Texas has zero tolerance for drunk drivers, and the state’s laws are clear about that. Motorists younger than 21, the legal drinking age, do not get off easy with a light slap on the wrist. Minors found with any amount of alcohol in their systems will face the same charges and penalties as adults.
If you or a loved one is recovering from a car crash involving an underage drunk driver in Lubbock, TX, a car accident attorney with Loncar Lyon Jenkins can lead your case for compensatory damages. We will demand they pay your full financial recovery. Start with a free consultation so we can explain how our Lubbock DUI car accident lawyer can help you. Call today.
We Hold the Lubbock DUI Driver Accountable and Take on the Insurer for You
With our personal injury lawyers working on your case, you will have legal professionals with more than 30 years of legal experience looking out for you while you focus on restoring your health. We will protect you from unfair tactics insurers use to take away from your recovery to add to their bottom lines.
From the start, we can handle all communications with the at-fault parties insurance company, so you won’t be asked to give a recorded statement or accept a settlement that falls short of what you deserve.
How Our DUI Lawyers Can Help Your Lubbock, TX, DUI Case
When we represent you, we will work hard to get you the compensation you deserve.
We will:
- Talk with you about the accident to find out what happened
- Investigate the collision to collect evidence that supports your claims (a police report, witness statements, your statement, video surveillance, photographs)
- Identify all parties liable for your losses, including those not directly involved in the accident (e.g., parents or guardians of the underage driver)
- List your damages and assign a financial value to them
- Lead settlement offer talks and review proposed offers to ensure they meet your needs
- File necessary paperwork and meet all deadlines
- File your injury lawsuit and seek your recovery at trial if necessary
No two DUI car accident cases we handle are identical, so we treat each case individually. You will get a dedicated team of lawyers who will develop a customized legal strategy for your case. We can pursue a civil case against the underage driver, whether they face criminal charges for the accident or not.
We Will Work on Your Lubbock DUI Case Without Retainer Fees
Car accidents cost a lot of money, and expenses can balloon rather quickly, especially when auto accident victims are healing at the hospital or home. Of course, this means they cannot work, so their income could slow or stop. We understand these challenges, so we do not ask or expect clients to pay us attorney’s fees for legal representation.
Our under 21 DUI lawyers serving Lubbock, TX, work on a contingency fee basis, so we get paid only if you win your case. If you win, we take an agreed-upon percentage of your settlement award or court verdict as payment for our services. If you do not win your case, you don’t owe us. Call today to discuss this payment arrangement and how a Lubbock DUI car accident lawyer with Loncar Lyon Jenkins can start your case.
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Our Lubbock DUI Car Accident Lawyers Will Seek All Recoverable Damages
When we meet with you, we can explain how intoxication affects your DUI car accident claim. You likely will have economic and non-economic damages from the collision. We will review every loss from the accident and determine how much compensation to demand.
Your economic damages could include:
- Medical expenses (emergency care and past, present, and future)
- Rehabilitation therapy (e.g., physical therapy)
- Lost income and benefits
- Lost earning ability
- Property damage (e.g., vehicle repairs or replacement)
We can support all these financial losses with income statements, pay stubs, bills, invoices, receipts, and other documentation.
Your non-economic damages could include:
- Pain and suffering (physical and mental pain)
- Impaired quality of life
- Mental anguish
- Emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of companionship
Wrongful Death Damages
Sadly, some DUI accidents claim victims’ lives. If your loved one suffered fatal injuries in a drunk driving crash, we are sorry for your loss. We can help you file legal action against the negligent party that caused your loved one’s death, as Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 71 allows.
If you qualify, our wrongful death attorney can demand that the at-fault party repay your losses, such as your relative’s funeral and burial expenses, accident-related medical expenses, and lost income.
Regarding damages, each accident’s facts, details, and circumstances will help determine how much injured parties receive. No loss is insignificant to us. We will look at everything and advise you on how much you will receive. Our Lubbock DUI car accident attorneys will not allow anyone to lowball your settlement.
DUI and DWI Charges in Texas
Drivers under the legal drinking age of 21 violate the law if they operate a vehicle with any detectable amount of alcohol in their systems. This means the 0.08% blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit does not apply to minors and people ages 17-20. Their BAC must be 0.00%.
Even if the DUI charge applies to minors and people ages 17-20, they can still be charged with a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense as adults are under Texas’ zero-tolerance policy for drunk drivers.
If the underage driver who caused your accident faces criminal charges, you can still pursue civil damages against them. We can explain this further during a free consultation. Call us today.
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We Will File Your Lubbock DUI Car Accident Lawsuit on Time – Start Now
The clock starts ticking on legal actions when traffic crashes happen. In Texas, parties filing a personal injury case or a wrongful death lawsuit generally have two years from the accident date or the decedent’s death date, per Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003.
Our Lubbock DUI car accident attorneys will meet this filing deadline for you. If you miss the filing deadline, you will forever forfeit your chance to pursue damages from the underage driver who caused the accident.
Call Loncar Lyon Jenkins for Representation in Lubbock, TX, DUI Car Accident
All drivers in Texas are responsible for everyone’s safety when they get behind the wheel. If someone breaks that duty and harms others, they must pay. No one should operate a vehicle while impaired, and age does not excuse this reckless decision or the behavior that follows it.
Call Loncar Lyon Jenkins today to hold the underage driver in your Lubbock DUI car accident accountable. We can take your case without upfront fees or costs, and we don’t recover a penny unless you win your case. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.