Drinking is America’s favorite past time. Every year, Americans spend around $276 billion on drinking, smoking, and taking drugs. Between Millennials and Baby Boomers, alcohol is the top purchase. Even though Baby Boomers buy wine in greater volume, Millennials are large on buying beer and spirits. It was suggested that if you are a social […]
It is no surprise that drunk driving is still happening even though the ability to get an Uber, Lyft or taxi is as easy as ever. We all have these little devices with apps in our pockets, yet people still choose to drink and drive. The problem with drunk driving, other than the obvious, is […]
Just like you, I had to look up the definition of “dram shop”. It is another name for a tavern, bar, or some kind of establishment where alcoholic drinks are sold. It sounds way cooler than just a “bar” and it’s also the name of a law that is on your side. If you or […]
If you think proving that the car driver who injured you in a DUI accident was over-served alcohol at a bar you two attended will be easy, think again. Yes, Pennsylvania’s dram shop and liquor liability law has made it possible to hold drinking establishments responsible for over-serving alcohol beverages to visibly intoxicated patrons, but […]
Personal injury claims involving allegations of alcohol intoxications can be very complicated and difficult to litigate, which is why lawmakers dedicated a separate chapter of legislation to handle the so-called dram shop liability claims. Our Philadelphia dram shop and liquor liability lawyer at the Dan Doyle Law Group explains that such claims require careful analysis […]