The Michigan Dram Shop Act is a state law that holds bars, restaurants, and other establishments liable for injuries or damages caused by visibly intoxicated patrons who were served alcohol. If an establishment overserves someone to the point of visible intoxication, and that person later causes a drunk driving accident or other alcohol-related incident, the establishment can be sued for monetary damages. For auto accident victims injured by a drunk driver, this law provides an additional avenue for seeking compensation beyond the driver’s insurance policy. The relevant statute is MCL 436.1801, which outlines the specific requirements for dram shop liability in Michigan. The Joseph Dedvukaj Firm has extensive experience handling dram shop cases, often arising from drunk driving accidents, hit-and-run collisions, or rollover crashes caused by impaired motorists. Their skilled attorneys can pursue claims against negligent establishments that overserved alcohol, maximizing clients’ recovery for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.
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