Holding Bars and Liquor Stores Accountable
Visiting a bar or tavern should be a leisurely, pleasurable experience. It should not lead to a drunk driving tragedy later in the evening. Restaurants and bars are businesses that focus on the bottom line. However, they have a responsibility to their patrons and the community at large when a noticeably intoxicated patron is served alcohol only to have that person get behind the wheel shortly thereafter.
If you or a family member are injured or killed in a drunk driving accident, we at Shermoen & Jaksa, PLLP, in International Falls, Minnesota, hold drinking establishments and those who serve alcohol accountable for their negligence. Drunk driving accidents are easily prevented at the source of the alcohol consumption. When bars and restaurants fail to protect the community, we hold them accountable. Contact us at 218-258-0544 or toll free at 888-418-9697.
The Need for Immediacy in Drunk Driving Accident Claims
At Shermoen & Jaksa, PLLP, we represent clients in dram shop or wrongful death litigation if they are injured or lose a family member in an accident involving a drunk driver. We advocate for families when a close relative leaves a bar intoxicated and dies in a one-car crash. Since memories fade over time and evidence may be quickly lost, it is vital to immediately investigate drunk driving accidents.
Dram shop cases are challenging because they require proof that an illegal sale occurred. Fellow patrons must be interviewed while their recollections are fresh. These witnesses are essential in helping our attorneys tell a fact-based story and answer important questions such as: Were there signs of intoxication by the driver? Was a minor served alcohol? Were drinks served after hours?
Bar and Restaurant Obligations to the Community
The owners of bars and restaurants have an obligation to ensure the safety of patrons within their facility and to ensure they do not continue serving alcohol to an intoxicated patron. Too much is at stake to allow intoxicated individuals to engage in drunk driving.
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