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Bar Fights And Third-Party Liability

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You went out last night to have a few drinks and an out of control patron assaulted you causing you to incur thousands of dollars in medical bills—who is liable for your injuries?

Of course, the inpidual who assaulted you is likely a target for any lawsuit. However the perpetrator may be judgment proof and the bar may be the only entity you can recover from.

While bars in Wisconsin enjoy broad immunity from liability for overserving patrons alcohol, they may be liable in situations like the one above.

An owner of a bar has a duty to protect the members of the public while they are on the premises of the bar. This duty extends to fights that occur in the bar’s parking lot. When patrons “take it outside” the bar may still be liable.

If you are a patron who was injured due to the recklessness or belligerence of another patron, it is important that you act quickly to preserve electronic evidence, such as cctv footage, as well as physical evidence, such as blood-stained clothes.

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  • Kyle Kaufman

    Attorney Kyle Kaufman earned his law degree at the DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois, in 2005. That same year, he returned to Wisconsin and successfully completed the Wisconsin Bar Examination. Throughout his career, Attorney Kaufman built a highly respected practice devoted to divorce and family law, handling complex matters involving child custody, placement, child support, and paternity. Known for his determination in the courtroom, he successfully litigated numerous cases at motion hearings, trials, and dispositional proceedings.

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