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Dram Shop Claims – Liquor Liability


Restaurants, bars and other businesses that serve alcohol in Texas have an obligation to do so in a responsible manner. When a serious car accident is caused in Fort Worth or Dallas because of a drunk driver, the issue of liability can extend beyond those that were actually involved in a wreck.

The Texas Dram Shop Act can hold a licensed provider of alcohol liable for any harm or injury caused by serving alcoholic beverages to "obviously intoxicated" patrons who cause an accident.

The personal injury lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm in Fort Worth have more than 40 years of combined experience in pursuing justice and compensation for the injured victims of drunk driving and car accidents. Contact us today if you or a family member has been hurt by a drunk driver.
Dram Shop Claims

Liability Under Texas Dram Shop Laws

If a place of business with an alcohol license is found negligent under the state's liquor liability law because they served liquor to an intoxicated customer who then caused an accident,

The victims of an accident caused by a drunk driver may be able to collect damages from the place of business that provided alcohol to the at fault driver if they are found negligent under Texas liquor liability law (Dram Shop law).

The Texas Alcohol & Beverage Code imposes liability upon a licensed alcohol provider who serves a drunk driver with proof that:
  • It was obvious to the provider that the individual being served an alcoholic beverage was intoxicated to the extent that he presented a clear danger to himself and others
  • The intoxication of the recipient of the alcoholic beverage was the immediate cause of the accident

Fort Worth Lawyers Committed to Helping Victims of Drunk Drivers

The accident and injury attorneys at the Anderson Law Firm are committed to helping those injured by the negligent and careless actions of drunk drivers. We fight tirelessly for our clients and will see to it that justice is done for any client injured by a drunk driver. Call us today at 817-294-1900 for a free, no obligation case review if you have been hurt by an intoxicated driver.

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One of the most common questions a new client has is “What is my case worth?”

The truth is that it is extremely difficult to estimate any injury claim's value until the injured party has ended medical treatment and is either well or as well as he or she is going to get. Only then can you truly put a figure on the damages that should be sought.


There is nothing worse than settling a claim too soon because once you settle, it's final. If your conditions worsen after prematurely accepting a settlement then you have no choice but to pay any additional medical bills yourself. Once your case settles, you cannot force the insurance company to also pay for your medical care in the future.