The Potential Sources of Compensation | The Possibility of Punitive Damages
You’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle accident caused by a drunk driver and you’re uncertain of your rights. If the person was arrested and charged with DWI (driving while intoxicated), do you need any other evidence to support your claim? What are your options if the at-fault driver had inadequate insurance coverage (or no coverage at all!)?
Controlled Substances Contribute to Large Number of Motor Vehicle Accidents
Though there have been many state and national campaigns to address the problem, drinking and driving is still a significant problem, accounting for almost one in every three motor vehicle accidents, according to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Your Rights after a Motor Vehicle Accident Caused by a Drunk Driver
When you have suffered any type of loss because another person failed to reasonable care, you have the right to seek full and fair compensation for all your losses, including wages and income, unreimbursed medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium and companionship, and property damage or loss.
If your accident was caused by a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and a ticket was issued, that citation may be used in your personal injury case. Though it will provide strong evidence to support your claim, it typically won’t be enough to secure a verdict. The ticket simply establishes that the at-fault party was intoxicated at the time of the crash. To maximize your claim, you’ll need to prove that the impairment caused the accident and your injuries and you’ll need to prove how much you lost.
Let Us Help Protect Your Rights after a Drunk Driving Accident in Texas
At the Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz, we have more than 26 years of experience protecting the rights of personal injury victims in Harlingen, McAllen, Brownsville and Houston, across Texas and nationwide, including people who have suffered any type of injury in an accident caused by a drunk driver. We will use our considerable experience, skill, knowledge and resources to help you get the outcome you want. Free call, text or chat, 24 hours a day, seven days a week–https://delapazlaw.com/.
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