If you are injured in a drunk driving car accident in Houston, you should know that your claim will be evaluated differently by the drunk’s insurance company than if they were not intoxicated. You have more leverage with the drunk driver’s insurance company to force a fair settlement. Contact our experienced car accident lawyers at Fleming Law to force them to do the right thing.
If you live in Houston, almost every morning, on any news station, you see Breaking News of yet another drunk driving accident:
…and the news story always ends with a reporter standing outside a hospital emergency room.
Innocent law-abiding people are injured, often seriously by Houston drunk drivers.
If you or a family member are one of these unfortunate people, here is some advice from Fleming Law.
FIRST, if you are in the hospital AND someone you do not know solicits you and says they know a good lawyer…
Do Not Speak To Them.
This is illegal in Texas.
Any lawyer who does this to get your case is unprofessional, inexperienced and usually the worst representation you can find.
SECOND, follow your doctor’s orders for treatment and don’t stop treating until you are feeling 100%.
THIRD, contact a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial lawyer. Fleming Law has handled many drunk driving car accidents in Houston.
In many Houston drunk driving accidents, establishing liability is more straightforward than in other car accident cases. When a driver chooses to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol, they put everyone else on the road at that time at risk. If that decision leads to a crash, their intoxication often becomes a major factor in proving fault.
However, drunk driving cases still require a thorough investigation. Insurance companies do not automatically pay fair compensation simply because a driver was arrested or charged with DWI. They may still dispute the severity of your injuries, argue that another factor contributed to the crash, or attempt to minimize the value of your claim.
At Fleming Law, we look at all available evidence to build the strongest possible case. This may include police reports, witness statements, photographs, video footage, accident reconstruction evidence, and the results of breath or blood alcohol testing. In some cases, we also review bar receipts, surveillance footage, or other records that help establish what happened before the collision.
The goal is simple: prove exactly how the drunk driver’s choices led to your injuries and hold them accountable.
A serious drunk driving accident can affect every aspect of your life. Some people recover within a few weeks. Others face surgeries, months of rehabilitation, permanent injuries, or the loss of a loved one.
If you were injured by a drunk driver in Houston, you may be entitled to recover compensation for damages such as:
For example, someone who suffers a broken leg in a drunk driving accident may require surgery, physical therapy, and time away from work. Another victim may suffer a traumatic brain injury that affects memory, concentration, and daily activities for years to come. Every case is different, which is why it is important to fully understand the long-term impact of your injuries before accepting a settlement offer.
In some situations, Texas law may also allow additional damages when a drunk driver’s conduct was particularly reckless. An experienced trial lawyer can evaluate whether those damages may apply in your case.
The hours and days following a Houston drunk driving accident are often critical. Important evidence can disappear quickly if steps are not taken to preserve it. Surveillance footage may be overwritten after even a short period of time. In addition, witnesses could become challenging to locate. Physical evidence from the vehicles involved may be lost or destroyed.
As a result, early investigation is important across all of Texas.
At Fleming Law, we move quickly to identify and preserve evidence that may help support your claim. Depending on the circumstances, we may obtain police body camera footage, dash camera video, 911 recordings, photographs from the scene, witness statements, and records related to the driver’s intoxication.
Early investigation can also help document the full extent of your injuries. Medical records, diagnostic imaging, treatment recommendations, and physician opinions often play a significant role in demonstrating how the accident has affected your life.
The stronger the evidence, the more difficult it becomes for an insurance company to deny responsibility or undervalue your claim.
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