Through the work of MADD and other organizations, society has become increasingly aware of the dangers of drunk driving. Yet, statistics indicate that more than a million people are injured or killed in alcohol and drug-related accidents each year.
Texas personal injury attorney Michael R. De La Paz believes it is important to hold drunk drivers accountable for their negligence. Though the police handle the criminal side of a drunk driving accident, injured parties also may bring civil lawsuits against the drunk drivers and the bars, clubs and stores that supplied the alcohol.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in an alcohol-related car accident, you will find experienced legal help at the Law Offices of Michael R. De La Paz. Since 1996, our Texas law firm has worked to protect the rights of seriously injured clients and hold negligent parties liable for the harm they cause.
Each day the news reports drunk drivers injuring and killing other drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. When a drunk driver runs a stop sign or red light, drives in the wrong lane or hits another vehicle or an individual, the results are disastrous.
While some drunk drivers have the minimum liability insurance coverage required by law, many have no insurance at all. Lack of insurance coverage can limit the compensation available to the injured parties. However, as an experienced lawyer, Michael De La Paz is knowledgeable and skilled at pursuing all potential sources of compensation including the victim’s own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage and Dram Shop liability.
The Texas Dram Shop Act allows injured parties to sue licensed drinking establishments and alcohol retailers that provided alcohol to obviously intoxicated patrons who later caused injuries to others or themselves. When you turn to our San Antonio law firm to handle your case, we will investigate the circumstances surrounding your injury accident including interviewing witnesses and reviewing transactions to determine if a bar or other licensed provider was in clear violation of Dram Shop laws and liable for the injuries you sustained.
If you have been injured in a drunk driving accident or if a drunk driver is responsible for the death of a family member, call our law firm at (210) 225-HURT (4878) or toll free (800) 645-8553. There is no charge to speak with an attorney to find out if you have grounds for a lawsuit. For our Spanish speaking clients, se habla español.
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The Law Offices of Michael De La Paz represents clients throughout Texas in all areas of personal injury and consumer law.
The law firm serves cities including, but not limited to San Antonio, San Marcos New Braunsfels, Austin, Port Aransas, Rockport, Corpus Christi, Brownsville, McAllen, Del Rio, Houston, Beaumont, Port Arthur, Dallas, Fort Worth, Kingsville, Alice and Harlingen as well as the counties of Bexar, Travis, Dallas, Harris, Tarrant, Jefferson, Hays, Cameron and Val Verde.