Minnesota Dram Shop Attorney

Understanding Dram Shop Liability in Minnesota

A dram shop is the legal term for an establishment that may serve alcohol, such as a restaurant, nightclub or tavern. In Minnesota, dram laws have been enacted that hold such establishments accountable for the damages caused by former patrons who are found to be under the influence of alcohol. The liquor liability for car accidents caused by drunk driving, for example, may ultimately fall on a nightclub the person had attended earlier which served extreme amounts of alcohol for little regard to the potential consequences. Because the establishment has demonstrated negligence in their excessive alcohol service to patrons who should have been cut off, these places of business may be held responsible for any and all damages.

While it is clear that an establishment serving excessive alcohol to patrons may be held responsible for the damages caused by those patrons, proving the matter in court can be quite a different story. An experienced Minnesota personal injury attorney may employ several tactics to determine whether an establishment sold alcohol responsibly, but it can often be difficult to locate a witness to excessive serving, or to find a bartender who is good at remembering faces. There are other ways to effectively prove dram law violations, however, and a good lawyer will be able to discuss those in greater detail after learning more about your case.

Seeking compensation for dram shop violations in Minnesota?

If you have been injured by an individual who has been made intoxicated by a commercial establishment, you have the legal right to seek damages from the business itself, as long as it can be proven that the establishment engaged in dram law violations. Heimerl & Lammers is a Minnesota-based personal injury law firm that has experience pursuing financial compensation from businesses deemed negligent for excessive serving. We can conduct special information-gathering investigations to learn the truth behind who is responsible, and we will work hard to provide the best legal support possible.

Contact a Minnesota dram shop attorney if you have been injured by a drunken individual who you believe may have been served too much alcohol by a restaurant, bar or other establishment and would like to be compensated for damages.