All businesses serving alcohol are exposed to liquor liability. The only way to eliminate it is to stop serving alcohol. Since this is not a viable option for the bars and taverns, there are numerous strategies taught to limit liquor liability.
- Train servers in safe alcohol serving techniques, like those available at http://www.gettips.com/.
- Create a policy for encouraging safe drinking and guidelines for handling intoxicated patrons, like free cabs.
- Purchase liquor liability insurance
Liquor Liability Insurance
Liquor liability insurance protects businesses serving alcohol just like your home owner’s or car insurance protects you. It does not completely eliminate liability. Coverage will not include situations in which alcohol service is in violation of laws or regulations. If a minor is involved after being served, the business’ liquor liability would not protect them. Another example would be serving a person who is already clearly intoxicated. This insurance is intended to protect them from mistakes, not negligence.
Liquor Liability Lawyer
Liquor liability can be complicated due to the objective nature of the insurance coverage. Additionally, reports show only 35% of businesses that could have that coverage buy it. An attorney at the Clore Law Group can determine if yo have a valid liquor liability claim.
