Have You Been Involved In A Drunk Driving Accident?
We will fight to hold the negligent parties responsible and get compensation for the victim and their family.
Learn MoreAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration FARS data, in 2012, 10,322 people died in drunk driving crashes – that’s one every 51 minutes. Drinking and driving has become an acceptable epidemic that is killing so many innocent victims in West Texas. The experienced drunk driving accident lawyers at Liggett Law Group are determined to put a stop to the epidemic and seek justice for the victims of drunk driving accidents.
The proximity of Lubbock to Texas Tech University means the risk of an individual being involved in a drunk driving accident are much higher in this area. The rate of drunk driving is highest among 21 – 25 year olds or college age students.
We will fight to hold the negligent parties responsible and get compensation for the victim and their family.
Learn MoreAfter any drunk driving accident, you should always seek emergency medical treatment. Even if you feel like you are uninjured, you absolutely must be checked out by medical professional. Oftentimes injuries are internal, and will only be diagnosed by a doctor. Once you have received medical attention, do not wait to contact an attorney. The sooner you reach out to an experienced Lubbock drunk driving accident lawyer, the sooner he or she can begin an investigation into the accident. A lawyer will protect your best interests so you can focus on recovery.
Driving with a blood alcohol level over 0.08% is illegal. This means that drivers above the legal limit that cause accident will face criminal charges. Law enforcement will conduct their own investigation into the accident, and while this can provide justice to the victims, it does not provide them with compensation. It is only through working with an experienced drunk driving accident attorney that victims can receive compensation for their injuries. An experienced attorney will work with law enforcement as they pursue criminal charges while pursuing a civil lawsuit on behalf of the victim.
It’s a common misconception that drunk driving accident claims are straightforward. There are many intricacies and complexities that only an experienced drunk driving accident lawyer can address. For instance, if the intoxicated individual was over-served at a restaurant or bar before getting behind the wheel and causing an accident, that establishment may also be liable for injuries caused in an accident.
Additional considerations apply to the litigation of a drunk driving personal injury case: the civil and criminal punishments for the drunk driver, and whether the alcohol server or provider can be found responsible for the accident in any way.
Governmental entities will handle and pursue criminal penalties available to punish the drunk driver. In addition to potential criminal consequences, Texas civil law allows a victim to sue a drunk driver for punitive or exemplary damages.
There is no excuse for drunk driving. It is irresponsible and endangers hundreds of thousands of residents each year in our community. Lubbock drunk driving accident lawyers care about our community and want to put an end to this negligent behavior. We will fight to hold the negligent parties responsible and get compensation for the victim and their family.
Contact us online or call our toll free number (855) 955-HURT (4878) to speak with an experienced Lubbock drunk driving accident lawyer. With us, you will receive the integrity, advocacy, and results you deserve.
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