Carrollton, TX DWI Accident Injury Attorney

Board-Certified Personal Injury Lawyer Fighting for Favorable Results in Carrollton DWI Accidents

Every driver has a legal duty to use reasonable care to safeguard others sharing the roads. Driving while impaired is a known risk with a high likelihood of causing an accident, but drivers still do it every day. In 2022, 25 percent of all Texas traffic deaths were related to drunk driving, with around three people killed daily. Although alcohol is responsible for many DWI accidents, drugs and fatigue can produce similar impairments that make driving unsafe. These wrecks can cause extremely serious injuries and damage. You may be entitled to compensation, but you probably will not receive nearly as much as you should without a competent attorney on your side.

At Jerry D. Andrews, P.C., our experienced lawyer can assist you with filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim after a DWI accident. For over 30 years, Attorney Andrews has helped injured Texans in a wide variety of cases. His dedication and high level of legal service have earned multiple awards and distinctions, including a rare certification by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. We look forward to helping you hold the at-fault driver accountable for their negligence by paying you the highest amount of compensation available.

Dangerous Driving Behaviors Resulting from Impaired Driving in Carrollton

Drugs, including some over-the-counter and prescription medications, alcohol, and excessive fatigue can cause significant impairments. These impairments may include trouble concentrating, poor motor coordination, poor judgment, and vision issues. In turn, these impairments often lead to risky driving behaviors with an increased chance of accidents, such as:

• Sporadically speeding up and slowing down
• Distracted driving
• Sudden steering changes and braking
• Tailgating
• Running red lights
• Improper passing
• Weaving across several lanes of traffic
• Wrong-way driving
• Unsafe merging
• Speeding
• Failing to use headlights after dark

All these behaviors are dangerous. Even if the impaired driver is not directly involved in a collision, their actions can cause other drivers to make evasive maneuvers that lead to wrecks.

Many times, impaired drivers fail to recognize that a collision is imminent. They may not reduce their speed or otherwise try to avoid a crash. If these attempts are made too late or not at all, the resulting collision can cause more severe injuries and property damage.

Texas DWI Accident Liability and Damages

A drunk or otherwise-impaired driver does not have to be issued a citation in order for you to collect damages. Driving while intoxicated typically means automatic fault. However, it is possible for other parties to share the fault for causing your crash. Dram shop liability could make the business that served or sold alcohol to a drunk driver partially responsible. We will investigate your accident thoroughly to determine all the at-fault parties. If there are multiple liable parties, we can file claims against each.

Every claimant's damages are unique, calculated using case-specific details. Your damages may include reimbursement for current and future expenses that result from your accident. You could also collect compensation for other losses that diminish your quality of life. Wrongful death claimants may receive damages that reflect both the victim's losses and their own, including the cost of funeral rites. We will work hard to help you secure as much as you deserve.

Call Our Carrollton, Texas Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

Money cannot undo the harm an impaired driver caused, but it can provide you with a much-deserved sense of justice served and a financial foundation for your future. Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. offers free consultations, and we do not require any fees upfront. In fact, you will not owe us fees unless we win your case. Call our offices at 214-221-5800 or contact us online to get started. Se Habla Español.