Philadelphia Dram Shop Claims
Learn about Dram Shop cases in Pennsylvania: Drunk-driving related accidents cause suffering. Sometimes a contributing factor in the drunk driving accident is the person or persons or establishment or bar or restaurant that served alcohol or hosted an alcohol party. Dram Shop laws are based on the premise that retail establishments that sell alcohol should be accountable for any harm that is caused by an intoxicated person including injuries from a drunk driving accident. Contact us 24/7 at (877) 529-2422 to speak to our experienced Philadelphia Injury Lawyers.
Pennsylvania Dram Shop Laws are meant to protect citizens, drives, passengers and pedestrians by motivating owners of alcohol establishments to develop responsible service policies and also train their employees so they develop the ability to decide when to refuse alcohol sales to patrons rather than profiting from excess alcohol consumption.
Standing Up To the People that Profit From Intoxication
If a DUI car accident in Pennsylvania is the result of a bar or restaurant continuing to sell alcohol to a person even if he or she is intoxicated, then, under state laws, the establishment can also be held liable for any injuries or damages caused to innocent victims. Under Pennsylvania law, plaintiff can recover after showing that:
- The alcohol was sold to the patron by the said establishment or the defendant
- Injures and/or damages were sustained by the plaintiff
- The alcohol was sold to the patron by the establishment despite "visible intoxication"
- The sale of the alcohol was the proximate cause of the intoxication
Our Pennsylvania Personal Injury Team represents both victims injured in a car crash caused by a drunk driver and the bar or establishment that provided the excess alcohol; as well as claims arising from excess alcohol provided by a host or alcohol provided to an underage driver.
Fighting For Justice and A Just Monetary Settlement
If the other party is convicted of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, we may be able to pursue punitive damages. Punitive damages are intended to punish the other party and to discourage others from behaving so recklessly. This means that a victim can receive additional compensation beyond the value of pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses, property damage and other losses. Do you have questions and need answers. Contact us 24/7 at (877) 529-2422.
Our promise: You need a personal injury lawyer who understands the seriousness of your Pennsylvania automobile accident injury case and will give it to you straight. You do not expect guarantees but you need a lawyer serving Pennsylvania that you can trust to fight for you and your family to the fullest extent of the law. Our legal team promises to work for you; be thorough and aggressive in setting out the best strategies for you and your loved ones.
We Don't Get Paid Until You Do
At Ciccarelli Lawyers, our team of personal injury lawyers are working on your Pennsylvania case so that you have the benefit of several attorneys including Lee and using their combined efforts and experience to get you the justice you and your family need. Get Justice.
We accept Pennsylvania accident cases on a contingency fee basis; which means that we do not require an advance fee, retainer or hourly rate but base our fee on a percentage of the monetary settlement we earn for you. Call Us 24/7 toll free at (877) 529-2422. Learn how we will work toward the result you need.
When you have been injured because of drunk driving in Pennsylvania, you need justice; and you need a top personal injury lawyer serving Pennsylvania with years of experience winning the tough cases: contact Lee Ciccarelli and our Pennsylvania Personal Injury team today. Call 24/7 at (877) 529-2422.
