The CDC states that of the 112 million road accidents involving drunk drivers in 2010:
** Men caused 80% of them;
** 85% of the accidents resulted from binge drinkers; and
** Men under the age of 34 accounted for approximately 1/3 of the wrecks.
Government data reveals that almost 11,000 Americans suffer fatal injuries each year on our roads because of drunk drivers. The CDC asserts that generally 4 drinks within an hour will put a 160-pound man over the legal limit for alcohol, and that 3 drinks within two hours will put a 120-pound woman over the legal limit.
Texas has a growing number of accidents involving vehicles striking pedestrians. Many of the fatal car – pedestrian accidents involve drivers who exceed the legal limit for alcohol. If you’re injured in an accident because of a drunk driver, collecting just compensation for your injuries might not be the “slam dunk” case that you expect.
Drunk drivers often don’t hold the insurance coverage or the assets with which to pay your claim. And even drunk drivers, guided by a crafty defense lawyer, can make use of defenses like comparative negligence and who had the legal right of way.
You’ll need an experienced lawyer of your own to examine the alternative routes to a successful case outcome for you. Your lawyer might need to use the Texas “dram shop” laws against the bar or club that served your drunk driver in order to obtain just financial compensation for you. And a skilled lawyer with long-term, practical experience of drunk driving accident cases could help you build a successful claim for hefty punitive damages against the driver.
The Clear Lake accident lawyers of Denena & Points have more than 12 years of practical experience helping clients injured by drunk drivers obtain economic justice after their injuries. We know the dram shop laws, and we know how to build a solid claim for punitive damages against a drunk driving defendant and those who served his alcohol. Call today for your free consultation. Let us put our extensive knowledge and successful track record to work for your benefit.