Galveston, TX — May 31, 2024, Michael Grindstaff was injured following an alleged DWI accident at around 1:00 a.m. along F.M. 3005.
Preliminary information surrounding the accident says that it happened in the area of the F.M. 3005 and 7 Mile Road intersection.
According to officials, 47-year-old Michael Grindstaff was reportedly walking on the westbound lanes of F.M. 3005. While there, an Acura SUV struck Grindstaff. As a result, Grindstaff sustained serious injuries. Grindstaff was reportedly charged due to intoxicated driving.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Additional details aren’t clear right now, though when people see a DWI, they tend to think everything will be straightforward. That’s not always the case, because the driver may not be the only one to hold responsible for the accident. It’s also important to find out if they were over-served by a local alcohol provider.
If somewhere like a bar, restaurant, or liquor store over-serves someone, and people get hurt as a result, that establishment may be subject to criminal investigations, fines, suspended licenses, and even liability for the resulting harm. Unfortunately, it’s something authorities rarely give enough attention, so even if something like that happened here, it may not be apparent until there’s been more thorough independent investigations.
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