Austin Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys
Fighting For Drunk Driving Accident Victims in Texas
Despite the great responsibility all drivers bear to reasonably ensure the safety of others on the road, thousands of people get behind the wheel impaired every day. Careless, reckless, and negligent drivers drink or consume drugs before hitting the road, leading to countless preventable accidents.
In 2013, accidents involving drunk drivers took the lives of 1,337 people and injured 15,687 more in the state of Texas alone. Texas was the leader of the nation that year for drunk-driver-related crashes—a title the Lone Star State doesn’t want. Lawsuits against drunk and drugged drivers who cause accidents can help put an end to this tragedy.
If you were injured or your loved one was killed by a drunk driver, contact the Austin drunk driving accident attorneys at Briggle & Polan, PLLC as soon as possible. We believe that people who put others’ lives at risk by choosing to get behind the wheel while intoxicated should be held accountable. We are real trial attorneys who are fully prepared to represent you in the courtroom if a fair settlement with the liable insurance party cannot be reached.
Featured Case Result
Contact us online or by phone at (512) 400-3278 for a free, no-obligation consultation . If your injuries prevent you from coming to our office, we can come to you.
millions recovered for our clients
Landmark verdicts and settlements that speak for themselves
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Our client was hit head-on by a drunk teenager in front of an elementary school, flipping their vehicles.
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$1,258,000 Client Has Sternum Shattered in Highway Collision
Our client was t-boned as she made a left-hand turn on Capital of Texas Highway.
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Our client was the passenger in a vehicle that was t-boned by a drunk driver, which resulted in her suffering multiple, life-threatening injuries. *Net to client was $395,912.60.
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$350,000 Distracted Driver Accident
Our client suffered a ruptured abdomen after being violently rear-ended by a distracted driver. *Net proceeds to the client was $134,418.06.
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$283,704.36 T-Boned in Intersection
Our client was involved in a car accident in Las Cruces, New Mexico and severely injured her arm in the crash. *Net proceeds to our client were $123,133.07.
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$250,000 Drunk Driving Accident
An underage, drunk driver collided with our client on the highway, severely injuring his back and shoulder. *Net proceeds to the client were $98,596.04.
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$250,000 Drunk Driver Collision With Three Children
Our clients were three minor children, who were passengers in a car that was hit by a drunk driver. This wreck was the drunk driver's fifth time to be charged with DWI. *The net to each child was $49,999.80.
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$245,000 T-Bone Collision Resolved
Our client, a veteran of the Gulf War, was turning into a shopping center when a man T-boned him, causing a catastrophic collision. *Net to client was $100,381.92.
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$200,000 T-Bone Collision
Our client suffered a fractured hand and wrist from the car accident. *Net to client was $67,017.69.
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$186,200 T-Bone Collision Involving Company Vehicle
Our client was t-boned by a landscaping company vehicle and fractured his ribs in the crash. *Net to client was $90,450.
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$152,500 Elderly Man Injured In Auto Accident
Our client was injured in a head-on collision that required surgery. *Net to client was $90,895.37.
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$147,562 Passenger Injured In Car Wreck
Our client suffered fractures in her spine and sternum from a car accident. *Attorney fees and expenses totaled $52,681.03.
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$137,300 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client suffered multiple injuries to his neck resulting in a three-level cervical fusion surgery after being rear-ended by a commercial utility tow-truck. *Net to client was $55,047.12
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$135,000 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was severely injured after being rear-ended by a commercial dump truck while taking her daughter to school. *Net to client was $62,732.60.
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$132,000 Distracted Driver
Our client was the passenger in a vehicle struck by a distracted motorist who failed to yield the right of way at an intersection. *Net to client was $33,250.59.
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$130,000 Car Wreck Causing Serious Injury
Our client was involved in a serious automobile wreck, injuring her hip. *Net proceeds to the client were $62,706.66.
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$125,000 Distracted Driver Accident
Our client was injured and car totaled when a distracted driver smashed into him. *Net proceeds to the client was $33,293.61.
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$115,000 Distracted Driver Caused Collision
A distracted driver failed to yield the right of way to our client, causing a collision. *Net to client was $25,035.44.
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$112,280 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was rear-ended and suffered severe lower back herniations requiring months of steroid injections. *Net to client was $48,485.87.
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$110,000 T-Bone Collision Resolved
Our client was t-boned by the driver of a vehicle that ran a red light after having already crashed into multiple vehicles on the road. *Net to client was $48,770.05.
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$105,000 Multi-Car Collision
Our client sustained back and neck injuries after being involved in a three-car collision. *Net proceeds to the client were $57,454.13.
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$100,000 DWI Wreck Resolved
Our client was struck by a drunk driver in Round Rock, Texas. *Net to client was $51,113.04.
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$100,000 Distracted Driver Causes T-Bone Collision
Our client sustained a herniated disc when she was involved in a t-bone collision with a distracted driver. *Attorney fees and expenses totaled $35,000.
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$100,000 Drunk Driver Accident
Our client was seriously injured in a collision with a drunk driver. *Net to client was $40,639.33.
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$100,000 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was involved in a chain-reaction collision after she was rear-ended. *Net proceeds to client were $37,525.48.
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$97,500 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was seriously injured after being rear-ended while driving the United States Postal Service delivery van. *Net to client was $30,015.00.
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$92,000 Distracted Driver Accident
Our client injured his chest, ribs and head in an automobile collision. *Net proceeds to client were $28,689.14.
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$85,000 T-Bone Collision Resolved
Our client was t-boned by a distracted driver who ran a stop sign and required surgery for injuries sustained. *Attorney fees and expenses totaled $30,267.51.
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$82,434.66 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was rear-ended by a distracted driver and suffered injuries. *Net to client was $49,805.00.
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$82,000 T-Bone Collision
Our client had to be airlifted to the hospital as a result of a t-bone collision. *Net proceeds to client were $23,914.57.
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$81,000 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client sustained a herniated disc in her neck and required steroid injections after being t-boned in an intersection. *Net to client was $34,206.04.
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$80,000 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was rear-ended at a yield sign while trying to merge onto I-35 during heavy traffic. *Attorney fees and expenses totaled $31,315.14.
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$79,501 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client suffered a shoulder injury when rear-ended by a driver who was speeding. *Attorney fees and expenses totaled $31,315.14.
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$77,500 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was rear-ended by a distracted driver, suffering neck injuries as a result of the whiplash. *Net to client was $24,823.76.
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$75,564.45 T-Bone Collision Resolved
Our client suffered fractured ribs and a broken foot after being hit by a driver that ran a red light. *Net to client was $27,147.72.
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$75,000 Auto Collision Causes Serious Neck Injury
Our client was rear-ended at a yield sign, causing her severe neck trauma that required surgery. *Attorney fees and expenses totaled $31,879.45.
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$72,500 Car Wreck Settlement
Our Client, a US Postal worker, was t-boned by a vehicle that ran a red light causing chest injuries. *Attorney fees and expenses totaled $24,975.54.
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$72,500 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was rear-ended by a distracted driver in a collision so severe that it busted out the back of her windshield. *Net to client was $20,762.93.
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$70,689.64 T-Bone Collision Resolved
An impatient driver decided to illegally pull around stopped traffic, causing a t-bone collision. *Net to client was $28,591.20.
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$66,740.23 Rear-End Collision Resolved
While stopped at a red light, a driver crashed into the back of our client's car, causing our client to sustain a fractured wrist and herniated lower back. *Net to client was $35,614.04.
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$65,000 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was rear-ended while sitting at a red light and suffered lower back injuries. *Net to client was $19,732.41.
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$62,500 T-Bone Collision Resolved
While traveling down a rural road in the fog, a distracted motorist made an unsafe turn in front of our client, causing a t-bone collision. *Net to client was $18,064.01.
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$62,500 T-Bone Collision Resolved
Our client sustained a traumatic mesenteric cyst which had to be surgically removed after being t-boned by a driver running a red light. *Net to client was $27,346.27.
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$55,000 Rear-End Collision Causing Brain Injury
Our client was rear-ended by another driver and the impact caused him to hit his head on the steering wheel, resulting in a brain injury. *Net to client was $33,045.32.
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$52,500 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was rear-ended on the highway where he sustained a neck injury. *Net to client was $20,481.65.
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$52,000 T-Bone Collision Resolved
Our client suffered numerous spinal cord injuries, a concussion and a fractured ulna after being involved in a t-bone collision. *Net to client was $31,531.95.
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$51,326.20 Woman T-Boned By Oil Company Truck
Our client was t-boned by a company truck that was being operated by an employee of the oil and gas company. *Net to client was $31,395.96.
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$50,055 Resolved Lawsuit For Car Wreck For Policy Limits
Our client was injured as a passenger in a vehicle where the driver lost control. *Net to client was $32,919.99.
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$50,000 T-Bone Collision in Colorado
Our client was injured in a vehicular collision in the mountains. *Net to client was $28,932.27.
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$50,000 T-Bone Collision Resolved
Our client suffered severe head and back injuries after a driver made an illegal left-hand turn in front of him while he was driving. *Net to client was $12,457.72.
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$50,000 T-Boned By Drunk Driver
A drunk driver was fleeing the scene of another collision when he ran a red light and collided with our client on his moped. *Attorney fees and expenses totaled $17,514.79.
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$50,000 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client suffered a herniated lumbar disc in his back after being rear-ended by another driver. *Net recovery to client $16,667.
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$50,000 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was rear-ended on I-35, just outside of Austin, and sustained injuries to her shoulder and neck. *Net to client was $28,048.19.
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$50,000 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was rear-ended in stop-and-go traffic on I-35 in Austin. *Net to client was $15,000.
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$50,000 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was rear-ended by an underinsured motorist, causing aggravation to her surgically repaired spine. *Attorney fees and expenses totaled $16,008.44.
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$50,000 Rear-End Collision Resolved
Our client was rear-ended at a stop light, which caused aggravation to his preexisting back pain. *Net to client was $12,322.87.
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$50,000 Drunk Driver Accident
A drunk driver ran a stop sign and t-boned our client, then continued driving her vehicle for another 500 feet before stopping. *Net to client was $28,703.47.
Contact Our Austin DUI Accident Attorneys Today
If you’re one of the thousands of Texans who suffer catastrophic injuries or other serious damages each year because of a drunk or drugged driver, protect your rights by hiring a DUI accident lawyer.
The Austin drunk driving accident attorneys at Briggle & Polan, PLLC have a passion for helping victims of impaired and negligent drivers in Texas. We can help you understand your rights and options for potentially winning compensation, as well as take over communication with insurance companies on your behalf, freeing your mind to focus on healing. By understanding the nuances of local laws and leveraging our extensive trial experience, we ensure that each case is approached with a strategy tailored to maximize recovery while minimizing stress for our clients.
Don’t let an irresponsible, impaired driver get away scot-free for causing you serious personal injury. Call (512) 400-3278 or get in touch with us online to request a free initial consultation with our Austin drunk driving accident lawyer. Se habla español.
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Drunk Driving Accident FAQs
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If a drunk driver hits you in Austin, it is critical to prioritize your safety and health first. Stay calm and check for injuries. Immediately call 911 to report the accident. Collect information such as the driver’s contact details, vehicle registration, and insurance information, if possible, but avoid confrontations. Document the scene with photos if safe, and speak to witnesses for their contact information.
After ensuring your immediate safety, medical attention should be your next step. Even if injuries appear minor, they can worsen without prompt treatment. Contacting Briggle & Polan, PLLC as soon as possible will protect your rights and interests from the outset. We will guide you through the complexities of the legal process, assisting you in documenting evidence and handling insurance claims to obtain the compensation you deserve.
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Yes, you may be entitled to compensation even if the drunk driver is not criminally convicted. The civil justice system operates independently of the criminal courts, focusing on financial restitution rather than punishment. This means that you can still file a personal injury lawsuit against the drunk driver to recover damages for your losses.
To succeed in a civil case, your lawyer must prove that the driver’s negligence caused your injuries. Our attorneys are skilled at presenting compelling evidence demonstrating a breach of duty and resulting harm. This includes expert testimonies, accident reconstruction, and cross-examining witnesses to establish fault. A civil claim can provide monetary relief for medical expenses, repair costs, and non-economic damages like emotional distress.
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In Texas, the statute of limitations for filing a civil claim related to a drunk driving accident is two years from the date of the accident. This two-year limit applies to personal injury claims, property damage, and wrongful death actions. For wrongful death, the two-year period begins on the date of the victim's death rather than the date of the accident if the two are different.
Missing the civil deadline could result in losing the right to pursue compensation entirely, so it's crucial to take legal action within the applicable time frame. Suppose you are unsure how the statute of limitations applies to your case, especially if there are any special circumstances. In that case, it is best to consult a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
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