Minnesota Liquor Liability Attorney

Understanding Liquor Liability Laws

Liquor liability laws apply to establishments like restaurants, bars or dance clubs and the measure of their responsibilities in terms of serving alcohol to patrons. Minnesota dram shop laws refer to the need for these establishments to be responsible in who they serve as well as how much. If one such establishment is irresponsibly serving alcohol to a patron who later causes a serious car accident with injury, for example, then the business itself may be held liable for damages related to the injury.

While it may be very easy to determine whether an individual is under the influence of alcohol, it is decidedly more challenging to trace the responsibility of one's intoxication to a bartender at a particular establishment. It is not uncommon for bartenders or servers to forget the faces of the people they serve, and few people are ever available who can recall the irresponsible and excessive alcohol service in the first place. That said, there are methods that can be used to help trace fault back to the deserving party. A Minnesota injury attorney from our firm can help you throughout this process.

Demand Compensation from the Liable Parties

When a person patronizes an establishment and drinks alcohol, it becomes the responsibility of the establishment staff to make appropriate judgments as to the level of intoxication of an individual. Even in stressful busy times or in situations where patrons' tips are too good to pass up, great care should be taken when deciding whether to cut off a customer. At Heimerl & Lammers, we fully believe that every effort should be made by every employee to play a role in an assessment of intoxication, or risk serious financial loss when a liquor liability claim is filed. Our firm has represented many victims who have suffered at the hands of intoxicated individuals, and can provide expert-level services for filing, negotiating settlements and navigating court proceedings for the best possible result.

Contact a Minnesota liquor liability attorney if you have suffered an injury at the hands of a person who has been served too much alcohol, and you would like to discuss your options for compensation.