Drunk drivers are responsible for the wrongful death and injury to thousands of Ohio citizens in car, truck and motorcycle accidents every year. OH "dram shop" laws were put in place to allow people who are hurt and injured to file a suit against the bar, tavern, restaurant, grocery store, liquor store or other establishment who sells liquor to someone who is already intoxicated.
Most dram shop cases involve restaurants, bars and clubs, however any facility, event or sporting event might be able to be held responsible for allowing a customer to consume too much beer, alcohol, liquor, mixed drinks, margaritas, etc. This might even extend to corporate events, campus organizations (such as fraternities and sororities) social activities and clubs and private parties. People who serve alcohol to minors, and those who are younger than the legal age in Ohio can be vulnerable to liquor liability lawsuits.
The attorneys at Golian McCaffrey are experienced in all aspects of the OH dram shop laws. If you are the owner of a business with a liquor license, or the organizer of an event you need experienced dram shop defense lawyers who can help to protect and defend your interests.
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Employees of bars and restaurants should be trained to watch for common signs that a person is intoxicated, such as slurred speech and decreased motor function. However, business interests, a crowded location and the fear of angering a sometimes regular customer often prevent bartenders from cutting off services to clearly intoxicated patrons.
At Golian McCaffrey LLC, our proven dram shop attorneys are also prepared to help those who were injured in a crash, and the family and loved ones of those who were lost to deal with the consequences of alcohol related incidents and to hold the appropriate responsible parties to account.
The laws in central Ohio can make liquor liability and dram shop cases a challenge. The gathering of pertinent facts, witness and receipts are important to reconstruct the behavior of the drunk or intoxicated person on the night of the event. Many times, people who are out drinking will go from bar to bar, visiting many places which makes it a lot more difficult to determine when that individual became drunk and which establishment(s) might be responsible.
When we handle a dram shop liability case, we are committed to aggressively represent the interests of our clients. Our firm has the experience and resources to pursue liquor liability cases through to conclusion, whether that is a settlement or a trial. We offer a free initial consultation and strive to find the most just and equitable solution for our clients.
Contact the Golian McCaffrey Ohio Liquor Liability attorneys
If you or a member of you family has been injured by a drunk driver that was over-served alcohol, please contact Golian McCaffrey LLC. Our attorneys can be reached by phone at 614-360-2873, by e-mail, or by filling out the intake form on our Contact Us page.
