Will I be reliable for guests that get a little too drunk?
 Throwing parties with your friends and closest relatives is a jolly time, but when alcohol consumption of your guests gets high, then in most states, you will be responsible for serving it to them.
As a host for a party, keep in mind that there come responsibilities. These responsibilities include not letting your guests drive after alcohol consumption. You should prevent for these things to happen by either making sure that the guests come by taxi or by you not drinking any alcohol and you taking your guests back to their homes.
For example, if one of your guests gets into a fight and physically abuses someone because of the high amount of alcohol consumption, the victim will be able to sue you for providing the guest with too much alcohol. With that in mind, try to lock the liquor cabinet.
You might also want to take away the alcohol and provide your guests with some coffee. However, after consummating a high amount of alcohol, it is your responsibility not to let them drive. Ask for a cab, and make sure that they will get home safely. If they came on a car, make sure that they come and pick it up the next morning.
When throwing your next big party, make sure that your homeowners insurance covers against property damage and liability. When one of your guests decides to get behind the wheel after one too many martinis, you be glad checked.
If you don't understand what you are entitled to when it comes to liability and property damage, call your insurance company and talk to an agent who will be able to translate the confusing insurance terminology into easy-to-comprehend language.
It is very well known that accident collisions happen all the time, especially when alcohol consumption is involved. Here is what you can do in order to prevent them:
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Serve food because it will distract the guests from alcohol.
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Ask your guests for the keys after they walk through the door, if you plan on serving alcoholic beverages.
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Arrange cab service and appoint designated drivers.
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If you think your guests have had too much to drink, don't serve any more alcoholic beverages.
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Make sure that you stay sober in order to monitor the actions of your guests.
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