In Texas, a person is considered to be “drunk” if their blood alcohol content is over .08%. Anyone with this BAC is at a high risk of causing someone harm. Their reaction time will be impaired, but they do not recognize this fact and can cause an accident with other motorists sharing the road.

If you or a loved one has been in an accident with an impaired motorist on the road, you may be entitled to seek damages against the impaired driver who caused the accident. It is in your best interest to obtain a personal injury attorney to ensure that your interests are protected and you receive adequate compensation for your injuries death of your loved one. Victims of drunk driving may experience a wide array of injuries and may be entitled to payment for medical costs, both present and future, lost wages, and punitive damages. A well trained personal injury attorney will know what damages you may seek and will work hard to get you the payments you need to get your life back to normal.

A personal injury attorney works for you, bringing a lawsuit against the drunk driver who injured you or your family member. Once your attorney takes over your case, you can rest assured that all the pertinent evidence will be collected in a timely fashion, all the paper work will be submitted, and you will be kept abreast of all the necessary developments in your case. In the time after an accident with a drunk driver, you should be resting and healing. Having a personal injury attorney working hard for you helps put your mind at ease so that you may focus on what is important. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a accident with a drunk or impaired driver, give me a at (713) 861 – 9966 or fill out the “Tell Me About Your Case” form to the right.