Irving DWI Accident Injury Lawyer

Attorney Helping You Recover Damages After a DWI Accident in Irving, Texas

In Texas, driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal, but drivers still do it every day. Drunk or high drivers can injure or kill others through their negligence. Victims and their families may be entitled to compensation, but fighting with an insurance company to secure full damages while you are injured or grieving is far from ideal. You need a skilled lawyer to handle your claim as you recover from the effects of a car accident.

Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. has been assisting injured accident victims and families since 1999, with our founder having over 30 years of legal experience. We are committed to our clients, always delivering exceptional advocacy and personalized attention. Let us help you hold an impaired driver accountable for the harm you suffered in a DWI accident.

The Dangers of Impaired Driving

Substances like alcohol, drugs, and even some prescription or over-the-counter medications can cause multiple impairments that make driving unsafe. These include:

• Poor judgment
• Lack of muscle control and coordination
• Blurred vision
• Difficulty concentrating
• Sleepiness

These and similar impairments can combine to delay the driver's reaction time, which increases the chances of causing an accident. Negligent driving behaviors associated with these impairments include inconsistent speeds, weaving through traffic, abrupt turns and braking, running traffic lights, driving in the wrong direction, and following too closely.

Because drunk or high drivers are usually slower to react to changing traffic conditions, they may not be able to reduce their speed or make evasive maneuvers to avoid a collision. High-speed impacts often cause more severe injuries.

Determining Fault in an Irving DWI Accident

When someone chooses to drive while impaired, he or she is usually considered to be at fault for an accident. You can still file a claim even if no citation was issued or no arrest was made. However, other parties could share responsibility. You may have contributed to the crash, or the establishment that sold or served alcohol to the driver might share some of the blame. We can conduct a thorough investigation to determine fault and make sure the responsible parties can be held liable for paying your damages.

Common Damages After a Texas DWI Wreck

The injuries you sustained in a car wreck might have been minor, or they could have been severe. Your loved one may have died. Each claimant's damages differ depending on their specific losses, which may include:

• Current and future medical expenses, lost income, and ongoing care
• Property damage
• Other accident-related financial losses
• Anxiety and depression
• Permanent disfigurement or disability
• Lost enjoyment of life
• Pain and suffering

If your family member was killed by a drunk driver, you can file a wrongful death claim, and you may be able to recover additional damages that cover funeral and burial expenses, as well as the emotional trauma you and your immediate family are experiencing. Sadly, being eligible for these damages does not mean the insurance company will gladly hand over a fair payment.

Insurance Company Tactics to Reduce or Deny a DWI Accident Settlement

As businesses, insurance companies want to protect their profits, and they may try to do so at your expense. They could offer an extremely low settlement, use your words against you as an admission of fault, question the severity of your injuries and related losses, or even deny your claim altogether. A representative may try to intimidate or mislead you. Your attorney can handle all communications with insurers. We will calculate your damages and demand full payment, either through settlement negotiations or at trial. As your advocate, we will always protect your best interests.

Contact Our Irving, TX DWI Accident Attorney

If an impaired driver has injured you in an accident, you deserve compensation. Call Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. at 214-221-5800 or contact us online today to book your appointment for a free case review. We do not charge any fees upfront, and our contingency fee billing means you will not owe us fees unless we recover compensation for you. Se Habla Español.