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North Richland Hills residents know just how difficult it can be to safely navigate traffic to arrive at their destination without getting into some kind of fender bender or more serious accident. The roads around NRH and throughout the DFW metroplex are increasingly congested and it seems that fatal wrecks occur on an almost daily basis. Statically, one is more likely to be killed in a car crash than on an airplane. The danger on North Texas roads is very real, so we must all drive with safety at the forefront of our minds. Driving defensively has never been more critical. Unfortunately, accidents do happen.
Perhaps the biggest hazards facing Dallas-Fort Worth motorists are drunk drivers. They are a very real danger because their mind is not operating in the same manner as a sober, safety-conscious driver. Their movements on the road are irrational and they are frequently unaware of their actions. They are prone to speeding and other dangerous and erratic maneuvers, such as cutting across lanes, running red lights and sideswiping other vehicles. Within 2011 alone, there are been a number of deadly collisions involving intoxicated motorists driving the wrong way down a Tarrant County freeway.
Unfortunately, recovering compensation in a drunk driving case is not as simple as it might appear. While the at-fault driver is usually quite clearly responsible for caused the crash, they may not have insurance. This shouldn’t be too surprising. Although it is against the law to drive without proper insurance, it is also illegal to drive while under the influence of alcohol. It should not surprise you to learn that drunk drivers are often also uninsured drivers. Depending on the unique circumstances of your individual accident, it might be possible to make a claim against the business where the negligent driver had been drinking prior to causing the wreck. This is called a Dram Shop claim, however, such claims are by no means straightforward or simple, either. The bartender will likely deny that the person appeared drunk at the time, or perhaps argue that they must have gone to drink somewhere else afterwards – before they got in their car. In such cases, a thorough investigation will need to be conducted by reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing other patrons of the bar in question.
Hiring an experienced personal injury and wrongful death attorney is essential if you or a loved one has been injured in a wreck caused by a DWI motorist. To find out about your rights, call us toll free at 800-354-6275 or locally at 817-294-1900.
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The Anderson Law Firm offers free no obligation consultations to people injured in accidents or who have suffered physical harm as a result of someone else's actions. We do not charge you to initially discuss your situation and establish whether you have a claim to pursue. You can call us and discuss your case over the phone, we can set up an appointment for you to come into our office, or we can visit you in your home anywhere in the metroplex.
If after meeting with us you decide that we are the best personal injury lawyer for you, then we will enter into a contingent fee agreement. This means that we only get paid when we win a settlement or jury verdict in your favor. You don't pay us anything up front. We will cover all expenses spent working on your case. Only when we win for you will you need to pay us. If we don't win, then you owe us nothing.
Contact us online now or call us 24 hours a day toll free on 1-800-354-MARK (1-800-345-6-275). You can also call us locally in Fort Worth on 817-294-1900 or in Dallas on 214-327-8000.
