Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

DWI wrecks are not simple accidents; they are acts of gross negligence. Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs impairs motor reflexes, spatial perception, and hazard judgment. While criminal courts focus on prosecuting the driver, criminal restitution rarely covers your long-term medical debt and lost earning potential. SCV Law Firm, PLLC files civil lawsuits to recover compensatory and punitive damages from intoxicated drivers and negligent establishments.

Texas Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

In Texas, driving while intoxicated is considered negligence per se in civil court, establishing liability as a matter of law. Furthermore, under the Texas Dram Shop Act (Alcoholic Beverage Code Chapter 2), commercial bars, taverns, and restaurants that overserve obviously intoxicated patrons can be held civilly responsible for the crashes they cause. We obtain police dashcam videos, blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reports, and bar point-of-sale receipts.

Dallas Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

Drunk driving wrecks happen frequently near Dallas nightlife centers like Deep Ellum, Uptown, and Lower Greenville, as well as along high-speed corridors like Woodall Rodgers Freeway and I-35E.

• Can I sue an intoxicated driver in Dallas if criminal charges were dropped? Yes. Civil personal injury lawsuits require proof by a preponderance of the evidence, a much lower standard than the criminal beyond-a-reasonable-doubt threshold.
• What if the drunk driver in Dallas had no auto insurance? We file an Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) claim through your personal auto policy to pay medical costs, lost income, and vehicle repair costs without penalty to you.
• Can I receive punitive damages in a Dallas DWI case? Yes. Texas juries can award exemplary (punitive) damages when a defendant exhibits gross negligence, such as an exceptionally high blood alcohol level.