Why Choose
Why You Need Localized Experts for Alabama Dram Shop Cases
Navigating Alabama liquor liability claims requires specific, localized knowledge of the statutes, standards, and legal landscapes that govern these complex cases.
Deep Knowledge of Alabama Statutes
Success in these cases hinges on a masterful understanding of Alabama Code § 6-5-71. Plaintiffs must prove that the sale of alcohol was "contrary to the provisions of law" and that it caused the intoxications that resulted in the plaintiffs' injuries. This includes proving that the establishments knowingly served "visibly intoxicated" people.
Understanding of Local Standards of Care
We are intimately familiar with the operational standards and mandatory server training programs expected of Alabama establishments. We can authoritatively assess whether the standards of care were breached.
Jury Appeal & Venue Experience
Explaining complex concepts like blood alcohol concentrations, visible signs of intoxication, and proximate causes to juries requires clear, confident, and persuasive communications. We have the experiences to effectively convey these crucial points in Alabama courtrooms.
Services
Our Alabama Dram Shop Consulting Services
We provide confidential, early-stage reviews to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your liability claims.
Case Merit Evaluation & Initial Analysis
We provide a confidential, early-stage review to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your liability claim.
Thorough Reviews of Evidence
These include meticulous analyses of all documentations, such as police reports, toxicology reports, medical records, sales receipts, witness statements, and video surveillance footages.
Detailed Expert Witness Reports
We create professionally written, well-supported reports designed to withstand scrutiny.
Deposition & Trial Testimonies
Our testimonies are clear, concise, and compelling, delivered with the composures and authorities that come from years of specialized experiences.
Specialization
Specialized Knowledges for Alabama Liquor Liability Cases
Our focus is singular, allowing for a depth of knowledge across the full spectrum of dram shop and liquor liability claims.
DUI-Related Accidents & Wrongful Deaths
We connect the tragic outcomes of DUI accidents back to the negligent over-services of alcohol by licensed establishments.
Over-service at Bars & Restaurants
We analyze employee conducts, training deficiencies, and management policies that lead to patrons becoming "visibly intoxicated."
Service to Minors
Alabama law allows for social hosts to be liable for furnishing alcohols to minors who then cause injuries or deaths. We investigate the failures of age verification policies and procedures that result in minors being served alcohols, leading to subsequent harms.
Inadequate Security & Negligent Supervisions
We evaluate cases where bars' or nightclubs' failures to provide adequate securities, in conjunction with over-services, lead to assaults or other violent acts.
Services Area
Service Areas Across Alabama
We provide expert witness services for cases throughout the state of Alabama, including major metropolitan areas and surrounding counties.
Montgomery
Mobile
Huntsville
Montgomery
Tuscaloosa
Birmingham
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the legal definition of "visibly intoxicated" in Alabama?
The law requires proofs that the defendants knowingly served alcohols to individuals who were “visibly intoxicated” at the times of services. This can be established through eyewitness testimonies and video surveillance footages.
At what stage should I retain dram shop experts for my cases?
As early as possible. The statute of limitations for dram shop lawsuits in Alabama is two years from the date of injuries, and waiting too long could jeopardize the strengths of the evidences in your cases.
What are your expert witness fees for cases in Alabama?
We provide clear, detailed fee schedules upon requests, with goals of offering transparent and predictable pricings to assist with your case plannings and budgets. The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences charges $300 per hour for times spent on civil cases, which includes preparations, testimonies, depositions, and travels.
Free 30 Minute Dram Shop Expert Consultation
Contact Your Alabama Dram Shop Expert Witnesses Today
If you are building liquor liability cases in Alabama, do not wait. Contact us today for confidential, no-obligation consultations to discuss the merits of your cases.
- We offer a free initial consultation
- Our firm is dedicated to providing personalized attention
- Team of experts with over 35 years of operating experience
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CEO and Founder
