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Drunk Driving Accident Attorney

DWI Accident Injury Lawyer

DUI Accident Injury Cases

If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk driver, you need Brian Hargrove fighting for you.

Brian Hargrove will use his extensive experience to aggressively pursue the drunk driver for all the damages he has caused you or your loved one.  The drunk will likely have an insurance company defending their wrongful conduct in an attempt to reduce the amount of damages that you are entitled to receive.  Hiring an experienced personal injury trial lawyer such as Brian Hargrove is necessary to protect your right to fair compensation and punish the criminal wrongdoer who caused your injuries.  Drunk driving accidents can cause terrible injuries and wrongful death. The person responsible — the driver who chose to drink and drive — should be held financially accountable as well as criminally accountable. In many cases, the owner of the car that allowed the drunk to drive the car can and should be held responsible for putting the keys in his hand. This is known as negligent entrustment.   If you or a family member has been the victim of a drunk driver, talk to a DWI accident injury lawyer.  Some of the worst automobile accidents are caused by drunk drivers.  These types of cases need experienced personal injury lawyers.  It is important for you to contact lawyers immediately after an accident to make sure evidence is preserved and your rights are protected. 

Driving while intoxicated, (also known as DUI or driving under the influence) can be caused by many factors.  The most common type of intoxication is caused by consumption of alcohol.  However, drivers often become intoxicated through prescription and illegal drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, crack and other substances.  Intoxication by any means can cause terrible accidents and injuries.

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Brian Hargrove can help you seek civil damages (including punitive damages) against a drunk driver.  Attorney Brian Hargrove is dedicated to recover the damages you are entitled to while punishing the drunk driver responsible for your injuries.  Mr. Hargrove is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.

• We will investigate. We will find out how the accident happened and seek to discover the extent of the drunk's intoxication.  We will check the defendant's prior criminal record to see if they are repeat offenders with a past record of drunk driving and/or drunk driving accidents.  We will obtain the accident report and monitor the criminal prosecution of the perpetrator. Our law firm will talk to witnesses, examine police reports, and gather evidence of the criminal charges and administrative hearing.  If there is another person responsible other than the driver, we will investigate their liability for allowing the person to drive, providing the alcohol, employing the driver and other possible areas of legal responsibility.
• We will listen to you. We want to know all the circumstances of the accident and how your injuries have affected you. If a family member was in a fatal DWI accident, we want to know how the wrongful death affected you and your family.
• We will advocate on your behalf. Insurance companies aggressively handle DWI accident cases and seek to settle the claims for less than what the victims are entitled to receive.  Many times, insurance companies have been providing coverage to repeat offenders that should never been allowed back on the road.  Brian Hargrove will personally deal with the insurance company on your behalf and fight for the rights of the victims in the courtroom.  If punitive damages (also known as exemplary damages) are warranted in your case, we will pursue the maximum amount allowed by law.

When the legal matter you are facing is important, make sure you have experienced personal injury litigation lawyers who have the time to discuss your situation with you, explain your options, and represent you. Contact the Personal injury litigation attorney Brian Hargrove.

Texas Drunk Driving Statistics

In 2008, Texas led the Nation in the highest number of alcohol-related fatalities.
Drinking and driving fatalities by state in 2008 (ranked by highest number of alcohol-related* deaths):

Texas has edged out California once again as the state with the most alcohol-related motor-vehicle fatalities and the highest number of fatalities with drivers over the .08% legal limit. These drunk driving statistics have shown improvement however. In 1982, the highest number of alcohol related deaths were reported, when 2,801 of our fellow citizens died. The lowest number was reported in 2008, with 1463. The percentage of traffic fatalities that were alcohol related was highest in 1982 also, with 66%. That percentage dropped to its lowest level in 2008 also, showing 43% of traffic fatalities as alcohol related.

For the most recent year reported, out of all traffic fatalities, 38% involved a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher, down from 61% in 1982.

The table above shows the total number of traffic fatalities (Tot) for the Texas, alcohol related fatalities (Alc-Rel) and fatalities in crashes where the highest BAC in the crash was 0.08 or above (0.08+).

It is important to note that the Texas drunk driving statistics, as shown above, include data from individuals who were in an alcohol-related crash, but not driving a motor vehicle at the time. The U.S. Department of Transportation defines alcohol-related deaths as "fatalities that occur in crashes where at least one driver or non-occupant (pedestrian or bicyclist) involved in the crash has a positive Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) value."

The fatality rates shown above refer to the number of people killed in all traffic accidents and, separately, in alcohol related traffic accidents, per 100 million vehicle miles traveled.

Sources for Texas drunk driving information and statistics:

US Dept. of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 12/02
(2) National Conference of State Legislatures, 2004

Criminal status of DWI laws in Texas:

In Texas, 1st offense is a class B misdemeanor, 2nd offense within 10 years is a class A misdemeanor, subsequent offenses are 3rd degree felonies. Citation:Penal Code §§12.21, 12.22, 12.34, 49.04 & 49.09 (2)

The Law Offices of Brian Hargrove P.C. offers full-service legal counsel and representation in personal injury law matters with offices in Bedford and Denton, Texas. We serve all areas of North Texas, including Dallas County, Tarrant County, Denton County and the cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Azle, Keller, Cleburne, Weatherford, Irving, Grand Prairie, Garland, Mesquite, Richardson, Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Lewisville, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Grapevine, Coppell, Colleyville, Southlake, Burleson, Duncanville, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Lancaster and Rockwall.

We also accept cases throughout Texas, including Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Tyler, El Paso, Waco, Lubbock, Amarillo, Corpus Christi, Brownsville, Beaumont, Abilene, Wichita Falls, Laredo, Midland, Odessa, Texarkana or any other city in Texas.

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