As this news story about a fatal DWI reveals, drunk driving accidents are often more violent, sudden, and catastrophic than accidents caused by a sober driver. Drunk driving accidents show an alarming tendency to total victims’ vehicles, produce life-threatening injuries and permanent disabilities, and cause fatal injury. Our Houston DWI accident attorneys note that it’s not unusual for the drunken driver to survive with little or no injury while those in the vehicles he’s hit are dead or in critical condition.
DWI generally accidents result in a much higher fatality rate than accidents caused by sober drivers. About one third of all fatal accidents in the United States each year are caused by drunken drivers.
A higher level of damages resulting from a drunken driver’s crash means the accident will cost more for those responsible for paying the damages. The damages could include medical expenses, vehicle replacement costs, lost wages, and the costs of ongoing medical care. If the drunk driver is uninsured and you don’t have uninsured motorist coverage on your own insurance policy, that means that you might be left paying the costs of the accident. Watch our video to learn more about uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage and what it means for you.
So even while you suffer unjustly from the drunk’s heedless negligence, you face further difficulty. Even if the drunken driver is insured, his insurer won’t hesitate to defend the insurance policy much more fiercely than he would for a less costly accident.
When Texas Dram Shop Laws can help You Obtain Fair Compensation for Your DWI Accident Injuries
Our Houston DWI accident attorneys point out that in some cases, there might be another party responsible for the DWI crash that you can look to for payment: the bar or other establishment that over-served the driver that hit you. You’re entitled to sue all whose negligence contributed to the accident and to your injuries.
But identifying and tracking down all of the responsible parties and obtaining the evidence you need to prove your claims against them can be tremendously challenging.
The drunk himself might not remember where he was drinking. Employees and managers of alcohol-serving establishments are likely to deny responsibility, and might lie to protect their own interests.
A skilled and experienced Houston DWI accident attorney like Tony Denena or Chad Points could help you locate and obtain the proof you need to win a full financial recovery from those responsible for causing your injuries. Texas law lets you pursue those who caused your harm to seek financial compensation from them for the needless injuries they inflicted on you.
You could be eligible to pursue a personal injury claim and/or a wrongful death claim. If the other driver was drunk because a bar, club, hotel, restaurant, or other establishment served him drinks beyond the .08 blood alcohol limit and then allowed him to drive, you might be able to hold that establishment financially accountable under the Texas dram shop laws. The Houston DWI accident attorneys at Denena Points, PC are well versed in the complexities of pursuing compensation claims under the Texas dram shop laws.
Contact Denena Points, PC for Help when a Drunken Driver has injured You
Our Houston DWI accident attorneys could provide you with the legal help you need to get justice and fair compensation after your undeserved accident. Call us at 281-369-4363 or reach us anytime through our online contact form. We provide a FREE initial legal consultation to discuss your accident and evaluate your potential eligibility for financial compensation. You have no obligation to hire an attorney. And we don’t charge you attorney’s fees unless we win your case for you. So there’s no financial risk to you. Call today for your free and confidential legal consultation.