Drunk Driving Attorneys - Austin & Houston
Every five hours in Texas, someone is killed in an drunk driving accident. In fact, Texas led the country in the number of alcohol-related traffic fatalities in 2006, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Barry & Loewy LLP is dedicated to helping the innocent victims of drunk driving accidents recover from their injuries and losses. If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident with a drunk driver, you have the right to be compensated for your injuries and property loss under Texas state law. Click here for a free Accident claim review or see our Drunk Driving FAQs page for more information.
In Texas, it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle with 0.08 BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) or above - or roughly the equivalent of drinking four drinks in a one hour period for a 170-pound man. At this legal limit, critical driving skills are seriously affected, such a driver’s ability to judge distance and speed.
Texas law allows drunk drivers to be prosecuted through the criminal courts as well as through civil lawsuits. TX also has very specific regulations, known as dram shop laws, which hold any business responsible for continuing to serve or sell alcohol to a driver who was obviously intoxicated. If you have suffered severe injuries from a drunk driving accident, you may be able to file a suit against the drunk driver, as well as the restaurant, bar or liquor store that sold alcohol to the driver who caused your injuries. However, in order to do so effectively, you need a drunk driving accident lawyer who understands the Texas law, the full legal implications of your accident, and can skillfully argue your case in court.
Drunk driving accidents can cause horrific injuries and even death. While legal action cannot bring back lost loved ones or recover physical capabilities lost due to injury, it may bring you the financial compensation that you or your loved ones need to secure your future and begin your road to recovery. The individual who chooses to drink and drive on TX roadways should be held accountable. The drunk driving lawyers at Barry & Loewy LLP are committed to making that happen.
At Barry & Loewy, LLP, our clients are usually involved in must-win legal disputes. As a result, we place a premium on winning. And like our clients, at Barry & Loewy LLP, we believe WINNING IS EVERYTHING. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a drunk driving accident, contact Barry and Loewy LLP today.
For more information on drunk driving accidents and DWI injury claims in Texas, please see our Drunk Driving Accidents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
If you or a loved one has been injured in a drunk driving accident, please fill out our online Vehicle Accident Evaluation Form.
