Harris County deputies arrested 34 suspected impaired drivers over Memorial Day weekend — if one of them injured you or someone you love, Texas dram shop law may give you more options than you know.
Get Legal Help Now →A holiday weekend that should have been spent with family can turn into a life-altering nightmare when an impaired driver makes a reckless choice. If you were injured in a suspected DUI crash in the Houston area over Memorial Day weekend, you may be facing mounting medical bills, time away from work, and a recovery process that feels overwhelming. You deserve to understand your options.
Victims of drunk driving crashes often do not realize that responsibility may extend beyond the driver who hit them. Under Texas dram shop laws, the bar, restaurant, or other alcohol-serving establishment that over-served the impaired driver may also bear legal liability. HurtMatch can connect you with a licensed Texas personal injury attorney who can evaluate every possible avenue of recovery in your case.
A dram shop claim allows injured victims to seek compensation from a bar, restaurant, or other licensed alcohol retailer that over-served a visibly intoxicated person who then caused an accident. If the drunk driver who hit you was over-served at a Houston-area establishment before the crash, a dram shop claim may be available in addition to a claim against the driver.
Texas law generally gives injury victims two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Missing this deadline can bar you from recovering anything, so it is important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible after your crash.
Even if the at-fault driver is underinsured or uninsured, there may be other sources of recovery, including a dram shop claim against the establishment that served them, your own uninsured motorist coverage, or other liable parties. An attorney can help identify all available options.
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