In 18th century England, homemade gin-makers would sell alcohol by the dram (about a spoonful). When the King of England enforced a tax on the sale of gin, these gin shops went underground in an effort to avoid paying taxes. Today, the legal system recognizes any establishment that illegally sells alcohol to be a "dram shop."
The law holds all sellers of alcohol responsible for providing alcohol to minors or people who are visibly intoxicated.
Bars, sports arenas, liquor stores, or other providers of alcohol can be held responsible for damages if a minor or person already under the influence is hurt or causes harm to another.
If you've attended a party or social gathering where the host served alcohol resulting in injury or if you are the victim of a drunk driver that attended a party where the host served alcohol, the host may be liable for your personal injuries.
When you or someone you love have been injured in an alcohol-related accident and there is a third party (or dram shop) to be held responsible, the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone, serving Boston, Worcester, Springfield, and communities throughout Massachusetts, will fight for your rights.
Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay us unless you win.
Contact our firm serving Boston, Springfield, Worcester, and communities throughout Massachusetts to schedule a consultation with a lawyer. Our attorneys are committed to helping victims obtain maximum compensation for their personal injuries.
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