to hold a press conference regarding their plans of action to combat DWI accidents throughout the Rio Grande Valley. The Monitor’s Molly Smith covered the emotional press conference as peace officers from both sides addressed

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In Texas, Can I Sue A Bar or Restaurant If I’m In A DWI Crash After They’ve Over Served Me?

Texas Over-Serving Laws – DWI Crash Laws Alan Jackson once famously sang “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” and for most people working long weeks, five o’clock really can’t come soon enough. Whether we’re going to our local hole-in-the-wall for some beers or downing shots at our favorite nightclub, most of us spend our weekends relaxing away

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Yes, You Can Sue A Bar For Getting You Too Drunk

Alright, we understand how that might sound TOO good to be true so allow us to explain how exactly this works: For anyone who’s ever been in a car crash before, usually, it’s pretty simple to figure out who was the driver that caused the accident. The first car ran the stop sign and crashed

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Secrets Your Favorite Bar Doesn’t Want You To Know

It’s Friday, five o’clock and it’s time for a drink at your favorite bar. Although the bartender and even the bar manager may know your name, there are certain things about the law that they REALLY don’t want you or ANYONE else to know. You Can Sue Your Bar If They Made You Drunk and You

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