If you sustained injuries due to another individual’s drinking and driving, the party responsible should face appropriate legal consequences. However, it does not stop there. That party may also be held accountable for the injuries you sustained and the medical bills that you amassed through no fault of your own.
Drunk Driving car accidents in Hitchcock are not taken lightly by anyone, and we want you to know that we have your back on it. Our committed car accident attorneys understand your rights and give you the power to seek compensation.
What Is Considered Drunk Driving in Hitchcock?
Texas has a strong stance against drunk driving. Anyone with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 is considered legally intoxicated. However, some circumstances may allow impaired drivers to be held accountable, even if under the legal limit. This includes:
- Drivers under 21 years old
- Drivers who show signs of intoxication or impairment
- Commercial drivers with a BAC of 0.04 or higher
When an accident occurs, there is a strong possibility that a drunk driver will be arrested and charged at the time of the incident. You may feel that this is where it ends. Regardless of whether they are charged, you have the right to file a personal injury claim against them, and you do not have to wait until their criminal case has been completed.
Why File an Injury Claim After a Drunk Driving Accident?
Often, victims of a DWI accident wonder if it is worth it to seek compensation for their injuries or the loss of their vehicle. The short answer is “Yes.” In Hitchcock, you may seek compensation from the drunk driver and the venue or person who provided them with alcohol and allowed them to drive afterward, as shown in Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code §2.02.
You may be entitled to economic and non-economic benefits if you win your case. This may include:
- Coverage for hospital stays, surgeries, and ongoing medical needs
- Coverage for damage to your vehicle or belongings
- Pay for lost work time and income
- Compensation for your accident-related pain and suffering
The at-fault driver’s insurance may cover some of this but not fully cover your cost. This is where a claim can be most helpful. The same is true if the at-fault driver does not have insurance during the accident. Your case hinges on the evidence, starting with a strong legal team.
What Evidence is Necessary for a DWI Accident Claim?
Establishing liability in a DWI injury case will often start with the evidence collected by the police. This will include evidence of the at-fault driver’s BAC test or their field sobriety test. Those police files may also have witness testimony about what they saw during or before the incident occurred.
A legal team can take it further by seeking witness testimony from bar patrons, bartenders, and surveillance cameras, thanks to the Texas Dram Shop laws, which ensure accountability falls to the person providing alcohol and allowing the driver to leave. This also ensures you can seek compensation by proving some accountability rather than “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
Beyond this, your legal team will link your injuries to the incident, what you have gone through as you tried to recover, and what future medical bills you may have because of the incident.
Contact Our Hitchcock Drunk Driving Injury Attorneys Today
The injuries sustained during drunk driving car accidents in Hitchcock can be severe, if not deadly. We want to help you seek compensation from the person responsible for your injuries or losses. Contact our team today for a case evaluation, and we will do our best to help you get the compensation you deserve.
