How to Prove a Dram Shop Case: Evidence, Investigation, and Building a Winning Claim

How to Prove a Dram Shop Case: Evidence, Investigation, and Building a Winning Claim Quick Answer: Proving a dram shop case requires evidence that the establishment served alcohol to someone who was visibly intoxicated or underage, and that the patron’s subsequent intoxicated conduct caused your injuries. Key evidence includes bar tabs and POS receipts, surveillance…

Slip and Fall Settlements: How Much Is Your Premises Liability Case Worth?

Real Case Example: $190,000 Stairway Fall Settlement Siddons Law Firm recovered a $190,000 settlement for an elderly woman who fell down a flight of stairs inside a commercial office building in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The building owner had failed to maintain adequate handrails and safe stair conditions, resulting in serious injuries requiring extensive medical treatment.…

Property Owner Responsibilities: When Negligent Maintenance Leads to Injuries

Property Owner Responsibilities: When Negligent Maintenance Leads to Injuries Quick Answer: Property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for visitors, including regular inspections, timely repairs of hazards, adequate lighting, snow and ice removal, and proper warning signage. When a property owner’s failure to meet these obligations causes someone to be injured, they…