Hipskind & Mcaninch

Category: Dram Shop

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Can You Sue the Stadium if a Drunk Fan Gets Behind the Wheel?

When someone is hurt in an accident caused by a drunk driver, they deserve compensation for their injuries. The intoxicated person (and their insurance com ...
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August 20, 2021

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Does Missouri Have a Dram Shop Law?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 26% of traffic fatalities in Missouri in 2018 involved alcohol-impaired driving. Many more ...
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June 25, 2021

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How Dram Shop Laws Work for Drunk Driving Accidents

Along with any criminal charges they might face, drunk drivers are also financially liable for any property damage and personal injury they cause. But what ...
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May 21, 2021

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Plaintiff survives Motion to Dismiss on issue of first impression

Motion to Dismiss defeated.  Hipskind & McAninch, LLC, after a lengthy oral argument, defeated a motion to dismiss filed by a local bar who argued ...
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December 2, 2016

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A Friend Attends Your Holiday Party; Leaves; and Injures Someone; Are You Liable?

No.  This is why. Illinois does not impose liability on social hosts.  It’s important to note that Illinois law does provide limited liability ...
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December 17, 2015