The numbers tell a devastating story. In 2024, 1,053 people were killed in Texas crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers — accounting for over 25 percent of all traffic deaths in our state, according to records maintained by the Department of Public Safety. Texas ranks second-worst in the nation for drunk driving, with more than 42 percent of our traffic fatalities involving drunk drivers. One person dies every 7 hours and 32 minutes on Texas roads because someone chose to drink and drive.
Behind each statistic is a real person — a parent who won’t come home, a child whose life was stolen, a spouse facing an unbearable loss. Whether you’ve lost someone you love, suffered serious injuries, or aren’t sure yet of the full extent of your harm, Texas law provides a path forward. This guide and video, provided by the personal injury attorneys at Varghese Summersett, explains your rights and the immediate steps you should take.
The Reality of Drunk Driving Crashes in Texas
Drunk driving crashes are fundamentally different from typical accidents. These collisions stem from a conscious, illegal choice. When someone gets behind the wheel after drinking, they knowingly endanger everyone on the road under Texas Penal Code §49.04. The consequences range from catastrophic injuries to death. Texas has not experienced a single deathless day on its highways in nearly 24 years.
If You’ve Lost a Loved One to a Drunk Driver
Every single day, three families in Texas lose someone they love because of drunk driving. The shock and pain of losing a family member in such a preventable tragedy can feel unbearable. No amount of legal action can fill the void left behind, but Texas law acknowledges the immense harm caused by these senseless acts. Families have the right to seek justice — not only to hold the drunk driver accountable but also to ease the financial burdens that follow an unexpected loss.
When someone is killed by a drunk driver, it’s not just an accident — it’s a criminal act rooted in negligence. While the criminal justice system handles punishment through DWI or intoxication manslaughter charges, a civil wrongful death claim focuses on helping your family recover damages for the emotional, financial, and practical consequences of the loss. These may include funeral and burial expenses, loss of income or support, medical bills from emergency care, and compensation for the emotional pain and suffering your family endures.
Immediate Steps When a Family Member Dies
1. Focus on your family first.
Your immediate focus should be on your loved ones and your own well-being. In the first few days after such a tragedy, there’s no legal urgency to make decisions. Spend that time grieving together, making funeral arrangements, and leaning on the people who care about you. Accept help from friends and family — you don’t have to face this alone.
2. Preserve evidence when you’re ready.
When you feel able, gather the police report, any photographs from the scene, medical records from emergency treatment, and the death certificate. An attorney can obtain many of these documents, but having them helps.
3. Contact an experienced wrongful death attorney within the first few months.
Texas law gives families two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death claim. However, waiting too long can make it harder to build a strong case. Evidence can deteriorate, witnesses’ memories can fade, and vital documents may become difficult to obtain.
In addition, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §71.004(b). states that if eligible family members — such as the spouse, children, or parents of the deceased — don’t file a wrongful death claim within three months of the death, the executor of the estate is required to file it on their behalf. That’s why consulting an attorney within the first few months is important, even if you’re not yet ready to take legal action.
A compassionate and experienced wrongful death lawyer can handle the legal complexities, communicate with insurance companies, and protect your family’s rights while you focus on healing.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §71.004(a) strictly limits who may bring a wrongful death lawsuit. Only these family members have legal standing:
- The surviving spouse (whether or not they have remarried)
- The deceased person’s children (biological or legally adopted)
- The deceased person’s parents
These family members may file the claim jointly or individually. Notably, siblings, grandparents, stepchildren (unless legally adopted), and other relatives cannot file wrongful death claims under Texas law, no matter how close they were to the deceased.
If eligible family members do not file a wrongful death lawsuit within three months after the death, the personal representative (executor or administrator) of the deceased person’s estate may file the claim on behalf of the family under §71.004(b).
What Compensation Can Your Family Recover?
Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §71.004, your family can seek compensation for:
- Loss of love, companionship, comfort, care, assistance, protection, affection, and moral support that the deceased would have provided
- Loss of consortium (for the surviving spouse)
- Mental anguish, grief, and sorrow experienced by surviving family members
- Loss of inheritance – the financial support and earnings the deceased would have contributed to the family over their lifetime
- Reasonable and necessary funeral and burial expenses
Exemplary (Punitive) Damages in Wrongful Death Cases
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §71.009 specifically authorizes exemplary damages in wrongful death cases resulting from a “willful act or omission or gross negligence.” Drunk driving typically qualifies.
Gross negligence under §41.001(11) means the drunk driver had actual, subjective awareness that driving while intoxicated created an extreme degree of risk to others, yet proceeded anyway with conscious indifference to human life. When drunk driving causes death — which constitutes intoxication manslaughter under Texas Penal Code §49.08 — the normal caps on punitive damages often do not apply, allowing substantially higher awards to punish the wrongdoer and deter others.
Critical Deadline: Two Years from Date of Death
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003(b) gives you two years from the date of your loved one’s death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This deadline is absolute in most circumstances. Miss it, and you lose your right to compensation forever.
The clock starts on the date of death, not the date of the accident. If your loved one survived for days or weeks before dying from their injuries, the two-year period begins when they pass away.
If You Were Injured by a Drunk Driver
If you survived a drunk driving crash with injuries — whether broken bones, head trauma, spinal damage, internal injuries, or other harm — you have the right to hold the drunk driver fully accountable under Texas law.
Immediate Steps After Being Injured
1. Seek medical attention immediately.
Even if you think your injuries are minor, get examined. Internal bleeding, concussions, and soft tissue injuries often don’t show symptoms immediately. Medical documentation from the emergency room or your doctor becomes critical evidence. Tell the medical provider exactly what happened and describe all your symptoms.
2. Call the police if they aren’t already there.
Law enforcement will document the scene, conduct field sobriety tests, and create an official accident report. Under Texas Transportation Code and Penal Code §49.04, officers can arrest the driver for Driving While Intoxicated if they have probable cause. Request a copy of the police report—it often contains crucial evidence like the driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC), failed sobriety tests, and officer observations.
3. Document everything you can.
If you’re physically able, take photographs of:
- All vehicles involved, from multiple angles
- Your visible injuries
- Skid marks, debris, and road conditions
- Traffic signs and signals
- Damage to guardrails or other property
Get contact information from any witnesses. Their statements can be vital.
4. Preserve all evidence.
Keep your damaged clothing, save all medical records and bills, document missed work days, and photograph your injuries as they heal. Take notes about your pain levels, limitations, and how the injuries affect your daily life.
5. Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company.
You must report the accident to your own insurance company, but politely decline to give a detailed recorded statement to the drunk driver’s insurance company until you’ve spoken with an attorney. Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts, and your words can be used against you.
6. Contact an experienced personal injury attorney quickly.
Drunk driving cases involve criminal proceedings, civil claims, insurance negotiations, and potentially dram shop liability. You need someone who understands how these pieces fit together under Texas law.
Compensation: Your Legal Rights Under Texas Law
Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §71.002, if a drunk driver injures you through their “wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default,” you have the right to pursue compensation for a wide range of damages. These fall into three categories: economic, non-economic and punitive.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are measurable financial losses you’ve suffered as a result of the crash and can include:
- Medical Expenses: All past and future costs for emergency room care, hospitalization, surgeries, medications, physical therapy, rehabilitation, medical equipment, and necessary home modifications.
- Lost Wages and Earning Capacity: Income lost due to missed work and reduced ability to earn in the future if your injuries prevent you from returning to your previous job or career.
- Property Damage: Repair or replacement costs for your vehicle and any personal property damaged in the crash.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damage cover the intangible, personal impacts of your injuries and can include:
- Physical Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the pain you have experienced and may continue to experience.
- Mental and Emotional Anguish: Anxiety, depression, PTSD, fear, and emotional trauma resulting from the accident.
- Permanent Disability or Disfigurement: Compensation for lasting impairments, including paralysis, amputation, or scarring.
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life: For hobbies, activities, or experiences you can no longer enjoy because of your injuries.
Exemplary (Punitive) Damages
Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §41.003, you may also seek exemplary, or punitive, damages when you prove by clear and convincing evidence that the drunk driver acted with gross negligence. This means:
- The driver had actual, subjective awareness that driving while intoxicated created an extreme risk to others.
- Despite knowing the risk, they proceeded with conscious indifference to your safety and welfare.
Drunk driving often meets this legal threshold. Choosing to drive drunk, despite its known dangers, can demonstrate the conscious disregard required under §41.001(11).
Importantly, if the drunk driver’s conduct qualifies as intoxication assault under Texas Penal Code §49.07 (causing serious bodily injury while intoxicated), the statutory caps on exemplary damages may not apply, potentially opening the door to significantly higher financial recovery.
Holding Bars and Restaurants Accountable: Dram Shop Claims
You may have claims beyond just the drunk driver. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code §2.02 creates liability for bars, restaurants, and other alcohol providers who serve someone who is “obviously intoxicated to the extent that he presented a clear danger to himself and others” when that intoxication is a proximate cause of your injuries. This is what is known as a dram shop claim. To succeed, you must prove:
- The establishment served alcohol to the driver
- At the time of service, it was apparent the driver was obviously intoxicated and presented a clear danger
- The driver’s intoxication was a proximate cause of your injuries
Social hosts who provide alcohol to minors under 18 may also face liability. Your attorney can investigate whether the drunk driver was at a bar, restaurant, or party before the crash.
Critical Deadline: Two Years from Date of Accident
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003(a) gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. This deadline is strictly enforced. If you miss it, Texas courts will dismiss your case, and you’ll lose your right to compensation.
The clock starts ticking on the date of the crash—not when you finish medical treatment, not when the criminal case concludes, and not when you realize the full extent of your injuries (with limited exceptions). Don’t delay in consulting with an attorney.
Hidden Injuries after a Crash: What You Need to Know
Not all injuries are immediately apparent. Adrenaline, shock, and the chaotic aftermath of a crash can mask serious harm. You might feel “okay” at the scene only to discover significant injuries hours or days later. This is common and dangerous.
Why Some Injuries Don’t Show Symptoms Immediately
- Internal bleeding can be life-threatening but may not cause obvious symptoms for hours. Bleeding in the abdomen, chest, or around organs can be subtle until it becomes critical.
- Concussions and traumatic brain injuries often don’t present clear symptoms right away. You might feel fine initially, then develop headaches, confusion, memory problems, nausea, or personality changes days later.
- Soft tissue injuries like whiplash, torn ligaments, or muscle damage may not cause significant pain until inflammation sets in—typically 24 to 48 hours after the accident.
- Spinal injuries can be masked by adrenaline. Herniated discs, compressed nerves, or vertebral fractures might not cause immediate pain but can lead to chronic problems.
- Psychological trauma, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, often emerges in the days and weeks following a traumatic crash.
What You Must Do Even If You Feel Fine
- Go to the emergency room or urgent care immediately after the accident.
Tell the medical staff you were in a car accident with a drunk driver. Even if you feel uninjured, tell them about any discomfort, no matter how minor — soreness, stiffness, slight headache, or feeling “off.” They will conduct examinations and imaging to check for hidden injuries. This medical visit creates a crucial record. Insurance companies routinely argue that if you didn’t seek immediate medical care, you couldn’t have been seriously hurt. Don’t give them that argument. - Monitor yourself closely for 72 hours.
Pay close attention to how you are feeling physically and mentally after an accident. Watch for:- Headaches or dizziness
- Neck or back pain
- Numbness or tingling
- Nausea or vomiting
- Confusion or memory problems
- Mood changes
- Difficulty sleeping
- Any new pain or symptoms
- Return to a doctor immediately if any symptoms develop.
Don’t wait. Tell the doctor these symptoms started after the accident. This documentation is critical. - Document everything even if you feel fine.
Take photos of any bruises, scrapes, or marks on your body (even minor ones). Write down what happened while the memory is fresh. Get the police report. Collect witness information. - Consult with a personal injury attorney even if you’re unsure about your injuries.
An attorney can explain your rights, advise you on what to watch for, and help ensure you don’t miss important deadlines. Most personal injury attorneys offer free consultations.
The “Discovery Rule” and Texas Statute of Limitations
Texas generally requires you to file a lawsuit within two years of the accident under §16.003(a). However, Texas courts recognize a limited “discovery rule” for injuries that are “inherently undiscoverable” at the time they occur.
If your injury truly could not have been discovered through reasonable diligence when the accident happened, the statute of limitations may not begin until you discover (or reasonably should have discovered) the injury. This exception is narrow and fact-specific. Don’t rely on it — seek medical attention immediately and consult an attorney to protect your rights.
The Criminal Case vs. Your Civil Claim: Understanding the Critical Difference
Criminal prosecution by the State of Texas under Penal Code §49.04 (DWI), §49.07 (intoxication assault), or §49.08 (intoxication manslaughter) is completely separate from your civil claim. Although both arise from the same tragic event, they serve entirely different purposes, follow different procedures, and have different outcome. Understanding this distinction is crucial to protecting your rights and interests.
The Criminal Case:
- Brought by the District Attorney, not by you or your family.
- Its purpose is to punish the driver for breaking the law — through jail or prison time, probation, fine, or license suspension
- The State must prove guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt”
- You are a witness, not a party. You may be asked to provide a statement, testify, or share victim impact information, but you do not control how the prosecution proceeds.
- Any criminal penalties go to the State of Texas, not directly to you
- Even if the driver is acquitted or the criminal case is delayed, that does not prevent you from seeking civil justice.
Your Civil Claim:
- Brought by you, or your attorney on your behalf
- The purpose is to compensate you for your injuries and losses
- The legal standard is lower: you must prove liability by a “preponderance of the evidence,” meaning it is more likely than not that the driver was responsible.
- You are the plaintiff seeking damages, meaning you have control over the claim, including whether to negotiate a settlement or proceed to trial.
- Any compensation or damages awarded go directly to you and your family, not the State.
- Civil cases can often uncover additional facts not fully developed in the criminal case, including details about alcohol service, vehicle ownership, or negligent third parties (like bars or restaurants that overserved the driver).
A criminal conviction strengthens your civil case by establishing intoxication and fault. However, you do not need to wait for the criminal case to conclude before pursuing your civil claim. In fact, you cannot wait — your two-year statute of limitations runs regardless of the criminal proceedings.
Why the District Attorney Is NOT Your Attorney
This is one of the most important things to understand: The District Attorney does not represent you. The DA represents the State of Texas and the interests of the public. While the DA may consult with you as a victim and keep you informed, they do not work for you, and their goals may not align with yours.
The DA’s job is to prosecute crime and protect public safety. Their focus is on:
- Securing a conviction or guilty plea
- Imposing criminal penalties (jail time, fines, probation)
- Protecting the community from dangerous drivers
- Managing an overwhelming caseload of hundreds of cases
The DA’s job is NOT to:
- Maximize your financial compensation
- Gather evidence for your civil case
- Negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf
- Ensure you receive medical treatment
- Meet your civil statute of limitations deadlines
- Recover damages for your medical bills, lost wages, or pain and suffering
The DA might accept a plea bargain that serves the State’s interests but provides you with no financial recovery whatsoever. The drunk driver could plead guilty, serve probation, pay a fine to the State — and you could be left with $200,000 in medical bills and no compensation. This happens regularly.
Why You Need Your Own Personal Injury Attorney to Protect Your Interests
You need an attorney who represents you and only you— someone whose sole focus is advancing your interests and maximizing your recovery. Your personal injury attorney will:
- Advise you on your legal rights and options under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. This includes claims you may not even know exist, such as dram shop liability, underinsured motorist coverage, and exemplary damages.
- Protect you from insurance company tactics that could devastate your claim. Insurance adjusters will contact you quickly, often while you’re still hospitalized, seeking recorded statements, medical authorizations, and settlement releases. They’re trained to minimize payouts. Your attorney shields you from these tactics.
- Advance your financial interests aggressively. While the DA pursues criminal penalties, your attorney pursues every dollar you’re entitled to under Texas law — compensation for all medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, future care needs, and punitive damages.
- Coordinate with the criminal case strategically. Your attorney can obtain discovery from the criminal proceedings—police reports, toxicology results, witness statements, dash cam footage — and use this evidence to strengthen your civil claim.
- Ensure you don’t miss critical deadlines. The two-year statute of limitations under §16.003 doesn’t pause for the criminal case. Your attorney tracks all deadlines and files your lawsuit on time.
- Fight for you when no one else will. The drunk driver’s insurance company will hire aggressive defense lawyers. You need someone equally aggressive fighting for you.
How Varghese Summersett Works Drunk Driving Cases
Drunk driving cases require meticulous investigation and aggressive advocacy. At Varghese Summersett, we don’t rely on what insurance companies tell us or accept their version of events. We build your case from the ground up, gathering every piece of evidence needed to prove liability, establish damages, and maximize your recovery.
Accident Reconstruction
We work with certified accident reconstruction experts who analyze:
- Vehicle damage patterns to determine impact speed, point of impact, and force of collision
- Skid marks, debris fields, and roadway evidence to reconstruct the drunk driver’s path and speed
- EDR (Event Data Recorder) or “black box” data from both vehicles, which records speed, braking, steering input, and seatbelt use in the seconds before impact
- Dash cam and surveillance footage from nearby businesses, traffic cameras, and other vehicles
- Physical evidence, including final vehicle positions, road conditions, and visibility factors
This reconstruction proves exactly how the crash occurred and often reveals that the drunk driver was traveling at excessive speeds or engaged in other reckless conduct beyond just intoxication — strengthening your claim for exemplary damages.
Vehicle Evaluation and Inspection
Before insurance companies dispose of the vehicles, we:
- Inspect and photograph all vehicles involved, documenting the severity of damage
- Preserve critical evidence, including airbag deployment data, damaged components, and structural deformation
- Analyze crush damage with experts to determine collision forces—critical for proving the severity of impact when injuries may not be immediately visible
- Review repair estimates and total loss valuations to ensure you’re fully compensated for property damage
Insurance companies often try to minimize vehicle damage to argue that your injuries couldn’t be serious. Our thorough vehicle evaluation prevents that argument.
Obtaining Complete Medical Records
We gather all medical documentation related to your injuries:
- Emergency room records documenting your initial presentation and treatment
- Ambulance reports showing on-scene observations and your condition immediately after the crash
- Hospital records, including admission notes, surgical reports, imaging studies (X-rays, CT scans, MRIs), and discharge summaries
- Follow-up treatment records from all physicians, specialists, physical therapists, and other providers
- Pharmacy records documenting prescribed medications
- Mental health records if you’re being treated for PTSD, anxiety, depression, or other psychological trauma
- Life care plans from medical experts detailing your future care needs and costs
We work with your healthcare providers to ensure records are complete and clearly document how the drunk driving crash caused your injuries. Insurance companies scrutinize medical records looking for gaps in treatment or alternative explanations for injuries — we make sure the records tell your complete story.
Obtaining DWI Blood Draw Records and Toxicology Results
Blood alcohol evidence is crucial for proving intoxication and establishing gross negligence. We obtain:
- DWI blood draw warrants showing probable cause for the draw
- Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) results from law enforcement testing
- Complete toxicology reports showing not just alcohol levels but any drugs in the driver’s system
- Chain of custody documentation proving the blood evidence was properly handled
- Hospital blood draws if the drunk driver was also transported for treatment
- Expert analysis of BAC evidence, including retrograde extrapolation to determine the driver’s BAC at the time of the crash (not just when blood was drawn hours later)
We also obtain the administrative license suspension (ALR) hearing records from the Texas Department of Public Safety, which contain valuable testimony and evidence from the traffic stop and arrest.
Criminal Case Discovery
We coordinate with the police department and District Attorney’s office in an effort to obtain information and evidence for the criminal case, including:
- Police reports with officer observations of intoxication
- Dash cam and body cam footage showing the drunk driver’s behavior, failed sobriety tests, and admissions
- Witness statements taken by law enforcement
- 911 calls from witnesses reporting the drunk driver
- Bar receipts and credit card records (if obtained through criminal investigation)
- Cell phone records showing texting or calling while intoxicated
- Prior DWI convictions establishing a pattern of dangerous behavior
This evidence from the criminal case becomes powerful ammunition in your civil claim.
Investigating Dram Shop Liability
When the drunk driver was drinking at a bar or restaurant before the crash, we investigate potential claims under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code §2.02:
- Identify where the driver was drinking through credit card records, witness interviews, and the driver’s own statements
- Send spoliation letters immediately to bars and restaurants, demanding they preserve all surveillance video before it’s automatically deleted
- Obtain video footage showing the driver’s level of intoxication and how much alcohol was served
- Interview bartenders and servers about the driver’s visible intoxication
- Subpoena receipts and records showing what was served and when
- Review TABC compliance records and prior violations
- Depose establishment employees about their training, policies, and actions on the night in question
Dram shop cases add another defendant with insurance coverage, often significantly increasing the total compensation available to you.
Our Unmatched Trial Experience in Intoxication Cases
Most personal injury firms handle drunk driving cases occasionally. We handle them routinely. When insurance companies know your attorney has extensive experience, they take your case seriously and make better settlement offers.
Our trial experience means we know:
- How to pick a jury that will hold drunk drivers accountable
- How to present toxicology evidence persuasively
- How to prove gross negligence for exemplary damages
- How to cross-examine drunk drivers and defense experts
- How to argue the full value of your case to a jury
- How to respond to the defenses insurance companies raise
We’re not afraid to try cases. Insurance companies know it. That gives you leverage in negotiations and ensures you receive fair value for your claim—whether through settlement or verdict.
Why You Need Experienced Legal Representation
Insurance companies know drunk driving cases often result in substantial damages, including exemplary damages. They fight these claims aggressively, scrutinizing every element of your case. The investigation and case preparation described above requires resources, expertise, and experience that most law firms simply don’t have.
At Varghese Summersett, this is what we do. We have the knowledge, resources, and proven track record to:
- Investigate thoroughly – As detailed above, we leave no stone unturned in building your case
- Preserve critical evidence – We act immediately to prevent evidence destruction
- Work with the best experts – Accident reconstruction specialists, medical experts, economists, toxicologists, and vocational rehabilitation experts
- Identify all liable parties – The drunk driver, their insurance company, bars or restaurants under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code §2.02, underinsured motorist coverage, and any other potential defendants
- Calculate full damages – Including all future medical care, lost earning capacity, and non-economic losses
- Navigate both criminal and civil proceedings – Understanding how they interact and using the criminal case to strengthen your civil claim
- Fight for exemplary damages – Proving gross negligence under Chapter 41 to maximize your recovery
- Negotiate aggressively – Dealing with insurance companies that will try to minimize your claim
- Try your case if necessary – Taking your case to a jury when settlement offers are inadequate, backed by our extensive trial experience
- Meet all deadlines – Filing your lawsuit within the strict time limits of §16.003
You need attorneys who will fight as hard for you as the drunk driver’s insurance company will fight against you. That’s what we do.
Time Limits: Don’t Miss Your Deadline
Texas law imposes strict deadlines that can destroy your case if missed:
- Personal injury claims: Two years from the date of the accident (§16.003(a))
- Wrongful death claims: Two years from the date of death (§16.003(b))
- Claims against government entities: Six months to file notice under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §101.101
- Dram shop claims: Two years from the date of the accident
These deadlines begin running immediately — while you’re in the hospital, while you’re grieving, while the criminal case is pending. The statute doesn’t care about your circumstances. Miss the deadline, and you lose your right to compensation forever, no matter how strong your case.
What to Do if You’re Hit By a Drunk Driver in Texas? Contact Varghese Summersett Today
If you’ve lost a loved one to a drunk driver, if you’ve been injured in a drunk driving crash, or if you were involved in a crash with a drunk driver and aren’t sure of your injuries, contact Varghese Summersett for a free, confidential consultation.
We’ll review your case, explain your rights under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapters 41 and 71, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Chapter 2, and all applicable Texas statutes. We’ll outline the specific claims available to you and develop a strategy to maximize your recovery.
You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Let us handle the legal complexities while you focus on healing or grieving.
The statistics are staggering: 1,053 Texans killed by drunk drivers in 2024. Thousands more injured. When it happens to you or your family, Texas law gives you powerful tools to fight back and hold the drunk driver accountable. Use them.
This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. Outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Contact an attorney to discuss your particular situation and applicable statutes.
