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You were doing nothing wrong. Someone chose to drink and drive — and now you're dealing with injuries, medical bills, missed work, and pain that won't quit. That's not just bad luck. That's someone else's fault. And you deserve real help.
Insurance companies move fast after a DWI crash. They'll try to minimize what they owe you. Don't navigate this alone. An experienced Houston drunk driving attorney knows how to push back — and HurtMatch connects you to one for free.
In Texas, you generally have 2 years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. That deadline is strict. Waiting too long can mean losing your right to recover anything. Contact an attorney as soon as possible.
Nothing upfront. The attorneys in our network work on contingency — meaning they only get paid if you win your case. No fee unless we win. You have nothing to lose by reaching out today.
Call 911. Get medical help right away, even if you feel okay. Stay at the scene. Document everything you can — photos, witness names, the police report number. Don't give recorded statements to any insurance company before talking to an attorney.
Every case is different. Some cases resolve in a few months through a settlement. Others that go to trial can take longer. Your attorney will give you a realistic timeline based on the specifics of your situation. What matters most is getting started quickly.
A criminal DWI charge or conviction can strengthen your civil case, but it's not required for you to pursue compensation. A civil case and a criminal case are separate. You can still take legal action even if the driver wasn't charged or was found not guilty.
In Houston, 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.