Brooklyn Dram Shop Attorney
Under New York law, bar owners must take reasonable steps to protect the safety of their customers and the general public from the consequences of drunken behavior. Unfortunately, some bars choose to put their own profits ahead of the safety of others.
I am Daniel A. Kalish, an experienced Brooklyn, Westchester County and Bronx bar owner liability attorney. Since 1986, I have helped injured people pursue premises liability and other personal injury claims. If you have been harmed by a drunk bar patron, contact me for a free consultation.
Holding Bar Owners Accountable for Negligent Behavior
If you've been injured in an assault, auto accident or other incident caused by someone who was drunk, you may have a personal injury claim against the owner of the bar where that person drank. Bar owners can be held accountable for negligent actions such as the following:
- Serving intoxicated patrons: When a bar serves alcohol to someone who is clearly already drunk, it may be possible to hold the management accountable for actions taken by that person both at the bar and after he or she leaves the premises.
- Tolerating fights: Bar owners have a responsibility to make sure their employees break up fights. When they kick patrons out for fighting, they should do so at different times or out of different exits in order to keep fights from continuing outside.
- Allowing customers to drive drunk: Bar owners are particularly responsible for taking reasonable steps to make sure patrons do not drive away from their premises while intoxicated. This is also known as dram shop liability.
I have the trial experience to stand up to bar owners and their insurance companies and defense lawyers on behalf of people who have been seriously injured by their negligence. To discuss your case, don't hesitate to contact my office and schedule an appointment.
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