Dram Shop Liability in Nashville, TN
If you or a loved one was injured in an accident caused by a driver who was found to be intoxicated, you might be able to recover additional damages through a dram shop lawsuit. If you have questions or are seeking compensation for injuries sustained in a drunk driving accident, contact our Nashville liquor liability lawyers.
Holding Restaurant & Bars Accountable for Overserving
If an intoxicated driver causes an accident, it might be possible to hold the restaurant or bar that over-served the driver responsible for the accident. This is referred to as dram shop liability.
In the state of Tennessee, a dram shop claim can be brought if:
- The vendor sold alcohol to the person who was intoxicated;
- The person who purchased the alcohol was a minor or was visibly intoxicated; and
- The sale of that alcohol was directly related to the causing of the injury.
At Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, we understand the intricacies of dram shop liability cases and can help our clients pursue all legal options if they were involved in a serious drunk driving accident. Our attorneys can explore all legal avenues of compensation for our clients. Our ultimate goal is to ensure our clients receive the proper medical treatment and are compensated for lost wages and their medical bills.
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For more than three decades, Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge has provided quality representation to individuals throughout Tennessee. Clients appreciate that we have experience in a wide range of practice areas. Our knowledge allows us to thoroughly investigate all aspects of an accident and offer clients opinions on the various options they face. Backed by 100 years of combined experience, we have what it takes to help you.
Those wishing to discuss their options can do so through a free consultation with our firm. If you decide further representation is necessary, we can help you through negotiation or litigation.
Verdicts & Settlements
Unmatched Dedication Has Led to Record-Setting Victories-
Personal Injury - Erin Andrews Lawsuit Against Hotel $55 Million
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Medical Malpractice - 62 Year Old Woman $22.2 Million
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Medical Malpractice - Largest Verdict in Weakley County History $15.2 Million
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Medical Malpractice - Davidson County $6.5 Million
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Wrongful Death of 22 Month Old $5 Million
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Medical Malpractice - 24 Year Old College Student $4 Million
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Wrongful Death - Tractor-Trailer Wreck $3.25 Million
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Wrongful Death - 16 Year Old Boy $3 Million
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Auto Accident - Rutherford County $3 Million
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Wrongful Death & Personal Injury - Auto Accident $2.9 Million
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Awards & Accolades
Highly Respected in the Legal Community-
The Inner Circle of Advocates
Randall Kinnard is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, a prestigious invite-only group comprised of the top 100 plaintiffs’ trial lawyers in the United States.
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Best Lawyers
Randall Kinnard (since 1993), Daniel Clayton (since 2010), Mark Beveridge (since 2011), Mary Ellen Morris (since 2017), and Jennifer Eberle (2022) have all been recognized for their legal skill and achievements.
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Best Law Firms
The firm has received the prestigious “Best Law Firms” rating in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law, Personal Injury Litigation, and Product Liability Litigation.
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American Board of Trial Advocates
Attorneys Randall Kinnard and Daniel Clayton are members of ABOTA, a nationwide organization of lawyers who care passionately about the trial system in the United States.
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American College of
Trial LawyersRandall Kinnard is an inducted member of the ACTL, one of North America’s premier trial organizations comprised of less than 1% of all lawyers in each state.
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International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Randall Kinnard & Daniel Clayton are members of the invitation-only International Academy of Trial Lawyers, which is limited to 500 trial lawyers in the United States.
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Litigation Counsel of America
Randall Kinnard is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, an invite-only honorary society comprised of less than .5% of all U.S. lawyers.
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Randall Kinnard and Daniel Clayton have been voted to the list of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers organization.
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Primerus
The firm is a member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms – a society of top-rated, independent, boutique law firms committed to professional excellence.
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Daniel Clayton - Personal Injury
Attorney Daniel Clayton was named as “Lawyer of the Year” by U.S. News - Best Lawyers in the area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in Nashville, TN
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Mark Beveridge - Product Liability
Attorney Mark Beveridge was named as "Lawyer of the Year" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers in the area of Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs in Nashville, TN.
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Daniel Clayton - Medical Malpractice
Attorney Daniel Clayton was named "Lawyer of the Year" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers in the area of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs in Nashville, TN
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Randall Kinnard - Product Liability
Attorney Randall Kinnard was named the 2019 Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in Nashville, TN.
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Daniel Clayton - Medical Malpractice
Attorney Daniel Clayton was named a "Lawyer of the Year" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers in the area of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs in Nashville, TN
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Mark Beveridge - Medical Malpractice
Attorney Mark Beveridge has been named a Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs.
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Mark Beveridge - Personal Injury
Attorney Mark Beveridge has been named a "Lawyer of the Year" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers in Personal Injury Litigation.
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Daniel Clayton - Product Liability
Attorney Daniel Clayton was named a 2016 U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs in Nashville, TN
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Super Laywers
Randall Kinnard, Daniel Clayton, and Mark Beveridge have been voted to TN Super Lawyers®. This organization recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in their practice area.
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AV Preeminent Rating
Randall Kinnard, Daniel Clayton, Mark Beveridge, and Mary Ellen Morris have received the highest rating for legal excellence by Martindale-Hubbell.
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40 Under 40
Our attorneys have been voted by their peers to the "Top 40 under 40" Trial Lawyers list, as awarded by The National Trial Lawyers organization.
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Best 150 Lawyers
Our firm’s trial attorneys have been recognized among the state’s leading legal minds, and named by Business TN Magazine to its coveted “150 Best Lawyers in Tennessee” list.
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Best of the Bar
Randall Kinnard, Daniel Clayton and Mark Beveridge have been named as 2020 “Best of the Bar” by Nashville Business Journal.
