Drunk driving accidents cause devastating injuries. CDF Law pursues maximum compensation for victims from the DUI driver, their insurer, and potentially from bars or establishments that over-served the driver under Texas dram shop law.
Texas Dram Shop Liability
Under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code §2.02 (the Dram Shop Act), establishments that serve alcohol to someone who is obviously intoxicated and then causes injury can be held liable. CDF Law investigates whether a third-party vendor contributed to your accident.
Punitive Damages in DUI Cases
Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §41.003 allows exemplary (punitive) damages in cases involving gross negligence, fraud, or malice. Drunk driving often constitutes gross negligence, making punitive damages available in addition to actual damages.