Restaurants and bars owe it to the public to not overserve their customers. Serving a patron too much alcohol puts not only the patron but the general public at great risk. Way too many times, a restaurant or bar overserves a patron who then drives a motor vehicle under the influence, harming tehmselves or others. Dram Shop cases must be investigated immediately, in order to be successful. In both Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, one must prove the business served the patron when they knew or should have known the patron was drunk.
Social hosts may also bear responsibility for making alcohol available to minors if they then injure themselves or others. When pursuing a Dram Shop claim, it is important to hire a law firm who has the resources to hire investigators and experts to thoroughly assess and opine on the business owner’s liability. The personal injury attorneys at Semenza Law Firm are experienced at handling these types of cases, and will take all the steps readily available to preserve and maximize your Dram Shop claim.