Dram Shop Liability Articles

Each year thousands are affected by the negligence of persons driving under the influence. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every day, almost 30 people in the United States die in drunk driving crashes. That would equate to one person every 50 minutes. In Texas alone, roughly 322 people lost their lives in…

Adults who drink alcohol are supposed to moderate how much they drink before they go out and drive. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. People who drink too much and drive can be held accountable if they hurt or injure someone else. But what about the bars and restaurants that purposely over serve to get…

If the phrase “please drink responsibly” sounds familiar, it is probably because you hear it at the end of any commercial for beer, wine, or liquor. But did you know that establishments that sell alcohol can be held liable for not “serving responsibly?” In 1987, the state of Texas passed the Texas Dram Shop Act,…