Houston Drunk Driving Accident Attorney

DWI Accidents Are the Leading Cause of Death on Texas Roads

Based on the TxDOT statistics, people who are involved in drunk driving accidents are nearly twice as likely to suffer a catastrophic injury when compared with those involved in other types of car accidents and are five times more likely to die in such an accident. Drunk driving accidents are dangerous out of proportion to their frequency. This may be attributed in large part to the fact that the drunk driver is incapable of reacting in time to attempt to avoid the crash.

Why are drunk driving accidents so much more dangerous?

Whereas a sober driver may normally at least initiate evasive maneuvers upon recognizing that a collision is imminent, drunk drivers may do nothing because they do not realize what is happening. This is compounded by the fact that DWI accidents normally occur at night time when visibility is diminished. More than 80 percent of all drunk driving collisions in Texas occur between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., with the deadliest hour being 2:00 - 3:00 a.m.

Why It Is Important To Speak With A Houston DUI Accident Attorney

Don't make the mistake of assuming that because your accident was clearly caused by a drunk driver that you are guaranteed to receive fair compensation from the insurance company.

Even in such cases of obvious negligence, insurance companies still usually do everything they can to avoid paying anything more than necessary for an accident claim. In some situations, they may argue that the accident victim was actually at fault for causing the collision and that the drunk driver is therefore not liable. At Daspit Law, our legal team has extensive experience with these types of claims and has the resources and reputation necessary to push back on an unfair offer.

Accidents With a Drunk Driver Often Lead to Catastrophic Injuries

Getting into an accident with a drunk driver is the most easily avoidable type of car accident when you consider the fact that the drunk driver should not have been driving in the first place. Even more terrifying is that these types of accidents often result in terrible and permanent catastrophic injuries. We have experience helping clients who have been the victim of an accident with a drunk driver and are now suffering with serious injuries such as brain damage, spinal cord injuries, and paralysis. We can also help families file wrongful death claims if they've lost a loved one in an accident.

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Insurance companies might try to minimize the value of the claim by attempting to demonstrate that the accident victim's injuries and economic damages are not as great as they actually are. If you are determined to secure compensation and to achieve justice for the wrongs you have suffered, bring the case to us at The Daspit Law Firm.