Lewisville DWI Accidents Attorney

Lawyer for Drunk Driving Injuries in Denton County

No one truly expects to get hit by a drunk driver. Although you have likely been aware of the dangers of drunk drivers longer than you have been driving, there is little you can do when others make this decision. Drunk drivers are notorious for making abrupt maneuvers, like changing lanes or turning without looking or signaling. This likely means that you had little or no chance to avoid the drunk driver who hit you. Sadly, the injuries seen in drunk driving accidents are often more severe than in typical car accidents involving negligent but sober drivers. This is often because while a driver who is simply careless may notice the imminent collision in time to brake or swerve, a drunk driver likely would not have the reaction time to do anything before impact.

Burress Injury Law is experienced in helping people who have been hit by drunk drivers recover the compensation they need. We understand how terrifying being involved in a drunk driving crash can be, and what kind of impact even relatively minor personal injuries may have on your life. Our goal is to get you the full amount of compensation you are entitled to under the law. You should have enough compensation to treat your injuries, replace your lost wages, make up for your noneconomic losses, and cover any property you lost, like your vehicle. With our extensive experience representing clients in 500+ jury trials and our success rate of over 99.9 percent, we know what it takes to win these types of cases, and we will do everything we can to maximize the compensation you receive.

Common Signs of a Drunk Driving Accident

In some cases, it is quite apparent to everyone in the vicinity when the driver who has just caused an accident is drunk or on drugs. The driver may fall out of their car, reeking of alcohol and stumbling around. In other cases, intoxication may be less apparent. If the driver is an alcoholic or a chronic substance abuser, it may be harder to notice their intoxication. Nonstop drinkers may have quite a high blood alcohol content (BAC) while still appearing sober. Other common signs of a drunk driving accident include:

• Hit-and-run - Drunk drivers are known to take off without stopping immediately after a crash because they know they would probably be arrested for a DWI if they stuck around. Drivers who are under the influence of illegal substances likewise often flee the scene because they are still in possession of these substances and are worried about potential drug charges.
• Head-on collisions - Sober drivers rarely cause these types of collisions, even if they are not watching the road. No matter how absorbed in their cell phones sober drivers are, they rarely go so wrong as to end up driving directly into oncoming traffic.
• No skid marks - Most sober drivers do manage to start braking in the instant before a collision, leaving noticeable tire tracks in the road. If there are no tire tracks, it means the driver hit you without braking, suggesting an impaired reaction time.
• Sudden movements - A distracted driver may change lanes without looking or turn without signaling, but they will usually do so at a normal pace. If the driver who hit you abruptly swerved into your lane or made a very fast and unexpected turn, they may be intoxicated.
• Claiming exhaustion - Drivers who are under the influence of "downers" like opiates or barbituates may claim to be very tired to explain why they appear to be falling asleep. Drivers who genuinely were merely tired are often wide awake after an accident due to adrenaline.

Often, the best way to determine whether the driver who hit you was intoxicated is to call 911 and let law enforcement investigate. Police officers are trained to spot even more subtle signs of intoxication.

Contact a Lewisville, TX DWI Accidents Lawyer

Burress Injury Law is committed to helping people who have been injured by drunk or intoxicated drivers. Our dedicated team of Lewisville DWI accident attorneys will do all we can to help you recover every bit of compensation you are entitled to. We will treat you the same as we would our close friends or family members, keep you updated about the status of your case at all times, and help you reduce your out-of-pocket medical bills and other expenses to ensure that you can benefit from the compensation you receive. Contact us at 214-726-0016 for a complimentary consultation.