Dram Shop/ Liquor Liability

A Dram Shop/ Liquor Liability Case May Arise from Negligent Acts Involving Alcohol

The irresponsible use of alcohol comes with a heavy cost. Thousands of people are killed each year in drunk driving accidents or while participating in recreational activities.

If illegally supplied alcohol has caused you injury or loss, there's no time to wait. Contact the Law Offices of Jeff Martin today. Our experienced dram shop/ liquor liability attorneys fight for the maximum compensation to which our clients are entitled.

The phrase "dram shop" sounds unusual, but injuries resulting from illegal sale of alcohol are all too common. (Dram shop" comes from England, where gin was sold by the spoonful, or "dram.") Whether the resulting injury comes from an intentional act, such as assault or hit and run, or a negligent act, such as an injury at a concert or a drowning death, if alcohol was a factor, and it was supplied illegally, liability may be imposed either under specific state laws ("dram shop acts").

Categories of Dram Shop/ Liquor Liability Cases

Dram shop cases fall into two categories:

  1. Selling to an under-aged person. Young people are killed in automobile, motorcycle, and truck accidents at a much higher rate than those over 21. Alcohol is often a factor.
  2. Selling to an obviously intoxicated person. This may apply to bars, restaurants, or concert venues, and can lead to drunk-driving accidents and other serious risks.

Contact a Dram Shop/Liquor Liability Lawyer with Our Firm

At the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, serving Tulsa and communities in Oklahoma, an experienced dram shop/liquor liability attorney can fight for your rights and get the compensation you deserve. Contact our firm for assistance. Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay us unless you win. Call us today in Tulsa area at 728-8888 or use our toll free number 800-980-9205.

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