Houston Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

When an intoxicated driver is involved in a drunk driving accident, that driver can face a charge of either driving while under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI). The primary difference between the charges lies in the age of the intoxicated driver. A driver of legal drinking age will be charged with DWI if tests show that the driver had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of at least 0.08. A driver under the age of 21 involved in a drunk driving accident will often be charged with DUI, regardless of the driver’s BAC.

Drunk drivers are among the most dangerous threats on the road. Although a traffic accident can be traumatic under any circumstances, drunk driving accidents often lead to fatal injuries. The fatalities typically stem from the intoxicated driver’s inability to control the speed or direction of the vehicle. A 2011 report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed that more than 30 percent of all highway fatalities originated as drunk driving accidents.

Drunk driving accident victims often face severe stresses. These stress factors can include physical pain, mental anguish, emotional trauma and financial hardship. The experienced attorneys at the Amaro Law Firm can help drunk driving accident victims with their recovery processes. Our attorneys have years of experience in handling insurance cases involving drunk drivers. Some of our attorneys have worked for insurance companies earlier in their careers, so they know the strategies these companies use to underpay or deny liability claims. Today, they use that knowledge to fight for our clients.

Victims of drunk driving accidents can receive cash awards from drivers and insurers. These awards can come in the form of a jury verdict or an out-of-court settlement. These awards can be used toward covering the expenses involved in recovering from a drunk driving accident, including:

• Vehicle repairs or replacement
• Hospital visits
• Physician consultations
• Surgical procedures
• Pre- and post-operative care
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation
• Mental health care
• Future medical expenses
• Lost income
• Lost future wages
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages
• … and much more.