When a drunk driver causes a crash, victims can obviously pursue a claim against that intoxicated driver. Unfortunately, drunk drivers often have too little insurance or assets to cover all losses. In some situations, it is best to also take legal action against those who served the intoxicated driver. This may be possible under Missouri’s dram shop laws.
These types of cases can be very complicated, so it’s important you have a skilled attorney representing you if you wish to pursue a dram shop case. The St. Louis drunk driving attorneys at Drafahl Law Firm is here to help.
Give us a call at (314) 300-6260 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation and learn how we can advocate for justice on your behalf.
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Revisor of Missouri Section 537.053 states that
“A cause of action may be brought by or on behalf of any person who has suffered personal injury or death against any person licensed to sell intoxicating liquor by the drink for consumption on the premises when it is proven by clear and convincing evidence that the seller knew or should have known that intoxicating liquor was served to a person under the age of twenty-one years or knowingly served intoxicating liquor to a visibly intoxicated person.”
Under this law, if you can show that a licensed seller of alcohol served someone who was under 21 or who was visibly intoxicated, you can hold that seller liable for your losses. This can be a complicated process, so you’ll want to make sure you find an attorney who can make a strong claim. Drafahl Law Firm is the firm you should trust because:
- We have a long history of representing clients in dram shop claims and in holding establishments accountable for harm.
- We have strong negotiating skills and solid litigation experience in case going to court is necessary.
- We have received many prestigious awards in our profession, including the Up and Coming Award from Missouri Lawyers Weekly
- Our past clients have praised our legal representation, stating that we were a “huge help,” and that we “worked tirelessly to make sure I had a positive outcome during litigation”
When you have a complicated case, you need an attorney with this record of past successes to maximize your chances of winning. If you suffered a serious injury due to a drunk driver, call a St. Louis car accident lawyer to pursue legal action.
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Alcohol and drug use are two of the highest probable contributing circumstances in fatal Missouri accidents, accounting for 23.1% of all fatal crashes. Only speeding causes more deadly accidents to occur.
Drafahl Law Firm will help with every aspect of your case after a drunk driver hurts you and you wish to hold those who served that driver liable. Some of the services we can offer include:
- Identifying all potential defendants liable for your loss
- Gathering evidence to prove the establishment served an underaged or intoxicated person, such as security camera footage and witness testimony
- Contacting appropriate experts to help make your claim stronger
- Assisting in showing the cause of your accident and the extent of your damages
- Resolving your claim through the negotiation of an out-of-court settlement or by presenting evidence in court to make the strongest possible case.
Drafahl Law Firm won’t rest until we get you the justice you deserve if a bar, restaurant, or other establishment lets someone get so drunk on their watch that they hurt you or kill someone you love.
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Give us a call today at (314) 300-6260 or schedule your free consultation online to learn more about the ways in which we can fight for your rights.