New Hampshire Dram Shop & Liquor Liability Expert Witness

Litigating a dram shop case in New Hampshire requires specialized expertise. Under RSA 507-F:4, plaintiffs face a high burden of proof, needing to demonstrate that an establishment engaged in “reckless” service of alcohol. With extensive experience in these complex cases, we provide the detailed analysis and authoritative testimony necessary to meet this demanding standard.

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New Hampshire’s “Reckless Service” Standard

Navigating a claim under New Hampshire law involves understanding a legal threshold significantly higher than ordinary negligence. Success depends on a clear grasp of the “reckless service” standard.

Defining “Reckless” Service – RSA 507-F:5

To hold a vendor liable, the plaintiff must prove that a minor or intoxicated person was served recklessly. This requires showing that the server was aware of a substantial and unjustifiable risk yet consciously disregarded it.

Higher Than Negligence

This standard is stricter than “should have known” or ordinary negligence standards in many states. It requires analyzing the server’s state of mind and whether their actions constituted a gross deviation from what a responsible, law-abiding person would do.

Understanding Local Standards of Care

We are intimately familiar with New Hampshire Liquor Commission training programs and operational standards. Evidence that a server consciously ignored training or established procedures can be a decisive factor in demonstrating reckless conduct.

Services

Our New Hampshire Dram Shop Consulting Services

Our services are designed to meet the unique requirements for pursuing a case under New Hampshire’s rigorous statutory standards.

Case Merit Evaluation & Initial Analysis

A confidential, detailed review to assess the likelihood of meeting the “reckless service” standard.

Thorough Review of Evidence

Meticulous evaluation of ID-checking policies, staff training logs, surveillance footage, witness statements, and other documentation to demonstrate conscious disregard for risk.

Detailed Expert Witness Reports

Professionally prepared reports clearly presenting evidence of reckless service.

Deposition & Trial Testimony

Clear, persuasive, and compelling testimony delivered with the authority necessary to withstand rigorous cross-examination.

Specialization

Specialized Knowledge for New Hampshire Liquor Liability Cases

We focus exclusively on providing expert analysis in the areas where New Hampshire law allows liability to be established.

DUI-Related Accidents & Wrongful Death

Connecting tragic outcomes to an establishment’s reckless decision to serve an intoxicated person or minor.

Proving “Reckless” Conduct

Core to any New Hampshire dram shop case. Our analysis pieces together evidence demonstrating that the server consciously disregarded a known risk, beyond mere mistake or carelessness.

Service to Minors

Evaluating age verification policies and staff actions (or failures) to demonstrate that service to a minor was performed recklessly.

Inadequate Security & Negligent Supervision

We evaluate cases where bars or nightclubs’ failures to provide adequate security, in conjunction with over-service, lead to assaults or other violent acts.

Services Area

Service Areas Across New Hampshire

We provide expert witness services for qualifying cases throughout Nevada, including

Concord

Dover

Rochester

Portsmouth

Manchester

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is “reckless” service in New Hampshire?

It is a high standard requiring proof that a server was aware of a significant risk (that the patron was a minor or intoxicated) but consciously chose to ignore it. It is more than mere negligence or carelessness.

Is it harder to win a dram shop case in New Hampshire than in a “negligence” state?

Yes. Proving “recklessness” imposes a higher burden on plaintiffs, requiring stronger evidence about the server’s awareness and actions.

What are your expert witness fees for a case in New Hampshire?

We provide a clear, detailed fee schedule upon request to ensure transparent and predictable pricing for effective case planning.

Free 30 Minute Dram Shop Expert Consultation

Contact Your New Hampshire Shop Expert Witnesses Today

If you are building liquor liability cases in New Hampshire, do not wait. Contact us today for confidential, no-obligation consultations to discuss the merits of your cases.

Preston Rideout

CEO and Founder