Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer in College Station

Civil Injury Claims for Brazos County Accident Victims

When a drunk driver causes a crash, two separate legal processes begin. The state pursues a criminal DWI case against the driver. You pursue a civil injury claim to recover what you’ve lost. These are independent proceedings, and one doesn’t have to wait for the other. Rodriguez & Gimbert P.L.L.C. represents accident victims in personal injury claims throughout Bryan, College Station, and Brazos County.

Our practice covers both personal injury representation for accident victims and criminal defense for DWI charges. That dual perspective gives us working knowledge of how a driver’s criminal case can intersect with a related civil claim and how to use that in support of a victim’s position.

If you were injured by an impaired driver, call us at (979) 559-3599 or use our contact form to schedule a free consultation.

Why College Station Accident Victims Work with Rodriguez & Gimbert P.L.L.C.

Our attorneys bring over 45 years of combined legal experience to injury cases. We’re Texas A&M alumni with deep roots in the Bryan and College Station community, and we provide representation in both English and Spanish.

Our background in criminal DWI defense means we understand how law enforcement documents blood alcohol concentration, how prosecutors build a DWI case, and how a criminal conviction can serve as evidence of liability in your civil claim. Texas law defines intoxication as a BAC of .08% or higher, or impairment of normal mental or physical faculties from alcohol or drugs.

Compensation Available After a Drunk Driving Accident

We pursue the full range of damages on behalf of injury victims. Economic damages cover measurable losses like medical bills and lost wages. Non-economic damages address pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and similar harms that don’t come with a receipt.

Drunk driving cases may also support a claim for exemplary damages, sometimes called punitive damages. Under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code Section 41.003, these require clear and convincing evidence that the harm resulted from fraud, malice, or gross negligence. Ordinary negligence doesn’t meet that threshold. Whether exemplary damages apply depends on the specific facts, and we can discuss what the evidence in your situation may support.

Who Can Be Held Responsible

The intoxicated driver is the primarily liable party under Texas negligence law, but they aren’t always the only one. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 2.02 allows civil liability against a bar, restaurant, or other alcohol seller that served alcohol to someone who was obviously intoxicated to the point of presenting a clear danger, when that intoxication proximately caused the resulting harm. This is called dram shop liability, and it can provide an additional source of recovery separate from any claim against the driver.

Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may also be relevant if the driver carried insufficient insurance. We look at available avenues for recovery, not just the most obvious one.

Start with a Free Consultation

There’s no cost to discuss your case with our team. We can review what happened, explain your options, and help you understand what a civil injury claim could look like given the facts involved.

Rodriguez & Gimbert P.L.L.C. serves drunk driving accident victims in College Station, Bryan, and throughout Brazos County. Call (979) 559-3599 or submit our contact form to get started.