An enjoyable evening out can turn tragic when a bar, restaurant, or social host negligently over-serves alcohol to a patron who then causes serious harm. If you or a loved one has been injured by an intoxicated person, you may be feeling overwhelmed and angry, and rightly so. At Snow Law Firm, we believe that establishments that profit from selling alcohol must be held accountable when their carelessness leads to devastating accidents. We are here to help victims across Cape Cod, the South Shore, and South Coast MA seek justice.
Holding a commercial establishment liable for over-serving alcohol requires a swift and thorough investigation. These cases, often called “dram shop” claims, can be complex. Evidence like receipts, video surveillance, and witness testimony is critical, and it can disappear quickly. The establishment’s insurance company will fight hard to deny responsibility.
The team at Snow Law Firm has the experience to take on these powerful opponents. We act fast to preserve evidence and build a strong case proving the establishment served a visibly intoxicated person. We fight to secure full compensation for your injuries and losses, including:
We handle the difficult legal battle so you can focus on healing.
Our firm has a demonstrated track record of success in liquor liability and alcohol-related injury cases:
Liquor Liability is not limited to just drunk driving accidents. A claim can arise from various situations where over-serving leads to harm, including:
Massachusetts law allows victims of drunk driving accidents (and other alcohol-related incidents) to hold a licensed establishment responsible if they served alcohol to a person who was already visibly intoxicated. This is known as “dram shop liability.”
To win a dram shop case, we must prove that the establishment’s employees knew, or should have known, that the person they were serving was intoxicated. This can be demonstrated by evidence of slurred speech, stumbling, aggressive behavior, or other clear signs of intoxication. Our firm is skilled at uncovering this evidence and using it to build a powerful case for our clients.
Yes. Under Massachusetts dram shop laws, vendors who profit from selling alcohol have a responsibility not to serve patrons who are clearly intoxicated. If they breach that duty and the intoxicated person causes harm, the establishment can be held legally liable for the resulting damages.
These cases rely on evidence that proves the person was served while visibly intoxicated. This can include bar tabs, credit card receipts, video footage from inside the bar, police reports, and testimony from witnesses, including other patrons or employees. It is crucial to contact an lawyer quickly so this evidence can be preserved.
Proving visible intoxication often relies on witness testimony describing the person’s behavior—stumbling, slurred words, loud or belligerent conduct—before they were last served. We may also use expert toxicologists to analyze blood alcohol content (BAC) levels and determine what the person’s state would have been at the time of service.
In some situations, a “social host” (the host of a private party) can be held liable if they serve alcohol to a minor who then causes an injury. Liability for serving adults at a private party is more limited, but it is worth discussing the specifics of your case with an experienced lawyer.
When an establishment puts profits ahead of public safety, they must be held accountable for the consequences. Snow Law Firm has the resources and determination to fight for your rights. Let our family help yours. Contact us for a free, confidential consultation to discuss your case.
Snow Law Firm takes wrongful death cases on a contingency-fee basis. This means you will not have to pay any upfront costs and will not be charged for out-of-pocket expenses until your case is resolved and Snow Law Firm has successfully secured a settlement, award or jury verdict on your behalf.
Snow Law Firm accepts a variety of claims for personal & commercial motor vehicle accidents including:
Snow Law Firm represents a variety of motor vehicle accident claims that cause:
