Keep Bars, Restaurants, and Clubs Accountable
If bars, restaurants, and clubs serve alcohol to folks who are clearly drunk and then they end up causing serious harm to you or someone you love, you have legal rights under dram shop laws. Our experienced team of liquor liability lawyers has been helping people like you for years, making sure that bad bars and restaurants are held responsible for serving too much booze and alcoholic beverages and putting people’s lives at risk. We know the ins and outs of dram shop law, and we’ll work tirelessly to build a strong case that shows how serving you too much to drink directly led to your injuries.
We’ve got a long track record of getting people the maximum compensation they deserve in dram shop liability cases against bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and other establishments that don’t follow proper rules for serving booze. Over-serving and excessive alcohol consumption can lead to serious legal consequences for these establishments. We’ll take a close look at the details of your case, including evidence of how they kept serving you even when they knew you were intoxicated. And don’t worry, we work on a contingency fee basis, which means you won’t have to pay a dime unless we win your case.
Give us a call at (833) 372-3529 to set up a free consultation right away.
Dram shop liability covers a wide range of damages, including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and bodily injury resulting from incidents involving intoxicated patrons.
Dram shop laws exist to protect victims and hold negligent establishments accountable. Most states have dram shop laws in place, but only eight states do not, making these protections widely available across the country.
Why Fighting Back Against Alcohol Servers is So Important
Dram shop laws in Pennsylvania make it clear that bars and restaurants have a responsibility to keep people safe by not serving too much booze to anyone who is clearly drunk. These laws were put in place to stop bad bars from putting profits over safety and to protect innocent people from getting hurt by drunk drivers, attackers, or other rowdy patrons, specifically, to ensure that the injured party or injured victim can seek justice and recover damages.
Getting You the Protection You Need
Bars and restaurants can be held responsible for a whole range of incidents, from drunk driving accidents where people get hurt in multi-car crashes to violent attacks by patrons who have been served too much to drink, as well as other injuries caused by over-serving. Our job is to make sure that these places can’t just say, “Oh, that guy was drunk, it’s not our problem,” when the truth is they should have known better and taken steps to prevent what happened.
Getting You the Money You’re Entitled To
Dram shop liability claims let you get back the money you need to cover medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering – and that’s just for starters. These claims are a key part of personal injury cases involving alcohol service. We’ll make sure you’re not left with a huge bill for something that wasn’t your fault. And the best part is, these establishments usually have plenty of insurance to cover the claim, so you should be okay.
Keeping Your Community Safe
When bars and restaurants get held accountable for serving too much booze, they start to pay attention to how they’re serving drinks. They might train their staff better or implement some kind of system that stops them from serving people who are clearly drunk. And that makes your whole community safer.
Standing Up to Insurance Companies
Insurance companies for bars and restaurants will often try to push the blame off on you, saying it was your own fault for getting drunk. But we know better, and we’ll fight to make sure you get the full compensation you deserve.
What We Do – Our Dram Shop Liability Lawyers
We’ve got a whole team of lawyers who specialize in dram shop liability cases. We handle everything from simple cases to super complex, multi-party lawsuits, including dram shop lawsuits where people got seriously hurt or died. We’ll take care of every part of your case, from starting the investigation to the final settlement, so you can just focus on getting better.
If you or a loved one was injured because a bar or restaurant over-served alcohol, you may be able to sue the establishment. Bars and other alcohol-serving entities can be sued through a dram shop lawsuit, and our team can guide you through the legal action process to help you seek justice and compensation.
Give us a call at (833) 372-3529 to talk to one of our experienced dram shop liability lawyers about your case.
Third-Party Injury Claims
Drunk Driving Accident Cases
If you were hurt in a car crash caused by an intoxicated customer who was over-served at a bar or restaurant, we’ll help you get justice. We’ll gather all the evidence we need to prove that the establishment kept serving that person even after they were way too drunk to be driving. This is often referred to as a bar continued situation, where the bar continues to serve alcohol to a customer who is already visibly intoxicated, increasing their liability.
Assault and Battery Claims
When a bar or restaurant serves alcohol to someone to the point where they get violent and assault someone, those places have to take responsibility. We’ll look into whether the staff saw warning signs that this person was becoming aggressive but kept serving them anyway. Serving a visibly intoxicated customer or a visibly intoxicated person can lead to serious legal consequences for the establishment, especially if that person causes harm to others. And we’ll make sure they get held accountable.
Slip-and-Fall Accidents
Sometimes, visibly intoxicated patrons who have been drinking too much at a bar or restaurant can be a real hazard to themselves and others. We’ll hold those places accountable if they don’t do enough to stop this kind of behavior. We’ll investigate what policies they have in place for handling drunk patrons, and we’ll show how they could have done things differently to prevent the accident.
Property Damage Claims
An intoxicated individual or intoxicated person often causes a real mess with reckless or destructive behavior that results in significant damage to vehicles in parking lots, neighboring businesses, or private property. We work hard to get our clients comprehensive compensation for property damage that’s the result of establishments serving too much booze, including car repairs or replacement, damaged personal belongings, and business property destruction that happens when they fail to keep an eye on what’s going on.
Commercial Establishment Claims
Bars, Restaurants, and Nightclub Liability
We go after complex dram shop cases against a wide range of establishments, including neighborhood bars, restaurants with a big reputation to uphold, dance clubs that know how to throw a party, and high-end entertainment venues that think they’re above the law. Each type of place has its own unique set of rules for serving booze responsibly, and our lawyers understand how to apply dram shop law to different business models and service practices. We dig into staff training records, establishment policies, and surveillance footage to build cases that really make a point against businesses that just aren’t doing their job, especially when they serve certain persons, such as minors or visibly intoxicated individuals, which can lead to significant legal risks.
Liquor Store Off-Premise Liability
Liquor stores and 24-hour convenience stores can face trouble when they sell alcoholic beverages to people who are clearly too drunk to be out in public. These cases usually involve evidence of the customer’s obvious state of intoxication at the time of purchase – think slurred speech, stumbling around, or other clear signs that should have been a big red flag for store employees. We pursue claims that hold liquor license holders accountable for their role in preventable tragedies.
Hotel and Resort Claims
Hotels, resorts, and conference centers that serve booze at restaurants, bars, or private events can be held accountable when their overservice practices lead to guest injuries or accidents. Excessive alcohol consumption at these venues can increase the risk of liability for the establishment. We handle cases involving hotel bars that serve too much booze to guests who then go out and cause a mess, resort all-inclusive packages that encourage people to get too drunk, and conference events where business travelers get overserved and end up getting hurt or hurting others.
Corporate Event and Private Venue Liability
Companies hosting corporate events with booze service and private venues renting out space for weddings or parties can face trouble when they fail to keep an eye on how much their guests are drinking. Social hosts at these events may also have legal responsibilities if they serve alcohol to minors or visibly intoxicated persons, potentially leading to liability if harm results.
We pursue claims against employers whose workplace events involve over-service leading to accidents, wedding venues that don’t have proper booze service protocols in place, and private event spaces that are so focused on making a profit that they don’t care about guest safety.
Why Responsible Service Matters
Preventing overserving isn’t just good business; it’s the law. Dram shop laws make it clear that establishments serving alcohol have a duty to protect their customers and the public by refusing service to anyone who is visibly intoxicated. When bars, restaurants, and clubs ignore these rules, they put everyone at risk for drunk driving accidents, injuries, and even deaths.
Responsible alcohol service starts with proper training. Staff should be able to spot the signs of intoxication, such as slurred speech, unsteady movement, or aggressive behavior, and know when to step in. Intervention procedures, such as cutting off service or arranging safe transportation, are essential tools for keeping intoxicated patrons from becoming a danger to themselves or others. By monitoring how many drinks a customer has had and enforcing drink limits, establishments can dramatically reduce the risk of overserving.
Not only does responsible alcohol service help prevent dram shop cases, but it also creates a safer environment for everyone. Establishments that take their legal responsibility seriously are less likely to face liability for injuries or deaths caused by drunk driving or other alcohol-related incidents. In the end, following dram shop laws and prioritizing customer safety isn’t just about avoiding lawsuits; it’s about saving lives.
Top 10 Common Scenarios for Claims Against Alcohol Servers
Here are some real-world examples of dram shop liability, showing how dram shop lawsuits are filed against establishments that over-serve alcohol and the legal consequences that follow. If your situation is on this list, pick up the phone and call us at (833) 372-3529 so we can talk about your potential claim and get the ball rolling on holding negligent establishments accountable for their role in your injuries.
Drunk Driving Accidents: Multi-Vehicle Collisions
Most dram shop cases are about drunk drivers who got served one too many drinks at a bar or restaurant before causing a huge car accident. These cases often lead to a dram shop lawsuit, resulting in a whole lot of damages, including medical bills for collision injuries, lost wages while you’re off recovering, the cost of replacing your car, and pain and suffering. We prove liability by showing that the establishment’s staff kept serving booze even after it was clear the customer was way too far gone.
Pedestrian Injuries from Intoxicated Drivers
When drunk drivers come careening out of establishments and mow down pedestrians, the injuries can be absolutely horrific – we’re talking traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and broken bones that need major surgery. In these real-world examples, we hold the establishment liable through a dram shop lawsuit for serving too much booze to a customer who was clearly a danger to the public, pursuing every penny of compensation that the victim is owed.
Bar Fight Assaults and Violence
Establishments that serve too much booze to customers who are in trouble can be held liable when those customers end up hurting other patrons or innocent bystanders. We build dram shop lawsuits by showing that staff observed warning signs of a fight brewing – think verbal threats, aggressive behavior, or past altercations – but just kept serving booze anyway. The damages can be huge, including medical treatment for physical injuries, therapy for emotional trauma, and compensation for permanent scarring or disfigurement.
Slip and Fall Incidents Involving Intoxicated Patrons
Overserved customers often cause slip-and-fall accidents by spilling their drinks, stumbling around, and bumping into other people, or just being reckless in general. We pursue dram shop lawsuits against establishments that don’t take the time to keep an eye on their intoxicated customers, focusing on how a bit of better planning and intervention could have prevented the accident and its serious consequences – we’re talking broken bones, head injuries, and back trauma that requires surgery.
Sexual Assault Cases with Intoxicated Perpetrators
When establishments serve too much booze to customers who go on to commit sexual assaults, they can be held liable for enabling these preventable crimes. We handle these super-sensitive dram shop lawsuits with the care and sensitivity they demand, focusing on how the establishment’s failure to serve responsibly contributed to the perpetrator’s level of intoxication – and the subsequent crime.
Motorcycle Accidents Involving Overserved Riders
Motorcycle accidents involving riders who’ve had too much to drink often result in incredibly serious consequences – including wrongful death. We pursue dram shop lawsuits against bars and restaurants that serve alcohol to motorcycle riders when it’s clear they’re way over the limit, knowing that riding a motorcycle while drunk is one of the most stupid things a person can do – and one that responsible establishments should actively prevent through proper training and intervention.
Commercial Vehicle Accidents with Intoxicated Drivers
When truckers or other commercial vehicle operators get in over their heads and cause an accident, the damage can be utterly devastating thanks to the size and weight of those massive vehicles. We’re not just going after the truck driver who made a mistake; we’re also on the lookout to see if the place that served them a few too many drinks is also to blame. We go after the bars, restaurants, and liquor stores in dram shop lawsuits that think they can get away with serving alcohol to someone who’s clearly not in a state to be driving a commercial vehicle. We want to make sure those places are held to a higher standard when it comes to serving drinks to commercial drivers.
Underage Drinking Claims and Minor Injuries
Places that break the law by serving booze to kids under the drinking age are going to get taken to task if those underage drinkers cause an accident or get hurt in some other way. We come down on bars, restaurants, and liquor stores that don’t bother checking IDs like they’re supposed to – or worse, serve alcohol to someone who’s clearly way too young. We look to see how these places failed to follow the rules and directly contributed to the preventable injuries and the tragic consequences that followed, often resulting in a dram shop lawsuit.
Social Host Liability at Private Events
When a private party host – whether it’s a wedding, a corporate shindig, or some other kind of bash – lets things get out of hand and lets their guests get seriously drunk, those hosts might be on the hook if one of their partygoers ends up causing an accident or getting hurt. We take on the host, the venue, and anyone else who failed to keep an eye on things and make sure their guests weren’t getting sloshed. We pursue compensation for the victims of the drunk guest through dram shop lawsuits – and we’re not afraid to go after the deep pockets if the host is a big-time business or corporation.
Fatal Accidents and Wrongful Death Claims
The most heart-wrenching dram shop cases of all are when someone dies as a result of an accident or an alcohol-related incident caused by a drunk driver who was served one too many by a careless bar or restaurant. We represent the families who’ve lost loved ones in these accidents, and we’re driven to get justice and compensation for the funeral expenses, lost future income, and the emotional toll that losing someone you love takes, often through a dram shop lawsuit.
Dram Shop Cases and Drunk Driving Accidents
Dram shop cases frequently arise from drunk driving accidents, where the consequences can be devastating. When an intoxicated driver causes a crash after being served alcohol at a bar, restaurant, or other establishment, dram shop laws allow injured victims or their families to hold that establishment liable. This means the business that overserved the drunk driver may be required to pay for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages resulting from the accident.
Liquor liability attorneys play a crucial role in these cases, helping victims pursue dram shop liability claims and ensuring that establishments are held accountable for their actions. Drunk driving accidents often lead to serious injuries or even deaths, and dram shop liability is designed to make sure that those who serve alcohol irresponsibly are not let off the hook.
If a drunk driver has injured you or a loved one, you may have the right to file a dram shop liability claim against the establishment that served them. These claims can provide much-needed financial relief and send a strong message that serving alcohol to intoxicated individuals is never acceptable. Dram shop laws exist to protect the public and prevent future tragedies by holding establishments responsible for their role in drunk driving accidents.
Our Proven Legal Process for Alcohol Server Claims
We’ve got a tried and true approach when it comes to dram shop liability cases, and we make sure that every aspect of your claim gets the attention it deserves, from the initial investigation and initiating legal action, right through to getting you the full compensation you deserve. Every case is different, and we tailor our strategy to make sure you come out on top while we hold the irresponsible establishments accountable for what they did. Compensation can include damages for bodily injury and other losses commonly seen in personal injury cases.
Step 1: Case Investigation and Evidence Gathering
Looking Over the Fine Print
Our team starts every case by going over the police reports that detail what happened, your medical records to understand the extent of your injuries and how you’ve been treated, witness statements from people who saw the whole thing go down, and any preliminary investigations done by law enforcement or the insurance companies. We also want to know how the establishment’s liquor license is doing – have they got a history of breaking the rules or ignoring safety warnings? Importantly, we gather evidence to prove the injuries caused by the establishment’s actions.
Pulling Together Surveillance Footage and Physical Evidence
We quickly work to get our hands on any surveillance footage from the bar that shows the level of intoxication and how many drinks they kept serving, and any physical evidence from the scene, like receipts, credit card records, or damaged property. Now, timing is everything – the sooner we get this stuff, the less chance there is of it getting lost, destroyed, or disappearing down the memory hole.
Money Trail and Service Records
We dig in to get a hold of the financial records that show how many drinks were purchased, credit card receipts that give us a timeline of drinking, bar tabs that show how many drinks the server was serving up, and point-of-sale records that track individual purchases over the course of the night. We also take a look at the establishment’s training records, service policies, and staff schedules to see where the problems might have started.
Get Our Experts to Take a Look
We work with expert witnesses who specialize in checking out blood alcohol content and drinking patterns, or management experts who can tell us what kind of procedures a responsible bar should have in place, or medical professionals who can give us the lowdown on the relationship between booze and injuries. These experts help us prove the link between the overserving and the accident.
Call us right away at (833) 372-3529 to get your case investigation underway before all the evidence disappears.
Step 2: Legal Analysis and Liability Assessment
Understanding The Law
Our attorneys take a close look at the Pennsylvania dram shop laws and their requirements for proving the establishment is liable, including the statute of limitations that tells us when we have to file, the rules of comparative negligence that might affect the damage payout, and any recent court cases that might impact our strategy. We also look into the establishment’s record of breaking the rules and any patterns of behavior that show they’ve been neglecting to follow the law. This analysis is crucial for determining whether to file a dram shop lawsuit or pursue other legal action against the responsible parties.
Checking Out the Establishment’s Policies and Training
We examine the establishment’s written policies for serving booze responsibly, the training records and certification requirements for the staff, the procedures for intervening when someone is getting too drunk, and how well management is doing in keeping an eye on things. We look for any gaps between what they say they do and what they actually do.
Finding Out Who’s Liable
Our legal analysis identifies all the people and companies who might be liable – that’s the bartender, the manager, the establishment owners, and anyone else who might have contributed to the problem through negligence or recklessness.
Comprehensive Damage Calculation
We team up with in-house economic experts and medical professionals to get a true sense of just how much your life has been impacted – from immediate medical bills and ongoing treatment costs, all the way to lost wages that might’ve put a serious crimp in your income and reduced earning capacity in the long term, pain and suffering compensation that puts a price tag on the physical and emotional trauma you’ve endured, damage to your property including the cost of fixing up or replacing your vehicle, and any long-term care or rehabilitation expenses you’re facing due to permanent injuries.
Step 3: Claim Filing and Negotiation
Putting Together a Solid Claim
We file a formal claim against the establishment and their insurance carrier, laying out in clear detail the evidence that shows they were negligent in serving you too much to drink – whether that’s through police reports, witness statements, expert analysis, or some other combination of the above. In these cases, the injured party may sue the establishment for damages, and the bar or restaurant can be sued under dram shop laws for overserving alcohol and causing harm.
Making Our Case to the Insurance Company
Our experienced attorneys then go head-to-head with the insurance company, pushing back against any attempts they might make to downplay the severity of your injuries or shift the blame onto someone else. We present all the evidence we’ve gathered, including expert testimony, medical records, and economic analysis, to make it clear just how serious your claim is and to get them to take it seriously.
Gathering More Evidence and Building a Stronger Case
As we’re negotiating, we continue to gather more evidence to support our claim, including expert witness reports, detailed medical records, and economic analysis that shows exactly how the establishment’s negligence has impacted your life. We put together strong presentations that show just how preventable this whole thing was, and use that to push for a fair settlement.
Being Ready for Trial
We know that not every dram shop case settles, so we’re always ready for trial. We prep our witnesses, organize all the evidence and documentation, and develop a solid legal argument that we can take to a jury if necessary. That way, even if we can’t get a good settlement, we’re still going to get you the best possible outcome.
Step 4: Resolution and Recovery
Getting You the Compensation You Need
Whether we settle out of court or go to trial, our focus is always on getting you the maximum compensation possible – that means covering all your medical bills past and future, replacing any income you lost, getting you a fair payout for the pain and suffering you’ve endured, and fully compensating you for any property damage.
Taking Care of You Financially
We don’t just stop with the settlement – we make sure it’s put together in a way that gives you the financial protection you need, whether that’s working with your health insurance to sort out any subrogation claims, setting up a trust fund for any long-term care needs, or doing some tax planning to make sure you’re not hit with a big tax bill.
Ongoing Support and Advocacy
Our commitment to you doesn’t stop when the case is over – we’re here to support you as you move forward, whether that means helping you sort out any issues that come up with your settlement, working with your medical team to make sure you’re getting the care you need, or pushing back against any insurance company or medical provider who tries to deny you coverage.
Making a Difference in Your Community
Every time we win a dram shop case, we’re not just winning for you – we’re also sending a message to bars and restaurants that they need to step up their game and serve responsibly. That means better training for their staff, more attention to over-serving, and a real incentive to do things by the book.
Legal Requirements for Alcohol Servers and Establishments
Every establishment that serves alcohol is bound by strict legal requirements under dram shop laws. It’s not enough to simply pour drinks. Servers and bartenders must be properly trained to recognize when a customer is visibly intoxicated and know how to refuse service. Signs like slurred speech, unsteady movement, or erratic behavior are clear indicators that a patron should not be served another drink.
Establishments must also keep accurate records of alcohol sales and service, which can be critical if a dram shop claim is ever filed. Having adequate liquor liability insurance is another essential step, providing financial protection in the event of a lawsuit. Compliance with laws regarding underage drinking is equally important. Serving alcohol to minors is a serious violation that can result in severe penalties.
By following these legal requirements, establishments can minimize their risk of liability and create a safer environment for all customers. Responsible service isn’t just about following the rules. It’s about protecting your business, your patrons, and your community from the dangers of intoxicated patrons and the consequences of overserving.
Consequences of Overserving: The Real-World Impact
The fallout from overserving alcohol can be catastrophic, both for the people involved and the establishments themselves. When a bar or restaurant serves too much alcohol to a customer, it can lead directly to drunk driving accidents, serious injuries, and even deaths. The human cost is immeasurable, but the financial and legal consequences for the establishment can also be severe.
Legal fees, damages from lawsuits, and skyrocketing insurance premiums are just the beginning. In some cases, establishments may face criminal charges or lose their liquor license altogether, putting their entire business at risk. The damage doesn’t stop there. Overserving can ruin an establishment’s reputation, drive away customers, and lead to long-term financial losses.
Understanding the real-world impact of overserving is the first step toward prevention. By taking their legal responsibilities seriously and prioritizing customer safety, establishments can avoid the devastating consequences that come with ignoring dram shop laws and putting profits over people.
Compensation and Damages: What You Can Recover
If you’ve been injured in a drunk driving accident or suffered harm because an establishment overserved alcohol, you may be entitled to significant compensation through a dram shop liability claim. These claims can help you recover the costs of medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses related to your injury. In cases of wrongful death, families can seek damages for funeral expenses, loss of income, and the emotional pain of losing a loved one.
Dram shop liability claims are designed to ensure that injured victims receive the maximum compensation available under the law. This can include not only direct financial losses but also damages for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and long-term impacts on your quality of life. The process can be complex, but an experienced liquor liability attorney can guide you every step of the way, fighting to make sure you get the justice and financial recovery you deserve.
Don’t let the aftermath of a drunk driving accident or overserving incident leave you struggling. Pursue your dram shop liability claim and hold negligent establishments accountable for the harm they’ve caused.
Frequently Asked Questions About Claims Against Bars
Our experienced dram shop liability attorneys have seen it all – here are the answers to some of the most common questions about claims against bars that serve you too much to drink. These FAQs address important topics such as dram shop lawsuit procedures, taking legal action against alcohol-serving establishments, and how these issues relate to personal injury cases.
How long do I have to file a claim against a bar?
Pennsylvania’s Statute of Limitations: In Pennsylvania, you’ve got two years from the date of your injury to file a dram shop liability claim against a bar that overserved you – and let’s be clear, that two-year clock starts ticking the day you got hurt, not the day you realized just how hurt you are.
Special Cases and Extensions: There are some exceptions that might bump up that deadline a bit – if you were a minor when the accident happened, for example, you might have more time to file a claim. And if your injuries weren’t immediately apparent, you might be able to file later under a thing called the “discovery rule”.
Why Act Fast?: Surveillance footage gets deleted, memories fade, and bar records get thrown away – so it’s really important that you act fast and get in touch with our lawyers before any of that happens. Call us right away at (833) 372-3529 to get your claim filed and make sure you don’t miss your deadline.
What kind of evidence do I need to prove a bar overserved me?
Eyewitness Testimony & The Human Side of It
You’d be hard-pressed to find a more telling piece of evidence than eyewitness accounts from people who actually saw the intoxicated person’s condition up close. Whether it’s a patron, staff member, or security person, they all have a story to tell about the signs of intoxication they observed firsthand. Slurred speech, stumbling, aggressive behavior, or just plain old stumbling around like a fool – these are all obvious red flags that the person shouldn’t have been given another round.
Video Evidence – a Visual Reminder
And then there’s the video footage. It’s a no-brainer – if you can see it on camera, it’s got to be real. This evidence can clearly show the patron shuffling around, being aggressive, or whatever other signs of intoxication you can think of. Plus, it might just capture the interactions between the patron and the staff that really give you an idea of how well (or poorly) they were doing their job.
Paper Trails – The Money Bit
Now we get to the really interesting stuff – the paperwork. Credit card receipts, tabs from the bar, and all those pesky POS records that show exactly how much (and how often) someone was getting served alcohol. It’s a pretty clear picture of the whole “over-serving” situation, and not just because of the numbers. This stuff can give experts a pretty good idea of when someone was probably over the limit – which is, of course, when it really matters.
The Experts Weigh In
And then there are the experts – people who specialise in this sort of thing. They get to take all that paperwork (and video evidence, and eyewitness testimony) and turn it into something that really puts the establishment in a tight spot. So if you’ve got a situation where, say, someone was clearly too far gone to be driving, but the bar kept serving them anyway… the experts can tell you exactly how the bar should have handled things – and how they didn’t.
You’ve got a case – but what if the drunk person was also to blame?
Pennsylvania law
Well, here’s the good news: Pennsylvania’s got a pretty fair system in place. They actually let you go after the bar for what they did (or didn’t do) even if the drunk person had a hand in things too. See, there’s this thing called comparative negligence, which means you get to split the blame with the other party. So if you’re saying the bar was 60% to blame and the drunk person was 40%… You can still go after the bar for 60% of the damages.
Splitting the Cost – but not the Responsibility
Now, granted, the fact that the drunk person was involved doesn’t mean the bar gets off scot-free. Nope – they can still be on the hook for their part of the blame. And let’s be real, folks – the bar has a responsibility to keep people from getting so drunk they can’t look after themselves. That’s not just about the drunk person’s behavior – it’s about the bar’s responsibility to look after them.
A Strategic Approach
So here’s what we do: we take the whole situation apart and figure out where the bar actually went wrong. We know the drunk person’s done their part to mess things up, but we also know that the bar should’ve been doing more to stop ’em. We just need to figure out where that line is, and then we can go after the bar for what they should’ve done differently.
Don’t Let the Bartenders Get Away with It
Don’t think for a second that the bars are going to take the fall for this one. You need a lawyer who’s got experience with cases like this – someone who’s been around the block a few times and knows how to put the pressure on. We’re that lawyer.
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Immediate Help – Because Injuries don’t wait
We know that when you get hurt, you don’t exactly have the luxury of waiting for a lawyer to get back to you. So we’re here 24/7 to take your call and get started on your case ASAP. Don’t let that evidence get lost – let us come out and get it for you.
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not pay us anything unless we win your case. It is as simple as that. We understand that injuries do not happen only during regular business hours, so we are available to help you at any time, day or night.