Drunk Driving Accidents in DFW
Unfortunately, Texas has a serious problem with drunk drivers. In fact, our state has more alcohol related driving deaths each year than any other state in the US. Alcohol impaired driving accidents cause over 1,500 fatalities each year in Texas. That's over 45% of all driving fatalities on our roads!
If you are injured or have lost a loved one in a car, truck or motorcycle wreck caused by a drunk or impaired driver, then you have rights and should be compensated for your injuries and damages. A Fort Worth DUI accident attorney can help you put the pieces together and hold the responsible drunk driver and their insurance company accountable after your accident.
What Texas Law Says
It is against the law in Texas and every other state to drive a vehicle if you are impaired by alcohol. The legal limit in Texas is .08 blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
Unfortunately, many North Texans ignore the law and get behind the wheel of a car after consuming alcohol anyway. Committing a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) or DUI (Driving Under the Influence) crime is a very serious offense.
Don't Let Insurance Companies Rush You into a Settlement - Victims of DWI Car Wrecks in Fort Worth Deserve Better
There is never an excuse for drunk driving. Drunk drivers knowingly violate the law and juries in Fort Worth and Dallas are not very sympathetic to them in court. Liability insurance companies know this, so when drunk driving claims arise, it is common for insurance companies to offer the innocent injury victim a fast, low settlement to get the case cleared up.
Don't be fooled into taking a low-ball settlement offer from an anxious insurance company. As a general rule, insurance companies will never offer you a fair settlement without a fight. If you were hurt in a drunk driving collision, you have already been the victim once - don't let it happen twice.
Consult an Experienced DFW Accident Attorney
If you're being hassled by the insurance company for the driver that hit you, it's time to consult an experienced drunk driving victim attorney in DFW. Don't try to fight the insurance company by yourself - leave that job to the capable hands of a Fort Worth DWI accident attorney. The DWI victim lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm in Fort Worth can help you get the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering.
Our experienced drunk driving victim attorneys will coordinate with the criminal investigation to obtain relevant police reports, copies of testimony and any salient documents to help establish liability and prosecute your drunk driving case. While the civil case remains separate from the criminal case, your overall case can greatly benefit from an attorney who is familiar with all aspects of both the criminal and civil court systems.
Free Case Consultation
At the Anderson Law Firm, we offer a free, no obligation case review to any interested potential client. During this consultation, we'll go over the facts of your case and talk about how our lawyers can help you receive compensation for medical bills, lost wages and the pain and suffering that you experienced after getting hit by a drunk driver.
For a free consultation with a DWI accident attorney, please call the Anderson Law Firm at 817-294-1900 or contact us online. Learn more in our helpful overview: Drunk Driving Accidents 101
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Library for Drunk Driving Accidents:
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Description: You can file a claim against the establishment that served the drunk driver responsible for your wreck. Call the Anderson Law Firm in Keller to learn how 817-294-1900. - DWI/DUI: Criminal Vs. Civil Law
Description: If you’ve been hit by a drunk driver in Fort Worth, hit them back by filing a claim against their insurance company. The Anderson Law Firm can help.817-294-1900. - Drunk Driving Cases Resulting in Wrongful Death Claims
Description: The Anderson Law Firm can help you in your wrongful death claim if you’ve lost a loved one because of a negligent drunk driver. Call 817-294-1900. - Texas Crime Victim Compensation Fund Available For Drunk Driving Victims
Description: Victims of Dallas-Fort Worth drunk driving accidents can receive damages from the Texas Crime Victim Compensation Fund. Consult an injury lawyer 817-194-1900. - Fatality Statistics of Alcohol-Impaired-21-24-Drivers During The Holidays [PDF]
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Description: The report of the number of drunk driving fatalities in America (2007). If you, or a loved one, has been seriously injured or killed in a drunk driving car accident, we can help you get the justice you deserve. - Drunk Driving v. Cell Phone Driving: Which One is More Dangerous? [PDF]
Description: Research has shown that driving while talking on a cell phone may be just as dangerous as driving drunk. Read this research article to learn more. Protect yourself and your family in Texas against negligent driving. - Drunk Driving and Enforcement: Fact Sheet [PDF]
Description: Protect yourself and your family against irresponsible drunk drivers. Call us today in Dallas or Fort Worth if you, or someone you know, has been involved in a drunk driving accident. - Drunk Driving in America: Fact Sheet [PDF]
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Description: What to do if you, or a loved one, has survived a drunk driving accident. Call our offices in Dallas or Fort Worth today to learn more about drunk driving accidents -- we can fight for you, and earn you the compensation you deserve. - Why Every Child Deserves A Designated Driver [PDF]
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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.
