Dram Shop Attorneys

One American dies every 30 minutes in an alcohol-related traffic crash, meaning that drunk driving shows its face in 41 percent of the country’s traffic fatalities. Three in every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their lives. When the illegal sale of alcohol plays a role in an alcohol-related accident, most states call it a “dram shop” case.

In 18th Century England, thousands of so-called “gin-shops” sold homemade gin by the dram (about a spoonful). When the King of England decided to tax the sale of gin, these “dram shops” quickly went underground in an effort to avoid paying taxes. Today’s legal system considers any establishment selling liquor illegally as a modern day equivalent of these “dram shops” of the 1700’s.

A dram shop claim arises when a bar, night clubs, restaurant or liquor store sells alcoholic beverages to a person who is already intoxicated or to underage patrons. If the drunken person injures a third party while under the influence, the courts may impose liability for the third person's injuries on the commercial seller of the liquor. It is important to have experienced counsel working on your behalf to protect your business.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident and have a dram shop claim, please contact out service immediately. We can help put you in touch with experienced Dram Shop attorneys in your area who can help you and your loved ones get compensation for the financial and emotional loss that such accidents can cause.