Drunk Driving and Auto Accident Lawsuits in Houston
There are 3.9 million people in Harris County and last year there were over 10,000 cases of DWI registered with the courts in Houston and surrounding towns. We average over two hundred traffic fatalities per year that involve alcohol consumption or drivers that are legally under the influence of alcohol or drugs. District Attorney Pat Lykos once described the situation as “pandemic”.
If you have been in an accident where alcohol was involved or a loved one has been killed by a drunk driver, then you may have a personal injury or wrongful death claim or lawsuit. Consult with one of our Houston car accident attorneys to learn more. There’s a good chance that you may be owed financial compensation for your injuries or losses.
The law does not look kindly on drunk drivers so the chances of winning against a drunk driver are very good. Additionally, a finding of guilty in criminal court against a drunk driver will almost certainly lead to success in a civil case. As Houston personal injury attorneys we’ve capitalized on guilty verdicts many times.
According to statistics compiled by SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving), in 2008 11,773 people died in drunk driving related crashes nationwide. During that same time frame, 1.3 million teenagers died from drug overdoses. These numbers show that the dangers of intoxicated driving are not strictly due to alcohol use. Drug use can cause car accidents also and the laws that apply to drunk drivers also apply to those who are under the influence of drugs.
A personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit is a serious proceeding that should not be ventured into without good legal advice from a Houston car accident attorney. If you are dealing with exorbitant medical bills, auto repairs, or grief over the loss of a loved one, then you should receive some type of compensation from the party responsible. Before filing an auto accident lawsuit in Houston consult with one of our attorneys and allow us to evaluate whether or not you have a case.
Uncategorized | attorney_houston December 16, 2009
