Drunk Driving Accidents

Austin, Texas

Drunk driving accidents result in some of the most horrific and devastating injuries that occur on our roads. A driver that is impaired by alcohol or drugs often drives at excessive speeds, crosses over medians and ignores traffic signals causing car accidents and serious injury to over 1,000 people each year in Texas. At Gonzales & Gonzales, our Austin drunk driving accident attorneys have significant experience investigating drunk driving cases and successfully prosecuting the offender for compensatory and punitive damages.

Investigating a Drunk Driving Accident

As soon as you retain our legal representation, our experienced and professional investigators will begin collecting and preserving all evidence relating to your case. Official police records are obtained, witnesses are interviewed, medical reports are obtained and experts are consulted.
In order to successfully prosecute a drunk driver to the fullest extent of the law, we also investigate the driver's actions leading up to the accident.

For example, we will question witnesses as to where the driver was before the accident, who continued to serve them and whether or not they were visibly impaired. We will also pursue claims against any bars, restaurants or other businesses whose employees continued to serve the impaired driver. They will also be held accountable for your accident and injuries.

Drunk Driving Accident Medical Expenses

If you have been seriously injured in a drunk driving accident, you likely have substantial and mounting medical bills. Even if your injuries are not permanent, chances are that you will experience the following:

• Pain and suffering during recovery
• Many doctor's appointments
• Physical therapy appointments
• The need for medical supplies
• The need for prescriptions
• Loss of wages

All of these should be taken into consideration when determining a settlement amount. You will also likely be bullied by a representative of the drunk driver's insurance company. Do not speak to the adjustor or agree to settle or sign anything without legal representation. It is the adjustor's job to convince you to settle for the lowest amount possible, as fast as possible. Let us fight for your rights and win you a fair and realistic settlement.

Our Policy

At Gonzales & Gonzales, we are a husband/wife legal team with heart who understands the pain and suffering our clients experience when they have been injured by someone else's negligence. We care about your rights and vow to treat you like a member of our own family, no matter what your citizenship, employment or financial status is. Let us help you get the settlement you deserve for your damages.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a drunk driving accident in Austin, Round Rock, San Marcos and Lockhart, Texas or nationwide please contact our personal injury lawyers at Gonzales & Gonzales to learn how we can help you.