Marciano Legal Law Blog
What Types of Establishments Can Be Held Responsible Under Liquor Liability Laws?
Many people think liquor liability cases only involve bars or restaurants, but responsibility may extend to many different types of alcohol providers. Depending on the circumstances, an establishment may include: Bars Restaurants Liquor stores Grocery stores Convenience stores Other businesses licensed to sell alcohol For example, a liquor store or
How Do You Prove a Bar Overserved Someone After a Drunk Driving Accident?
When someone is injured in a drunk driving accident, one of the questions we often get is: “How do you prove that a bar or restaurant overserved the driver?” The answer is that it takes a detailed investigation. It is not enough to simply show that someone was drunk after
An Introduction to Liquor Liability Law
What is Liquor Liability Law? Liquor liability (or dram shop) are laws that allow a lawsuit to be filed against an establishment for overserving a visibly intoxicated individual who proceeds to injure or kill someone. Why Do Liquor Liability Laws Exist? Liquor liability laws exist because when people drink alcohol,
Finding the Responsible Entity in a Ladder Law Case
When a ladder fails, the immediate reaction from insurance companies is often to blame the person climbing. But at Marciano Legal, we know that a fall is frequently the result of a tool failing its user. If you’ve been injured, the most important question isn’t just how it happened, but
Injuries from Ladder Incidents
At Marciano Legal, our primary focus is on the human impact of a ladder accident. A fall from a ladder, regardless of the height, can be a life-altering event. The injuries resulting from these incidents are rarely simple. While some victims may walk away with broken bones or lacerations, many
An Introduction to Ladder Law
Many people who fall from ladders blame themselves, assuming they simply lost their balance. However, at Marciano Legal, we know that many of these accidents aren’t caused by “clumsiness.” They are caused by defective equipment. What is Ladder Law? “Ladder Law” is essentially a specialized area of product liability law.
