DUI Accident Lawyer Fort Worth, TX

How Our Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers Help in Fort Worth

We hold the drunk driver, and anyone who helped put them on the road, responsible for your losses. That can mean more than one insurance policy.

When you hire us, we:

Get the Fort Worth Police crash report, blood or breath test results, and arrest records
Track the criminal DWI case for evidence we can use
Find out where the driver was drinking and request receipts and video
Document your medical care, lost income, and future needs
Pursue exemplary damages where the facts support them

Who Can Be Liable for a DUI Accident in Texas?

The impaired driver is the main defendant. Texas defines intoxication as a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more, or losing normal use of mental or physical faculties from alcohol or drugs.

Others may share responsibility:

Bars and restaurants that served an obviously intoxicated customer, under Alcoholic Beverage Code §2.02. See our dram shop liability attorney page.
Employers, if the driver was on the job.
Vehicle owners who knowingly lent a car to an impaired driver.

Exemplary Damages in a Fort Worth DWI Crash

Beyond medical bills, wages, and pain and suffering, Texas allows exemplary damages for gross negligence under CPRC chapter 41. Drunk driving is a common basis. These damages require clear and convincing evidence and are capped in most cases, so careful proof of the driver’s intoxication matters.

What to Do After a Drunk Driving Crash

Call 911 and tell the dispatcher you suspect the driver is impaired.
Note what you saw: slurred speech, the smell of alcohol, open containers.
Get witness names before they leave.
Get medical care right away and keep your records.
Avoid recorded statements to the driver’s insurer until you have advice.

If you lost a family member, read about a wrongful death claim. The two-year deadline applies to most claims.

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Fort Worth DUI Accident FAQs

Do I have to wait for the criminal DWI case to finish?

No. Your civil injury claim moves on its own track. A DWI conviction or guilty plea can help prove fault, but you do not need one to recover. The criminal case and your civil claim also use different standards of proof.

Can I sue the bar that served the drunk driver?

Possibly. Under the Texas dram shop law, a licensed seller can be liable if it served someone who was obviously intoxicated to the point of being a clear danger, and that intoxication caused your injuries. Receipts, tabs, and bar video help prove it.

What are exemplary damages in a drunk driving case?

Exemplary damages punish especially reckless conduct. Texas allows them when a defendant acted with gross negligence, which must be shown by clear and convincing evidence. Driving while heavily intoxicated can meet that standard. Texas law caps these damages in most cases.

How much does a drunk driving accident lawyer cost?

Parker Law Firm Injury Lawyers handles drunk driving 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.