How Our DUI Accident Lawyers Help in Bedford
We look past the driver to every policy that can pay. Drunk drivers are often underinsured, so finding other sources can make a large difference.
When you hire us, we:
- Get the Bedford Police report, test results, and dashcam or body camera video
- Identify where the driver bought or was served alcohol
- Review your own auto policy for PIP and uninsured motorist coverage
- Gather proof for punitive damages when the conduct was extreme
- Handle the insurers and take the case to court if needed
Can a Bar Be Liable for a Bedford DUI Crash?
Yes, in some cases. Texas dram shop law holds a licensed seller liable when it served a customer who was obviously intoxicated and a clear danger, and that intoxication caused the crash. Restaurants and bars along Airport Freeway and SH 121 serve many drivers heading home through Bedford, Hurst, and Euless.
These claims need fast work: tabs, receipts, and surveillance video are often kept only briefly. Learn more about dram shop liability laws in Texas or our dram shop liability attorney services.
Compensation in a DWI Accident Claim
Your claim can include:
- Medical bills, current and future
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
- Vehicle repair or replacement
- Exemplary damages for gross negligence, subject to Texas caps
If you were partly at fault, Texas comparative fault reduces your award, and you recover nothing above 50%.
Deadlines After a Drunk Driving Crash
Most Texas injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. Families who lost someone can bring a wrongful death claim on a similar timeline. Evidence from bars and the scene fades much faster, so early action helps.
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DUI Accident Lawyer in Bedford, TX FAQs
What is the difference between DUI and DWI in Texas?
For adults, the crime is DWI, driving while intoxicated. Texas uses DUI mainly for drivers under 21 who have any detectable alcohol. For an injury claim the label matters less than the facts: a driver impaired by alcohol or drugs who causes a crash is negligent.
What if the drunk driver has no insurance?
Your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage can pay for your injuries, up to your policy limits. Texas insurers must offer this coverage, and it is included unless you rejected it in writing. A dram shop claim against a bar may also add another source of recovery.
Can I recover if the impaired driver was a teenager?
Yes. The young driver and their insurance are responsible, and parents or others who supplied alcohol or lent the car may share liability in some situations. Social hosts who serve minors can face liability under Texas law. We review who provided the alcohol and the vehicle.
How much does a DUI accident lawyer cost?
Parker Law Firm Injury Lawyers handles DUI accident cases on a contingency fee. You pay nothing upfront and owe no attorney's fees unless we recover money for you. Our fee will never exceed your recovery, and we explain the exact terms in writing before we start.
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Parker Law Firm Injury Lawyers – Bedford Office
2317 Plaza Pkwy #100, Bedford, TX 76021
- Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday – Sunday Closed