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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| Thu, 17 May 2012 08:23:01 GMT Mother of man killed in DUI crash sues driver, bar The Southtown Star The mother of a man killed in a drunk driving crash in March is suing a bar in Palos Heights, claiming they overserved the driver who caused the crash. Click here to read this Dram Shop Liability news article. |
| Thu, 10 May 2012 21:48:12 GMT Settlement in deadly Halloween hit and run WQAD There's a settlement tonight in a deadly hit and run that killed a Moline mom in front of her 7-year old son on Halloween. Click here to read this Dram Shop Liability news article. |
| Fri, 04 May 2012 12:38:09 GMT Woman's lawsuit links accident to several area bars Milford Mirror The Milford Striped Bass Club and the City of Milford will hold the 44th annual Milford Children's Trout Derby Saturday, May 5, from 6 to Get your ducks today for a chance to win one of 95 prizes, including a week stay at the Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, a 42" The 4th annual Walnut Beach clean up will take place on Saturday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to ... (more) Click here to read this Dram Shop Liability news article. |
| Fri, 04 May 2012 08:16:46 GMT Judge's ruling in I-395 fatal reinforces tribal immunity The Day A Hartford Superior Court judge's decision in a suit brought by the estate of a Connecticut College student killed in a 2009 highway crash reinforces the principle that a sovereign Indian tribe's immunity from lawsuits extends to the dispensing of alcohol. Click here to read this Dram Shop Liability news article. |
| Tue, 01 May 2012 18:12:38 GMT City woman files suit against area restaurants The Bridgeport News A woman who survived a motorcycle crash that claimed two lives on Easter Sunday, 2011, has filed suit against five area establishments, saying the accident has been linked to driving while intoxicated. Click here to read this Dram Shop Liability news article. |
| Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ex-officers, bar named in lawsuit Altoona Mirror Two former Altoona police officers charged with criminal offenses for a city bar fight now face a civil lawsuit in Blair County Court. Click here to read this Dram Shop Liability news article. |
