Providing expert witness analysis and testimony for plaintiff and defense attorneys in Nashville, Tennessee involving alcohol overservice, intoxication-related incidents, and failures in responsible alcohol service within hospitality and entertainment venues.
My expert opinions help attorneys assess whether alcohol service practices complied with industry standards and whether overservice contributed to the alleged incident.
I am retained in cases involving alcohol-related injuries, assaults, and accidents where improper alcohol control is alleged. Common areas of evaluation include:
Service Timelines: Analysis of drink counts, pacing, and cumulative consumption.
Behavioral Monitoring: Recognition and interpretation of intoxication indicators.
Management Supervision: Evaluation of server workload and intervention failures.
Nashville’s hospitality landscape presents elevated risks due to its dense concentration of venues and tourism-driven drinking behavior. Analysis often involves:
High-volume service in bar-dense districts like Lower Broadway.
Tourist-driven binge consumption patterns.
Rooftop and multi-level venues with limited visibility for supervisors.
Cases rely on a combination of documentary evidence and behavioral indicators. I conduct detailed reviews of:
Surveillance video and time-stamped footage.
POS transaction data, bar tabs, and receipt histories.
Incident reports and internal management communications.
If you are an attorney handling a case involving dram shop liability, alcohol overservice, security negligence, or premises liability in Nashville, contact Ryan Dahlstrom and Preston Rideout for a confidential preliminary case evaluation.
(702) 696-8745
(662) 466-6045
ryan@expertwitness.co
prestonrideout@gmail.com
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