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Dram Shop Laws

Call A Dram Shop Attorney In Boston, Massachusetts

If you have been injured by a drunk driver and need legal advice, you may want to consult an experienced personal injury attorney in Boston, Massachusetts. You don’t have to understand these complicated laws on your own — let an experienced attorney break it down and explain it all to you.

What Is A Dram Shop?

A dram shop is any establishment that sells alcohol. It may be a bar, a pub, a club or even a restaurant or liquor store with a bar inside it. The owners of these establishments are responsible for the drinks they serve their customers. If they use poor judgement they could be arrested or fined under the dram shop law

What Are Dram Shop Laws?

In Boston, the dram shop law states that any establishment serving or selling alcohol must carry liquor liability insurance. These establishments are required to show their proof of insurance before they are granted a liquor license. Some people do not know (or do not care) when they are intoxicated, and try to drive. These drivers may get into accidents and could injure others because of their recklessness. Liquor establishments can be held liable if found guilty of over-serving or selling alcohol to an obviously intoxicated patron.

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If you are living in the Boston area and have been injured by a drunk driver and believe you should be compensated for your injuries, call an experienced personal injury attorney in Massachusetts. Call Keith Halpern, Attorney at Law, at 617-722-9952.

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For an initial consultation, contact me online, call me at 617-722-9952 in greater Boston. In personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases, I require no legal fee unless I am successful in your case.

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