We fight for dram shop liability victims.
When bars, restaurants, or clubs overserve alcohol to visibly intoxicated patrons or minors, the consequences can be devastating. We help victims hold negligent establishments accountable.
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Meet Our Dram Shop Liability Attorneys
Our attorneys fight for victims of alcohol-related injuries, seeking compensation for medical care, lost wages, and emotional suffering. Let us help you seek justice after a preventable tragedy.
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Ways We Can Help
Drunk Driving Accidents
Underage Drinking Incidents
Alcohol-Fueled Assaults
Wrongful Death
Property Damage
Emotional and Psychological Harm
First-Party Injuries from Overservice
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Dram shop cases generally need three things.
Proof that the person was served while visibly intoxicated or underage
Evidence that they caused harm or injury
Documentation linking service to the incident
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Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
Common Causes of Dram Shop-Related Injuries
Overserving Intoxicated Patrons
Serving Minors
Lack of Staff Training
Failure to Intervene
Profit Over Safety
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How Do Dram Shop Laws Vary by State?
Every state has its own laws that dictate how much or how little a business can be held legally liable for the actions of a drunk driver. Some notable variations include:
- Burden of Proof: The plaintiff typically has to demonstrate that the person who served the alcohol knew or should have known that the patron was drunk or under the legal drinking age. Other factors, such as serving a customer past closing time, may establish negligence in some states.
- Liability: In some states, dram shops are only liable if the person who caused the crash was under the legal drinking age (21).
- Notice Requirements: There may be strict requirements for when a person can bring forth a claim. In some states, the victim has as little as 60 days to give formal written notice to the bar that he or she intends to file a claim.
Because laws vary by state and the time to file a claim may be limited, it’s important that you contact a dram shop attorney as soon as possible to discuss the details of your case.