Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas

Yes.

Yes. They will try to get the bodily injury claim settled before you can understand that dwi defendants risk punitive damage awards making the cases more valuable than a run of the mill wreck. You should definitely have your daughter speak to a lawyer to understand her rights.

Based on your question, the simple answer is YES. You should consider obtaining a local law firm to assist you with protecting your daughter's interests and rights. There are many items to consider when dealing with a party who may have been under the influence and operating a motor vehicle which resulted in an accident causing injuries.

The above response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an on-going duty to respond to questions. Additionally, the response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything other than an educated opinion. It should not be relied upon as legal advice. The response given is based upon the limited facts provided by the person asking the question. To the extent additional or different facts exist, the response might possibly change.

If you had full coverage and only property damage is involved, you own insurer should pay a fair price less deductible...so you are not relying on other insurer. If anyone had injuries, you need a lawyer..

Yes, you need to consider speaking with an attorney. Drunk driving isn't an accident, it's a choice. These cases should not be settled for less than the policy limits of the drunk driver.

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