LUBBOCK, TX — A motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital in Lubbock, Texas on Tuesday, August 26th, 2014, according to the article released by Lubbock Online.
Police have said that they have reason to believe that 41-year-old Jennifer Goodwin was hurt when the motorcycle she was riding on was struck by a pickup truck when they were driving on Redbud Avenue near the intersection of Parkway Drive on Tuesday night.
Scene of the Accident
First responders rushed Jennifer Goodwin to nearby University Medical Center where she was being treated for critical injuries. The driver of the offending vehicle was identified as 56-year-old Jose Ruiz, who currently faces charges of intoxication assault in connection with the accident.
The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary:
You may assume that any kind of alcohol related accident in the State of Texas is handled no differently than a run-of-the-mill fender bender accident, but you’d be very wrong. Texas lawmakers found it necessary to arm people with the ability to hold licensed liquor sellers and servers such as bars, nightclubs, restaurants, and liquor stores – responsible for accidents that happen when they fail to serve and sell within legal parameters. What does this mean? If a customer walks into a bar who is already visibly intoxicated, and they are served anyways, the bar can be held liable for accidents their customer caused. Similarly, if a sober person walks into a bar, and is served beyond the .08 blood alcohol limit, the bar can also be held liable for the damages of an accident caused by their irresponsible service.
–Grossman Law Offices
