Houston Drunk Driving Lawyer

Nobody should ever have to worry about being harmed due to a drunk driver on the roadway. Unfortunately, these incidents are not uncommon around our area, and they can be devastating for victims. If you or somebody you love has been harmed due to the actions of an impaired driver, Mike Love & Associates, LLC is here to help. Our Houston drunk driving accident lawyers will investigate your case and work to secure any compensation you are entitled to.

Why choose Mike Love & Associates, LLC to help?

After sustaining an injury caused by a drunk driver, you need help from an attorney with vast experience handling these cases. Mike Love & Associates, LLC is here to help.

• Personal injury attorney Mike Love founded this firm with the goal of helping injury victims and their families throughout Texas.
• We firmly believe that every client deserves individualized and focused support for their case.
• We take Houston drunk driving accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means clients pay no legal fees until we secure the compensation they deserve.

Why do you need a drunk driving accident attorney?

Victims of drunk driving accidents are often going to need an attorney with the resources necessary to ensure they recover compensation. A Houston drunk driving accident attorney will be able to:

• Obtain all evidence from the crash scene (video and photo surveillance, accident reports, witness statements, and more).
• Work with a trusted medical professional to ensure the victim is evaluated and that their total losses are calculated properly.
• Negotiate with all parties involved, including aggressive insurance carriers, to secure the compensation the victim deserves.

Alcohol-impaired driving is a major concern

According to data provided by the Texas Department of Transportation, we know that there were 940 people killed in traffic crashes where a driver was under the influence of alcohol. This means that 26% of the total traffic crash fatalities during that year with the result of impaired driving.

Overall, there were 24,211 total crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers during the latest reporting year of data available. Aside from the tragic fatalities, these incidents also led to:

• 2,138 suspected serious injuries
• 5,082 non-incapacitating injuries
• 6,320 possible injuries

Crashes involving impaired drivers often occur at higher speeds, and the types of injuries sustained by those involved can be severe. Is not uncommon for our Houston drunk driving accident lawyers to help victims who have sustained the following:

• Spinal cord injuries
• Whiplash injuries
• Broken and dislocated bones
• Severe lacerations
• Internal organ damage
• Internal bleeding
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Concussions

How much compensation is available for this case?

If you or somebody you love has been injured due to the actions of a drunk driver, you may be entitled to various types of compensation. There is no set amount that money that is awarded in damages for these cases. Rather, the total amount of compensation a victim receives will depend on the specific facts related to their case. At Mike Love & Associates, LLC, we regularly help victims of drunk driving accidents recover the following:

• The cost of all medical bills related to the incident
• Lost wages if they are unable to work while they recover
• Pain and suffering damages
• Loss of personal enjoyment damages
• Possible punitive damages against the impaired driver

When you need a Houston car accident lawyer, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or calling us at 936-632-2000.