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Dram Shop Laws: Restaurant Owners May Be Held Liable for Drunk Driving Accidents

Dram Shop Laws: Restaurant Owners May Be Held Liable for Drunk Driving Accidents

Have you ever wondered what dram shop laws are? Suppose you or a loved one have been the victim of a drinking and driving accident. In that case, compensation may be an option if the driver had been over-served alcohol at a bar, restaurant, or another establishment that serves alcohol. Keep reading to learn more about dram shop lawsuits, the law in Utah, and what can be done. What Are Dram Shop Laws? According to Investopedia, dram shop laws are defined as laws that “hold a business liable for serving or selling alcohol to minors or intoxicated persons who

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Dram Shop Laws in Utah

Alcohol-related accidents can be traumatic, but dram shop laws in Utah offer injury victims a powerful legal option to receive compensation.  Dram shop laws hold establishments responsible to properly serve alcohol. Today, we are taking a closer look at how these laws work in Utah.  What is Dram Shop Liability?  Dram shop liability allows a car accident victim to pursue compensation against a bar, tavern, or restaurant for providing a drunk driver with alcohol. These laws are implemented at the state level, so each gets to decide the terms surrounding alcohol-related incidents.  Violations of the Dram Shop Act 

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5 Dram Shop Laws You Should Know

5 Dram Shop Laws You Should Know

Dram shop laws were created to hold businesses accountable for selling alcohol to minors and intoxicated patrons. Bars, restaurants, clubs, liquor stores, and other establishments that sell alcohol can be held liable for any damage or injury caused by an inebriated patron. Dram shop laws are implemented on a state level. These laws hold establishments responsible to properly serve alcohol. Here are five important ones that everyone should know. Selling to a Minor If a minor, under the age of 21, is intoxicated and causes physical injury, property damage, or death, the business that sold the alcohol can

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What Does a Dram Shop Liability Lawyer Do?

What Does a Dram Shop Liability Lawyer Do?

If a person becomes injured because of a drunk driver, an intoxicated attacker, or the negligence of an inebriated individual, dram shop laws allow you to sue and hold businesses or their employees liable for damages. Establishments and their employees who provide alcohol to an intoxicated person can be held. Learn more about what a dram shop liability lawyer does below. Definition of a Dram Shop Liability Lawyer If you or someone you love were in an accident involving alcohol and became injured, you deserve compensation from all responsible parties. The individual that caused your injuries may not

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