Dram Shop – What Does That Even Mean?

The term “dram shop” is legalese for “alcohol provider.” The Texas Dram Shop Act is a law created by the Texas legislature which provides rules that bars must follow and which holds bars civilly liable for injuries and fatalities caused when they break the rules.

Understanding The Basics of Dram Shop Cases

In a nutshell, dram shop cases constitute a civil suit against a licensed provider of alcohol. These lawsuits are filed on the basis that the alcohol provider violated specific laws that they agreed to abide by when they obtained their license to sell alcohol. Common scenarios that precipitate lawsuits include:

• Drunk driving accidents
• Alcohol-related assaults
• Falls and other injuries caused by intoxication
• Alcohol poisoning

When such an incident occurs as a consequence of a bar violating the law, the aggrieved party can file a lawsuit against the bar for their involvement.

Our Mission – Stop Drunken Driving Accidents

Texas leads the nation in drunken driving accidents. Our practice is committed to holding all liable parties responsible for their contribution to drunken driving accidents by taking legal action based on the Texas Dram Shop Act. We hope to force bars, restaurants, liquor stores, and intoxicated drivers themselves to comply with long-established state laws, and we hope to help those injured by alcohol to recover compensation for their losses.

Getting Your Case Started

• First, we invite you to learn about our practice and to familiarize yourself with how these cases work by reading some of our informative dram shop articles.
• Second, call our firm to discuss your case with an attorney. In this call, we hope to learn about:
  • Whether the accident resulted in an injury or fatality.
  • Who the defendants are.
  • Your goals / what you hope to accomplish by bringing legal action.
• Third, we will determine if your situation reflects a case that we can assist with. If so, we will launch a full investigation and will begin developing a litigation strategy against the defendant immediately upon your approval.

Please note: Many prospective clients assume that we will need them to exert considerable effort to gather all associated paperwork or documentation related to their claim prior to calling us. That’s not usually necessary. It’s more important that these cases are are begun quickly, so we encourage prospective clients to call us rather than delay.