When someone gets behind the wheel while intoxicated, they make more than a decision to drive drunk; they accept liability for any accidents they cause. However, getting compensated after suffering a car accident is easier said than done. What’s more, some insurance policies don’t cover drunk driving–complicated matters further.
Here, you don’t want to navigate the claims process alone. You want a Decatur personal injury lawyer from Loncar Lyon Jenkins. Our law firm is committed to securing financial recovery after your drunk driving accident. Compensation could include medical bills, lost income, and other injury-related losses. Learn more about working with our team when you call for a free legal consultation.
You Don’t Pay Our Attorney’s Fees Unless Your Case Succeeds
Many injured people view hiring a lawyer to manage the legal process as a gamble. They worry about spending money on hiring an attorney to manage a case that might not succeed. Nothing is a gamble with Loncar Lyon Jenkins.
When we take on your claim, we do so on a contingency-fee basis. This means you don’t pay anything upfront or out of pocket. In fact, you don’t pay our attorney’s fees unless your case succeeds––and even then, it comes from your awarded settlement, never your savings.
We believe contingency-fee-based representation puts our clients’ minds at ease about affording a lawyer. During your free claim review, we can discuss this arrangement, along with the other facts of your case.
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How Our DUI Accident Lawyers Seek Fair Compensation for Clients
Our personal injury attorneys routinely handle cases related to accidents caused by intoxicated drivers. We understand the laws as they apply to these accidents and represent victims who’ve been injured as a result.
If you hire a Decatur DUI accident attorney from Loncar Lyon Jenkins, they build a strong case by:
- Gathering evidence
- Interviewing eyewitnesses
- Consulting with accident reconstruction specialists
- Reviewing traffic camera footage (if available)
- Securing the other driver’s field sobriety test results
- Evaluating your medical records
- Speaking with your healthcare team regarding your condition’s severity
They will also negotiate with insurance companies, take your claim to court if necessary, and fight for your right to fair compensation. Our legal team does everything in its power to recover what you need.
Our Personal Injury Lawyers Prove Negligence Led to Your Accident
Your personal injury claim requires us to prove that another party’s negligence led to your motor vehicle accident. Proving negligence requires establishing four elements–something our lawyers help you with. These four elements include:
- Duty of care: The other driver owed you a duty of care to operate their vehicle cautiously and free from the influence of intoxicating substances.
- Breach of duty: The other driver breached their duty by driving while intoxicated, undermining their ability to operate their vehicle competently.
- Causation: The other driver’s breach of duty directly or proximately caused the accident, your injuries, and your losses.
- Damages: The accident and your injuries resulted in physical, financial, or emotional losses.
Our team relies on its decades of experience, network of resources, and knowledge of state law to recover what you need. With our advocacy, you don’t have to stress about proving negligence or navigating the claims process. Instead, you can breathe easily and focus on your recovery. Loncar Lyon Jenkins takes full control of your case from beginning to end.
What Are the Recoverable Damages in a Decatur DUI Accident Case?
In personal injury cases, compensation can include both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages come with documentation, like receipts, and they generally include:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Diminished future earning capacity
- Property damage expenses
- Out-of-pocket injury-related expenses
These are intended to cover the financial impact of the accident and injuries on you and your family. Conversely, non-economic damages aim to provide compensation for subjective losses.
While these losses don’t come with documentation like bills and invoices, they’re still compensable and a critical part of your claim’s overall value. These damages include:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Mental anguish
- Disability
- Loss of enjoyment and quality of life
Our Decatur Wrongful Death Lawyers Advocate for Grieving Families
You’re not alone if you lost a loved one to a drunk driving accident in Decatur. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes that drunk driving accidents claim one life every 39 minutes. That’s why the state has procedures in place that allow grieving families to recoup their financial losses in the aftermath of a loved one’s passing,
Our wrongful death lawyers put your family’s needs first throughout our partnership. We seek financial compensation that accounts for burial costs, funeral expenses, and end-of-life care costs. We also seek the cost of your loved one’s pain and suffering.
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Our Personal Injury Lawyers Have a Limited Time to File Your DUI Lawsuit
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003 is also Texas’s statute of limitations. It notes that you have just two years from the date of your auto accident to sue. Right now, two years seems like a long time.
Yet, time can fly after suffering a severe injury, and the longer you wait to initiate legal action, the harder it could be to find certain pieces of evidence. By consulting our team shortly after your DUI accident, we can start building your case and adhering to all case-related deadlines.
What Happens if I Miss the State’s Filing Deadline?
If you wait too long to file your personal injury lawsuit, the state may bar you from seeking financial recovery. This could spell trouble if you’re missing time from work and have extensive medical bills. Our law firm prioritizes your needs throughout our partnership. With proper notice, we can file your civil lawsuit on time and hold the other party accountable for your losses.
Contact Loncar Lyon Jenkins Today for Legal Help
If you or a loved one was injured in an accident caused by a driver who was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you can seek compensation for your injuries and losses. Contact our legal team at Loncar Lyon Jenkins for a free case review. Here, we can discuss your case, legal options, and next possible steps.