In an effort to protect the public, Massachusetts dram shop laws impose liability on establishments that sell alcoholic beverages to minors or noticeably intoxicated persons if those patrons subsequently cause injury or death to third parties.

Dram shop laws create a duty for establishments that serve alcohol to do so responsibly. Establishments should never serve a patron who shows signs of slurred speech, impaired motor function or other signs of intoxication.

In Massachusetts, most establishments have insurance policies to protect themselves from dram shop litigation liability. There are also Massachusetts rules that punish party or social gathering hosts who serve minors or intoxicated individuals.

CHOOSING A QUALIFIED MASSACHUSETTS LIQUOR LIABILITY LAWYER

At Sheff Law, we understand that injuries as a result of liquor liability have an enormous impact on victims and their families. If you or a loved one has been injured by an intoxicated individual who became intoxicated at a bar or restaurant, you might have a dram shop case.

If you or a loved one has been injured by an intoxicated individual, please fill out the form to the left, or call an experienced Boston attorney at Sheff Law at 617-227-7000 or 888-423-4477 (toll free) to schedule a free of charge initial consultation.