Dram Shop Liability
Dram laws, on the books in 38 states including Illinois and Iowa, impose penalties on bars, clubs, restaurants, or hotels that improperly supply liquor. In an alcohol-related accident, such as a DUI or DWI, not just the driver, but also those who provided the alcohol may be considered negligent and liable for damages caused. In such cases, dram shops are expected to exercise due care and not serve anyone who is obviously drunk.
In some states, even someone outside of such a business may incur liability for supplying liquor to a driver who subsequently had a DUI or DWI accident, injuring or killing others. This legal theory is called "social host liability." Where applicable, the host of a party may be held liable under dram shop laws if he or she continues to allow a guest to imbibe after the guest is obviously intoxicated or nearly intoxicated.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or death as the result of someone being served too much alcohol, call VanDerGinst Law at 1-866-843-7367 or click here for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
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| Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:56:41 GMT How to Write a Legal Case Brief Associated Content To begin writing a legal case brief you should began with the case name and court citation as the title. Click here to read this Dram Shop Liability news article. |
| Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:53:00 GMT Family sues Fort Worth bar over fatal wreck Star-telegram.com By DEANNA BOYD Relatives of a Fort Worth woman killed in a December wreck involving an off-duty Fort Worth police officer filed suit Thursday against the Fort Worth bar where officer Jesus Cisneros was drinking.At a news conference in Dallas on Thursday morning, lawyer Jeff Rasansky said the family of Sonia Baker decided to sue the Pour House to ... Click here to read this Dram Shop Liability news article. |
| Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:48:58 GMT Seminar focuses on underage drinking The Review Alliance Law Director Andrew Zumbar offered a little free legal advice during a weekend seminar at Mount Union Theatre in regards to underage drinking. Click here to read this Dram Shop Liability news article. |
| Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:46:00 GMT IATeen Pushes NE Drunk Driving Law Action 3 News A family's pain leads to an emotional push at the state capitol. Michelle Cowan lost her husband, her 16-year-old daughter, Anna Jo, lost her father, when a drunk driver killed Joe Cowan last March. Click here to read this Dram Shop Liability news article. |
| Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT Former Daily Iowegian managing editor partially wins civil lawsuit Daily Iowegian The former editor of the Daily Iowegian was awarded more than $21,500 in his civil lawsuit against a Centerville bar and two Centerville men. Click here to read this Dram Shop Liability news article. |
| Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT Editor sues bar after owner of second bar attacks him Des Moines Register A southern Iowa newspaper editor who was beaten unconscious because of an article he wrote about a local bar's liquor license is suing the bar where he was attacked. Click here to read this Dram Shop Liability news article. |
