Carrollton DWI Accident Attorney

Aggressive and Reliable DWI Accident Attorney for Victims in Carrollton, TX

While every motor vehicle accident can be tragic, it can be especially heartbreaking to learn that the cause of the harm suffered by a victim harm was another motorist's intoxication. Whether the at-fault driver had willfully driven home despite being drunk or had gotten behind the wheel while high on painkillers or after using other types of drugs, they may be held liable for causing an accident that could have been prevented if they had obeyed the law.

Taking legal action against an impaired driver is one of the ways that DWI crash victims and their families can move forward after this kind of injustice occurs. A successful personal injury claim or lawsuit filed in response to a DWI accident can result in compensation and provide closure for victims and their loved ones. Scheduling a no-cost, risk-free consultation with a qualified personal injury attorney at Burress Injury Law is the most straightforward way to get started with this process.

The Criminal vs. Civil Justice Systems

Some victims are not aware that they have the power to hold an at-fault driver responsible for their actions. They assume that because impaired driving is a criminal offense, the criminal justice system is the only forum that handles the aftermath of a crash. In reality, the U.S. has both criminal and civil courts that can handle different aspects of these cases. A prosecutor may or may not decide to file charges against an impaired driver. The driver may or may not be convicted of criminal wrongdoing. However, the driver's case in criminal court has no real bearing on a victim's right to file a civil lawsuit.

The civil justice system allows injury victims to receive compensation from those who have negligently or intentionally caused them harm. In civil court, the burden of proof is lower than it is in criminal cases. It is even possible for an impaired driver to win their criminal case and still lose their civil case. In a civil lawsuit, the rights of victims can be addressed, and they can ensure that a drunk driver will be held responsible for causing them to suffer harm.

The Benefits of Filing a Civil Claim

A successful personal injury claim can result in an award of both economic and non-economic damages for the victim. Economic damages are relatively easy to calculate because they compensate a victim for objective, measurable financial losses like medical bills and lost income. Non-economic damages are more subjective, and they provide compensation for damages like pain, physical impairment, mental anguish, loss of consortium, and disfigurement. In most cases, we can resolve a claim for its full value without the necessity of filing suit. In some cases, however, it will be necessary to file a civil lawsuit. After a civil lawsuit is filed, most cases resolve before trial. A lower percentage proceed to trial, which is generally before a jury in personal injury cases.

The value of a civil claim will depend on the circumstances unique to an individual case. However, filing a personal injury claim is almost always worth the effort. Without compensation from the impaired driver (generally through their insurance company), the victim and their family are forced to shoulder the economic consequences of the crash in addition to their non-economic damages.

Contact a Carrollton DWI Accidents Attorney

If you or a loved one has recently been injured by an impaired driver, you can schedule a no-cost, risk-free legal consultation with the compassionate team at Burress Injury Law. We have earned a higher than 99.9% winning record while trying more than 500 cases, and it would be our privilege to advocate on behalf of you and your loved ones. We understand what is at stake when a devastating DWI crash occurs, and we understand how to get results for our clients, no matter how complex their cases are.

Call 214-726-0016 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation and case evaluation. If you choose to work with us to take legal action against the impaired driver who injured you or other liable parties, you will not pay us any attorneys' fees until we win your case. Please allow us to take the task of maximizing your compensation off of your shoulders so that you can focus on healing. We look forward to protecting your interests.