In 2017, over 1,000 people were killed in drunk driving accidents across the state of Texas. This figure represents about 28% of all deaths that result from car accidents. In addition to this loss of life, thousands of additional injuries are sustained annually and substantial amounts of property are damaged in DUI-related accidents.
Despite these alarming statistics, however, many people still find it acceptable to drink and drive when they feel like they are still in control of things. This is considered by Texas law as nothing short of negligence.
Negligence is punishable by the law and should you sustain injuries, lose property, or lose a loved one in a car accident, you are entitled to seek a settlement from the responsible driver. With the most experienced DUI legal in Arcola, we are ready to file a damages claim for you. Call today to learn about your legal options and to initiate the claim with our team behind you.
Drunk driving can lead to severe consequences for drivers. It can lead to a jail term or high financial penalties. It can also lead to a revocation of the guilty driver’s driving privileges. However, in most cases, drunk driving ends up negatively impacting innocent victims. They bring about costs and damages such as:
There is no need to worry. More than likely, once the police are informed, emergency medical personnel will arrive at the scene soon enough. The relevant highway patrol officer would have filled an accident report, documenting facts and their professional assessment of what happened at the scene of the accident. A police report will include the responsible driver’s contact information, including the insurance information of the driver. We will help you obtain the relevant police report once you are ready to file a claim and initiate your demand for compensation and damages.
In the case of a hit and run accident, we will do our best to identify the responsible motorist using highway camera footage, dashboard camera footage, witness statements, and more. If the driver is nowhere to be found, we can help you get whatever compensation you are entitled to using your uninsured motorist coverage.
This does not always apply. In Texas, a driver who has a 0.08% blood alcohol level is considered too impaired or drunk for safe driving. However, just because the driver was charged with DUI does not immediately charge him/her of an accident. As such, he/she might not be held liable for your injuries and damages. To get a fair settlement from a drunk driver, you need a lawyer to file a claim on your behalf and negotiate your case all the way through to its conclusion.
Our lawyers offer Arcola DUI accident driving victims free, no-obligation claim evaluation and consultation services. We will help you seek settlements for:
Regardless of how complex your case is, we have the right team to see you through this difficult time and to file a claim for all the damages you have suffered. Contact us today at (713) 677-2159 to get started.