Social Host Liability Laws in New Jersey

Under New Jersey’s social host liability laws, people who serve alcohol to guests in their homes are liable for any injuries that a guest may cause if they become intoxicated.
If a guest drives home drunk after leaving a party, the party host is legally responsible for any accidents and injuries that the intoxicated driver may cause. The social host liability laws exist to deter private party hosts from allowing departing guests to drive while intoxicated. These laws also apply to private party hosts who serve alcohol to guests in their homes or at rented party venues.

Party hosts have a legal responsibility to refrain from serving alcohol to guests who have had too much drink. If you were injured in a New Jersey drunk driving car accident, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit against the person responsible for serving alcohol to the drunk driver.