What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident in Texas
The steps you take immediately after a car accident can significantly impact your injury claim. Learn what to do to protect your rights.
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Texas Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer
Victims of drunk drivers deserve justice. We hold intoxicated drivers accountable through personal injury claims and can pursue punitive damages in addition to compensatory damages.
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How We Help Injured Texans
When you’ve been hurt in a drunk driving accident incident, you need an attorney who understands the unique challenges your case brings. Medina & Medina has handled these claims across Texas for years and knows what it takes to get you the compensation you deserve. We offer a free consultation and charge no fee unless we win.
What We Do For You
- Investigate your case thoroughly to establish liability
- Gather evidence including medical records, witness statements, and expert opinions
- Negotiate diligently with insurance companies on your behalf
- Take your case to trial if necessary to get you fair compensation
Why Clients Choose Medina & Medina
Our drunk driving accident attorneys have extensive experience handling these cases across Texas, including Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and beyond. We offer free consultations, bilingual representation, and charge no fee unless we win your case. Medina & Medina gives every case personalized attention because we believe every client deserves an attorney who fights for the right outcome.
Common Causes
- Driving after consuming excessive alcohol at bars or restaurants
- Driving under the influence of prescription or illegal drugs
- Bars or restaurants overserving visibly intoxicated patrons
- Underage drinking and impaired driving
- Combining alcohol with medications that impair judgment
- Social hosts providing alcohol to minors who then drive
Typical Injuries
- Catastrophic head and brain injuries from high speed collisions
- Spinal cord injuries resulting in permanent paralysis
- Severe internal organ damage
- Multiple bone fractures requiring surgical repair
- Wrongful death from high impact crashes
- Severe lacerations and disfiguring scars
How We Prove Liability
The intoxicated driver bears primary liability, and a criminal DWI conviction or blood alcohol test result above 0.08 serves as powerful evidence of negligence in the civil case. Liability may also extend to establishments that served alcohol to the intoxicated driver under dram shop theories. Punitive damages are frequently pursued in drunk driving cases because the decision to drive while impaired demonstrates the kind of gross negligence Texas law is designed to punish.
Texas Legal Framework
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 2.02 establishes dram shop liability, allowing injured parties to pursue claims against bars and restaurants that served alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 41 governs the recovery of exemplary (punitive) damages, which are commonly sought in drunk driving cases. The Texas Penal Code Section 49.04 defines the criminal offense of driving while intoxicated, and a conviction in the criminal case can support the civil claim.
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Frequently Asked Questions
At Medina & Medina, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing upfront and no fees unless we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of your recovery.
In Texas, you generally have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, there are exceptions that may shorten or extend this deadline, so it’s important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible.
You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and in some cases, punitive damages. The amount depends on the specific circumstances of your case.
While you’re not required to have a lawyer, having experienced legal representation typically results in higher settlements. Insurance companies have teams of lawyers working for them, and you deserve someone advocating for your interests too.
Compensation depends on the severity of your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and impact on your life. Contact Medina & Medina for a free evaluation of your case.
Helpful evidence includes police reports, medical records, photos of the scene, witness statements, and insurance information. Our team will help you gather all necessary documentation.
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