Drunk Driver Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Austin, Texas
Hit by a drunk driver while riding your motorcycle in Austin, Texas? Medina & Medina holds intoxicated drivers accountable for the devastating injuries they cause. Free consultation.
Drunk driving accidents involving motorcyclists are among the most violent and preventable crashes on Texas roads. When an intoxicated driver collides with a motorcyclist, the rider has virtually no protection from the devastating forces of impact. Motorcyclists struck by drunk drivers in Austin suffer catastrophic injuries and, far too often, lose their lives. These tragedies are entirely the fault of the intoxicated driver who chose to get behind the wheel.
Under Texas law, a driver operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher is legally intoxicated. Texas Penal Code Section 49.04 makes drunk driving a criminal offense, and a conviction provides powerful evidence in a civil personal injury case. Additionally, Texas law allows victims of drunk driving accidents to pursue punitive damages, which are designed to punish the wrongdoer and send a message that this reckless conduct will not be tolerated.
In many drunk driving motorcycle accident cases, a third party may also share liability. Under the Texas Dram Shop Act (Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 2.02), a bar, restaurant, or other establishment that served alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person can be held responsible for injuries that result from that person driving while impaired. This provides an additional avenue of recovery for injured motorcyclists and their families.
Medina & Medina aggressively pursues every dollar of compensation available to motorcyclists injured by drunk drivers in Austin. We investigate the criminal case, subpoena bar and restaurant records, and work with toxicology experts to build an airtight claim. Our firm believes that drunk drivers and the establishments that overserve them must be held fully accountable. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your case.
Common Causes
- Intoxicated driver running a red light or stop sign
- Drunk driver swerving into the oncoming lane of traffic
- Impaired driver failing to yield at an intersection
- Intoxicated driver speeding and losing control of their vehicle
- Drunk driver making an illegal turn without looking for motorcycles
- Bar or restaurant overserving an obviously intoxicated patron
Common Injuries
- Catastrophic traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries resulting in partial or complete paralysis
- Multiple broken bones and crushed limbs
- Severe internal organ damage and internal bleeding
- Permanent disfigurement and scarring
- Amputation of limbs
- Wrongful death
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