Dram Shop Liability
What is dram shop liability?
Dram shop liability refers to the legal responsibility that bars, restaurants, and other establishments serving alcohol have for the actions of their intoxicated patrons. This area of law allows individuals who have been injured by an intoxicated person to seek compensation from the establishment that provided the alcohol. The term "dram shop" originates from the 18th-century British term for a bar or tavern where spirits were sold by the dram, a small unit of liquid.
There are many different types of dram shop liability cases, including, but not limited to:
- Serving alcohol to minors;
- Serving alcohol to clearly intoxicated persons; and
- Social host liability, where homeowners serve alcohol to clearly intoxicated persons.
Dram Shop Liability at Garber Law
Our attorneys are experts in dram shop liability. They understand the intricacies of these cases, and are equipped to walk you through each and every step of the process to prevail in a dram shop liability case. They'll do everything in their power to get you the recovery you deserve. And if that means going to trial, our attorneys are battle-tested and ready to win in the courtroom.