Drunk Driving Accident Attorney

Drunk driving cases involve both a criminal case and a civil injury claim. We use BAC results, police observations, dashcam/bodycam video, restaurant/bar records and conviction records to strengthen your case and establish fault clearly. This added evidence often leads to stronger claims and better financial outcomes.

In most situations, you have two years from the crash date to file your injury lawsuit. Some cases have exceptions, so it is important to speak with a lawyer quickly. Early action helps preserve evidence like witness statements, videos, reports, photographs, black bos and toxicology records that may fade or disappear.

A DUI arrest or conviction can support your injury case by confirming the driver’s impairment. We collect police reports, BAC results, black box and court records to strengthen your claim. Even without a conviction, strong evidence from officers, witnesses, and video can help prove liability.

Yes. Texas law allows punitive damages when a driver acted with extreme recklessness, including driving drunk. These damages punish dangerous behavior and can increase the value of your claim. We gather the evidence needed to show the level of risk the impaired driver created.

If the drunk driver has no insurance, you may still recover compensation through the vehicle policy or potentially an employer policy if the drunk driver was on the job, the bar or restaurant that served the drunk and your uninsured motorist coverage. This insurance helps pay for injuries, lost wages, pain and suffering, impairment, scaring, and damage to your vehicle. We review every available policy to find coverage and protect your financial recovery.

Texas allows you to recover compensation if you are fifty percent or less at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage of responsibility. We investigate the crash, review police evidence, black box downloads, and work to lower any assigned fault to protect the value of your claim.

You should not give a recorded statement before speaking with an attorney. Insurance adjusters are trained to use your words against you. We handle all communication with the insurance company, so you avoid attempted misconstruction of your words and focus on medical care, treatment, and getting your life back on track.

You can claim medical bills, future treatment, lost income, reduced earning ability, pain and suffering, emotional distress, scaring, and property losses. Drunk driving cases may also qualify for punitive damages. We document every type of loss to show how the crash changed your health, work, and daily life.

There are no upfront fees to hire us. We work on a contingency fee, which means you pay only if we win your case. This lets you focus on healing without worrying about hourly billing or legal expenses. Our fee comes from the recovery we obtain for you, not from your pocket upfront.