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Dram Shop

Insurance Defense for Alcohol Establishments

Restaurants, bars and liquor stores face the potential of litigation as a result of dram shop laws that place liability on commercial sellers of alcohol when their customers injure a third party. Our firm provides insurance defense representation for carriers, their insured's and self-insured's throughout Alaska in dram shop claims filed by injured parties.

At the law firm of Lynch & Associates, P.C. in Anchorage, Alaska, our attorneys work exclusively in insurance defense. We provide clear and cost-effective guidance for our clients backed by years of experience among our team of lawyers. We have the resources and ability to take on complex litigation for a wide range of clients.

The Experience to Represent Your Interests

Dram shop is a tool frequently used when a negligent driver is uninsured or underinsured. By filing a claim against the alcohol establishment, the attorney for the injured is able to explore more avenues for substantial financial recovery following a car accident with someone under the influence of alcohol. As a result, automobile accident litigation involving an intoxicated driver often includes dram shop claims.

As experienced litigators, we have provided reliable insurance defense coverage since 1973 and taken on cases that include:

  • Quadriplegia of intoxicated pedestrian served by a package store prior to the accident
  • Death of one minor and serious injuries to another in a car accident
  • Double wrongful death claims arising from a shooting
  • Injuries to a bystander witness to a fight
  • Injuries to a patron falling through a trap door into a basement liquor storage area

Often these claims are filed on the eve of the two-year statute of limitation, by which point retailers and restaurants may have experienced staff turn-over and memories of serving the customer may have faded. Our seasoned staff is able to provide proven investigative ability to help support the insured's case.

Representing Alaska Insurer's and Insured's

With decades of experience in insurance and dram shop liability defense, we provide the knowledge, ability and experience to take on complex litigation. Call our office at 907-276-3222 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.

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Lynch & Associates, P.C.
425 G Street, Suite 420
Anchorage, AK 99501
Office: 907-276-3222
Fax: 907-278-9498
Lynch@northlaw.com

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Defending In Your Area

We provide experienced insurance defense for Alaska clients from Juneau, Barrow, Anchorage, Nome, Fairbanks and all points in between. No matter where in Alaska your case may be we can defend you.