Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of auto accidents in the United States. According to figures released by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 16,694 people were killed in 2004 in alcohol-related crashes in the United States. This figure represents 39% of all traffic deaths. In fact, more than 500,000 Americans are injured annually in drunk driving accidents. In Texas alone, 249 people died in 2004 as a result of drinking and driving according to the state’s Department of Transportation. What’s worse is that injuries and death caused by drunk drivers are entirely preventable. In 2004, the Texas Legislature lowered the blood alcohol level for driving under the influence from .10 percent to .08 percent to reduce the number of these devastating accidents. Unfortunately, many negligent or careless individuals continue to drink and drive.

At Hernandez Law P.C.we aggressively pursue claims against drunk drivers responsible for serious injuries and death. Under Texas law, drunk driving victims are not limited to pursuing claims arising from the negligence of drunk drivers. They also have a right to sue for punitive damages designed to punish the drunk driver for willful, wanton, and reckless conduct. When you need a Dallas drunk driving accident lawyer, the experienced team of attorneys at our law firm in Dallas, Texas will aggressively litigate drunk driving accidents to protect injury victims throughout all of Texas.