Driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol is against the law in Texas if it intoxicates the driver enough to impact his or her driving ability. In Texas, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration level at or above 0.08%. Drunk driving is a reckless driver behavior that was responsible for 25% of all traffic accident deathsin Texas in 2019 (886 deaths). If you lost someone close to you or have serious injuries from a recent DUI accident, contact our San Antonio personal injury lawyers at (214) 200-4878 for a free consultation. We can help you understand your legal rights.
Why Hire The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C.?
- We know how to hold drunk drivers accountable for their actions in the civil justice system.
- We seek maximum financial compensation for our clients using our trial experience.
- We use custom-tailored solutions to obtain the best possible results for each individual client.
- We have one of Texas’s only Board-Certified Trial Lawyers in Personal Injury Law.
- We handle San Antonio DUI accident and injury claims on a contingency fee basis.
What Are Common DUI Accident Injuries?
Most DUI accidents are catastrophic, meaning they inflict life-changing or fatal personal injuries on victims. This is because a drunk driver is often guilty of reckless acts such as excessive speeding, drifting between lanes, driving the wrong way and running red lights. These dangerous driver behaviors can cause the worst types of accidents, including head-on collisions and T-bone accidents. Our attorneys are prepared to help clients with all types of DUI accident injuries in San Antonio.- Bone fractures
- Head trauma
- Brain damage
- Spine injuries
- Lacerations
- Contusions
- Dislocations
- Burns
- Organ damage
- Permanent injuries
- Fatal injuries
What Compensation Is Available for a San Antonio DUI Accident?
Working with an attorney can be important after a harmful DUI accident in Texas. Legal representation may be the only way to get the at-fault driver’s insurance company to take your case seriously and offer a fair settlement award. Otherwise, you may end up accepting less than your serious damages are worth. With assistance from The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C., you may be able to recover compensation for many different damages.- All crash-related medical costs
- Vehicle damage repairs
- Rental cars and out-of-pocket expenses
- Lost wages and capacity to earn
- Past and future pain and suffering
- Emotional distress or mental anguish
- Attorney’s costs and filing fees
- Wrongful death damages
- Punitive damages