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Highly Effective Dram Shop Claim Defense

The owners of bars, nightclubs and restaurants face a particularly challenging predicament in part of their business, if not all of it, resulting from alcohol sales, and yet they can face legal liability for serving someone who is intoxicated and causes injuries to others. Many of these situations involve drunk driving accidents.

The owners of these establishments can be held responsible for harm caused by an intoxicated patron. While most bars, clubs and restaurants do a tremendous job of training their staff to recognize signs of inebriation and what steps to take to prevent such situations from occurring, the reality is that such situations do still occur. When they do, the owners of these businesses and their insurance companies will need representation that is effective at defending against dram shop claims.

Building a strong defense against a dram shop liability claim requires a thorough investigation of the facts. Factors that can contribute to a strong defense include:

  • Had the inebriated patron been drinking at another establishment prior to coming to your business?
  • Was the inebriated patron exhibiting detectable signs of intoxication?
  • Did the intoxicated person stop anywhere else for alcohol after leaving your business?

Don’t hesitate to begin building your defense strategy. Contact our firm immediately to arrange a free consultation with a skilled liability defense lawyer. Call 718-619-4601.

Over 60 Years Of Experience Fighting Dram Shop Liability Claims

At The Law Firm of Connors & Connors, P.C., we have been focused exclusively on providing our clients with the strongest defense against liability for decades. We understand the risks that the owners of bars, nightclubs and restaurants, and their insurers face as part of the regular conduct of their business. The cases we build work to attack the possibility of being found liable and to reduce potential damages by examining the plaintiff’s medical history and relevant medical evidence.

With so much about these cases being out of their control, we work to help our clients take control of their cases and maintain control so that we can secure the best possible outcomes. Our record of results has earned our attorneys the highest AV* Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system.

Get Our Help Today

We can help protect you from exposure to liability for dram shop matters. To schedule a consultation with an experienced liability defense attorney, call our Staten Island office at 718-619-4601 or contact us online.

*AV®, BV®, AV Preeminent® and BV Distinguished® are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings fall into two categories – legal ability and general practice standards.