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You didn't cause this — but you have to act fast to protect your right to compensation.
A drunk driver changed your life in an instant. Now you're dealing with hospital bills, missed work, and pain that doesn't quit — while the other driver's insurance company is already working against you. It's not fair. And you shouldn't have to fight it alone.
DWI crash victims often don't know where to start. Insurance adjusters move fast. Evidence disappears. And in Texas, you only have two years to file a claim. Every day you wait makes your case harder to build.
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In Texas, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is 2 years from the date of the accident. If you miss that deadline, you could lose your right to recover anything. Don't wait — contact us today.
Nothing upfront. The attorneys in our network work on a contingency fee basis. That means they only get paid if you win your case. There is no fee unless you win.
Call 911 right away. Get a police report — it documents the DWI. Seek medical attention even if you feel okay. Take photos of the scene, your injuries, and any damage. Don't speak to the other driver's insurance company before talking to an attorney. Then contact HurtMatch.
Every case is different. Some settle in a few months. Others that go to trial can take one to two years or longer. A DWI case can move faster if liability is clear — a criminal conviction or arrest record is strong evidence. Your matched attorney can give you a realistic timeline after reviewing your situation.
A criminal case is separate from your civil injury claim. The state prosecutes the driver — but that doesn't automatically get you compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, or pain and suffering. You need your own attorney fighting for your financial recovery.
In Dallas, Texas, injury cases follow the same statewide rules — but local courts and insurance adjusters have their own patterns. The attorney we match you with knows them.
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003 gives you exactly 2 years from the date of injury to file suit. Miss it and your case is over — there is no extension, no exception for "I didn't know I could sue." Wrongful death claims have the same 2-year window from the date of death.
Texas uses Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §33.001. You can recover damages as long as you are 50% or less at fault. If you are 51%+ at fault, you recover nothing. Insurance companies know this rule and aggressively try to push fault percentages above 50%. An experienced attorney pushes back.
Texas caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases at $250,000 per defendant (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §74.301). There are no caps in standard auto, premises, or product cases — making attorney negotiation skill the deciding factor in your final number.