Restaurant and Bar Premises Liability

At restaurants and bars, customers can fall if the establishment fails to keep floors, stairs and walkways free from spills. Premises liability actions have been brought against establishments that fail to eject customers who pose a danger (often from intoxication) to other patrons.

Additionally, restaurants, nightclubs and bars that serve liquor or alcohol to visibly intoxicated persons can be held liable if the intoxicated person then injures another person. These injuries usually occur when a drunk driver hits someone. The restaurant or bar may be held liable in certain circumstances. If you have been hit by a drunk driver who was served at a restaurant or bar, you must contact a personal injury lawyer immediately: very strict deadlines apply to these claims. In Oregon, in many cases the deadline for a claim against the restaurant or bar that served the visibly intoxicated person is 180 days. The deadline for claims against other parties may be longer.

If you have been injured on another's property, it is important to have an Oregon attorney evaluate any claim you may have against the land owner, manager or landlord. The law provides strict deadlines for bringing injury, insurance and wrongful death claims. It is critical that you contact an attorney if you think that you may have a claim. An Oregon or Washington personal injury attorney based in Portland at Vangelisti Kocher LLP can provide you a free consultation to discuss your injuries and legal rights with respect to a premises liability claim.