Injured by a Drunk Driver? Holladay Law Is Here to Help.
Holladay Law appreciates the opportunity to help you learn about its personal injury practice. The firm represents people injured in Texas car accidents caused by drunk drivers. If you or someone you love was seriously injured in a drunk driving accident, the firm can help you take legal action against the responsible party. With 18 years of legal experience, including work as a former defense lawyer for corporations, insurance companies and other businesses, founding attorney R. J. Holladay is ready to come to your aid. He is a U.S. Navy veteran used to fighting for others. He will fight for you, too.
About DUI Accident Claims and Lawsuits
Drunk driving accident claims can cover injured drivers, passengers, bicyclists and pedestrians. A successful claim should include proof that:
- The other driver had been drinking.
- The other driver’s drinking impaired their ability to safely operate the vehicle.
- The impaired driver’s negligence ultimately caused the car accident that left you injured.
In most cases, the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) does not have to reach the .08% level (the threshold for most criminal charges) for them to be considered liable. As long as it can be shown that the driver’s abilities were impaired by some degree of intoxication, you may still be able to win your case on this basis. The firm will take extensive measures to uncover all evidence that may be used in your case. The firm will thoroughly review police reports of the incident, request testimony from eyewitnesses of the collision and seek the expert opinions of medical and law enforcement professionals, as needed.
Was a Bar Server to Blame? Ask About Third-Party Dram Shop Claims.
In some drunk driving accident cases, known as dram shop claims, liability is shared between the driver and the business that supplied them with alcohol. If you can prove that a restaurant or bar “overserved” the driver, who was already visibly intoxicated when served, the establishment may be held liable for the accident that ultimately resulted. The same is true in “social host claims,” or cases where minors are knowingly served alcohol by a homeowner or a negligent bar or restaurant.
Third-party liability claims in drunk driving accident cases can be complex. If you suspect that the driver who collided with you had been drinking, the firm strongly advises you to reach out to learn more about bringing a lawsuit of this nature.
Free Consultations and No Fee Unless You Win
After a serious accident involving drunk driving, you’ll need effective legal representation on your side. That’s where Holladay Law comes in. The firm works on a contingency fee basis, which means it provides all of its legal services at no upfront cost to you, and will only charge for its services after it has obtained a successful result on your behalf. To put it simply: If the firm doesn’t win for you, you won’t pay.
To schedule your free consultation, call 281-984-3948 or submit an online contact form. The firm serves Houston and the surrounding areas of Texas.