Wrongful Death and Underage Drinking
Although the legal age to drink alcohol in the United States is 21, many individuals younger than 21 nonetheless consume alcohol on a regular basis. In most cases, another individual who is of age provides alcohol to the underage individual. Sadly, underage drinking results in many deaths every year
If your loved one passed away in an alcohol-related death because someone provided him or her with alcohol, contact the Pennsylvania underage drinking death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to learn more about holding the negligent party accountable.
Causes of Alcohol-Related Deaths
Alcohol consumption may lead to death for underage drinkers for a number of reasons. Since underage drinkers usually have a lower tolerance than older drinkers, alcohol may have a greater effect on them. Some of the potential dangers of underage drinking include:
- Severe alcohol poisoning
- Unsafe changes in mood and attitude
- Poor judgment
Any of these dangers may lead to death, as they may cause an individual to engage in dangerous activities. In the event of alcohol poisoning, a drinker may pass away.
When an underage drinker dies from an alcohol-related accident, someone else may be to blame. In order to pursue legal action against the person who provided your loved one with alcohol, it is important to consult with an experienced wrongful death lawyer.
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Losing a loved one is never easy, especially when that loss came at the hands of someone else’s illegal actions. If your loved one passed away after being provided with alcohol, contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to learn more about seeking justice under the law.