Does alcohol in my spouse’s system bar a wrongful death claim? | NC

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Q: What happens if my spouse had alcohol in their system when the fatal incident happened? A: In North Carolina, alcohol in your spouse’s system does not automatically stop a wrongful death claim. The key question is whether the alcohol actually mattered. The defense must prove more than a toxicology result. They must show your spouse was impaired, failed to use reasonable care, and that this…