If you or a loved one were hit by a drunk driver in North Carolina, the driver isn’t the only one who may be held responsible. Under North Carolina’s dram shop laws, bars, clubs, and restaurants can be sued for overserving alcoholto visibly intoxicated individuals who later cause harm.
At Burt’s Law, PLLC, we help victims go after every liable party, including the establishments that fueled the danger.
🍺 What Is Dram Shop Liability?
Dram shop laws allow injury victims to sue alcohol-serving businesses that:
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Knowingly served alcohol to someone visibly intoxicated, or
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Served alcohol to a minor under age 21
If that person later causes a crash or other harm, the bar or restaurant can be held financially responsible.
🚨 Examples of Bar or Club Negligence
You may have a case if:
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The bar served a clearly drunk patron who then caused a car crash
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A nightclub knowingly served a minor with fake ID
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A bartender ignored obvious signs of intoxication (slurred speech, falling over)
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Security let someone leave dangerously impaired
These cases are often supported by witnesses, video footage, or receipts showing excessive service in a short time.
💡 What You Can Sue For
If a bar or club’s overservice contributed to your injuries, you may be able to recover:
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Medical expenses
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Lost income
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Pain and suffering
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Property damage
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Wrongful death damages (for fatal accidents)
🔍 How Burt’s Law, PLLC Investigates Dram Shop Cases
Dram shop cases require a strategic approach. At Burt’s Law, PLLC, we:
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Track down witnesses who saw the intoxication
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Obtain video surveillance and receipts
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Subpoena bar records and employee training files
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Work with toxicology experts to prove intoxication levels
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Handle negotiations with multiple insurance companies
📞 Free Consultation for Victims of Drunk Driving in NC
Call: (866) BURTS-LAW
Visit: www.burtslaw-nc.com
We’ll help you pursue justice—not just from the driver, but from the businesses that put profits over people. Free consultation. No pressure.
