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Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys

Dallas Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers

Drunk driving is a serious crime in Texas and often the state will pursue a criminal case against the drunk driver. However, victims of drunk driving should know that they also have the right to bring a civil lawsuit against the drunk driver. Civil and criminal lawsuits may be brought at the same time and may result in different verdicts and different consequences for the defendant.

Drunk driving accident victims may be entitled to legal damages. The attorneys of Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC are ready to provide you with a free case evaluation when you contact us at 1-800-863-5312 or via our online contact form. We will protect your rights and fight for you anywhere in Central Texas, including the cities of greater Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Hutto, and Austin areas.

What sets Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC apart from other law firms is our dedication to our clients. When you choose Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC to handle your DWI injury claim, you will deal directly with your attorney -- regardless of the size of your case. We believe client service is key, and we treat every case equally. At Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC, our primary mission is to help people.

Important Reasons to Bring a Civil Lawsuit if You’ve Been Hurt by a Drunk Driver

If you have been hurt, or a loved one has been killed by a drunk driver, there are many advantages to bringing a civil lawsuit, including:

  • Collecting damages. A verdict or settlement can result in monetary damages for you and your family if you file a civil lawsuit. Those damages can include compensatory damages for medical expenses, funeral expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. Compensatory damages seek to put the victim back into the position he or she was in prior to the accident. Punitive damages may also be awarded in a court case. Punitive damages are meant to punish the defendant and to deter others from causing drunk driving accidents in the future.
  • Choosing your Defendant(s). One likely defendant in a civil lawsuit is the person who was driving the car while intoxicated (DWI). That is the person who chose to drive under the influence (DUI) and that is that person who caused your accident and injuries. If you are successful in your lawsuit against this person, your ability to actually collect the money that is owed to you in damages may be limited if the individual does not have sufficient insurance or sufficient assets to pay your damages. In some cases, Texas drunk-driving victims may also sue the bar or restaurant that served the drunk driver, if applicable. Under Texas dram shop laws, a drunk driving victim may sue the person (or establishment) that sold, served or provided alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person who presented a clear and obvious danger to himself or to others. The establishment that provided the alcohol may have insurance or enough money to pay you the damages to which you are entitled.

How to be Successful in a Lawsuit Against a Drunk Driver

Texas drunk driving cases are often complex and it is important to hire a Texas accident attorney who understands the trauma you have endured and who is experienced in this area of the law. The attorneys of Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC know that you are going through a difficult time and are committed to helping you through it.

If you are physically unable to come to us, we are willing to drive to you, so please, if you have been injured or a loved one has been killed due to a drunk driving accident in Texas, call or email us to set up a free consultation to discuss your legal options. You will have no attorney fees, court costs, or litigation expenses unless you recover.

We can be reached at our Austin office at 512-246-2224, our Dallas office at 214-390-6249, or toll-free at 1-800-863-5212. You can also contact us online. Our attorneys work with clients who have claims throughout Central Texas, including the greater Round Rock, TX, Georgetown, TX, Cedar Park, TX, Hutto, TX and Austin, TX areas.