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Being hit by a drunk driver changes everything. One moment you're going about your day. The next, you're dealing with injuries, hospital bills, missed work, and a totaled car — all because someone chose to drive drunk. It's not fair. And you shouldn't have to figure out the legal system alone while you're trying to heal.
Insurance companies move fast. The drunk driver's insurer may already be building a case to minimize what they owe you. Every day you wait is a day they're working against you. You need someone in your corner right now — not next week.
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In Texas, you generally have 2 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. This is called the statute of limitations. Missing that deadline can mean losing your right to pursue compensation entirely. Don't wait — contact an attorney as soon as possible.
Nothing upfront. The attorneys in our network work on a contingency fee basis. That means they only get paid if you win your case. No fee unless we win — period. There's no financial risk to getting legal help.
First, call 911. Make sure police respond so a report is filed and the driver can be tested. Get medical attention even if you feel okay — some injuries show up hours later. Take photos of the scene, vehicles, and your injuries. Get witness contact information. Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company before speaking to an attorney.
It varies. Some cases settle in a few months once injuries are documented and liability is clear. Others take a year or more, especially if the insurance company disputes the claim or the case goes to trial. Your attorney will give you a realistic timeline based on the specifics of your situation.
Yes. A criminal DWI charge and a civil personal injury claim are separate legal processes. The criminal case is handled by the state. Your civil claim is about recovering compensation for your injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. In fact, a criminal conviction or guilty plea can actually strengthen your civil case.
In Fort Worth, 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.