Holding Drunk Drivers—and Those Who Enable Them—Accountable
Drunk driving crashes are among the most preventable yet devastating accidents on Texas roadways. Every year, lives are forever changed because someone chose to get behind the wheel while impaired.
If you or a loved one has been injured—or killed—by a drunk driver, you deserve answers, accountability, and compensation. At Bloodworth Law Firm, P.L.L.C., we have spent more than 25 years helping families recover after being harmed by intoxicated drivers. We understand the emotional, physical, and financial toll these crashes take, and we are committed to pursuing justice on your behalf.
Drunk driving remains a serious public safety issue in Texas. Alcohol-related crashes frequently result in catastrophic injuries and fatalities—not only to impaired drivers, but to innocent passengers, other motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.
These crashes often occur during late-night and early-morning hours and frequently involve high speeds, poor judgment, and delayed reaction times. The consequences are often life-altering or fatal.
If the drunk driver who caused your accident was arrested, you may assume that justice is already being handled. However, criminal charges do not provide compensation to victims or their families.
A criminal DWI or DUI case is brought by the State and is focused on punishment. The only way for victims to recover money damages for medical bills, lost income, and other losses is through a civil personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
At Bloodworth Law Firm, P.L.L.C., we help victims pursue civil claims regardless of whether the drunk driver:
You do not need to wait for the criminal case to conclude before taking legal action.
Victims of drunk driving accidents may be entitled to compensation for a wide range of losses, including:
Our firm has extensive experience filing civil lawsuits to hold drunk drivers—and other responsible parties—financially accountable.
In some cases, a driver may not be charged or convicted of a DUI or DWI offense. This does not prevent you from filing a civil lawsuit.
Civil cases have a lower burden of proof than criminal cases. Even if the State declines to prosecute, injured victims may still successfully recover compensation through a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
Preserving evidence is critical in these cases. Waiting too long can result in lost records, missing witnesses, or destroyed evidence.
Texas law allows victims to pursue claims against businesses or individuals who overserve alcohol to someone who later causes a drunk driving crash. These cases are commonly referred to as Dram Shop claims.
Dram Shop liability may apply when:
In these cases, the intoxicated driver is not the only party who may be held responsible.
Driving while intoxicated is a criminal offense in Texas. Charges may range from misdemeanors to felonies depending on:
Causing a death while driving under the influence may result in intoxication manslaughter charges and, in certain circumstances, even murder charges. While criminal penalties punish the offender, civil lawsuits protect victims and families.
Drunk driving cases require experienced legal representation that understands both the emotional weight of these cases and the legal complexities involved. Our firm offers:
We are not afraid to stand up to insurance companies, drunk drivers, or businesses that put profits over safety.
From our office in Conroe, Texas, we represent victims of drunk driving crashes in The Woodlands, Huntsville, Houston, Livingston, Coldspring, and throughout the State of Texas.
If you or a loved one has been harmed by a drunk driver, do not face this alone.
Contact Bloodworth Law Firm, P.L.L.C. today for a free consultation. There is no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
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