Every 30 minutes someone dies in an alcohol-related traffic accident in the United States. When a driver makes the decision to drive while under the influence, they not only place themselves in harms way, they risk the lives of other drivers, passengers and pedestrians. Not only is the intoxicated driver liable for the injuries and damages he or she causes, but the establishment that sold or provided the intoxicated driver with the alcohol may also be liable.
Alabama and many other states have laws that regulate the distribution and sale of alcohol. These laws, known as Dram Shop Laws, hold alcohol servers/bars responsible for harm that intoxicated or underage patrons cause to other people or, in some cases themselves, after they drink and drive and cause accidents.
Dram Shop laws hold these establishments responsible for the dangerous actions of an intoxicated person when they have illegally sold alcohol to that person. In addition to bars and liquor stores, these establishments can include restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, social clubs, and even private events where alcohol is sold. For example, if you were injured by a drunk driver to whom a restaurant sold alcohol when he or she was visibly intoxicated, your dram shop claim would be against that restaurant. (Case example)
When a bar, restaurant or liquor store seeks to earn large profits without regard to the personal safety of the drinker and others, our Alabama dram shop attorneys are ready to demand they take responsibility for their actions.
The Alabama dram shop lawyers of Belt Law Firm have the experience and understanding to handle these sensitive issues and can assist families in getting the just compensation they deserve for the loss of their family member.
Our Alabama personal injury attorneys are ready to provide the one on one attention you need and deserve.
For your free alcohol related car accident consultation with an Alabama Dram Shop Attorney fill out our contact form or call us at 888-933-1514 (toll free).
