How Many Drinks
Does it Take?
DWIs are expensive as is, legal fees, fines, court appearances, classes, insurance increases, and other expenses can quickly rack up and can be upwards of $17,000. Not to mention other damages from a drunk driving accident. But what are the costs here that aren’t taken into consideration? Being sued for a DWI accident? Possibly being liable for punitive damages?
Read on about the real costs of driving drunk.
Other Factors in
Blood Alcohol Levels
What’s the
Illegal Amount / BAC Level?
ANY
UNDER 21
.08
21+
.04
COMMERCIAL
How BAC Level
Affects Driving
When You Get Pulled Over
Standardised Field Sobriety Test (SFST)
When You
Fail The Test
Financial
Costs
$17,000
in costs including vehicle towing, bail bonds, attorney fees & court costs
$17,000
doesn’t include lost income, counseling charges, or alternate transportation
$19,200
is the average total cost
Up to $24,000
is the average total cost
Intangible
Costs
LOSS OF LICENCE
LOSS OF JOB
FAMILY STRUGGLE
PERMANENT RECORD
SCHOOL DENIAL
PUBLIC HUMILIATION
Why hire a Houston drunk driver accident lawyer?
Should I Speak With the Adjuster for the Drunk Driver?
How much is my drunk driving injury worth?
There is no magic formula for valuing each case. Many factors are involved in evaluating the personal injury caused by a drunk driver. The drunk driving accident lawyers in Houston at Baumgartner Law Firm have won millions of dollars for injury victims of drunk driving accidents. Including many multi-million dollar settlements.
Essential elements include objective findings from your doctors. The total amount of the medical bills, lost wages, available insurance, and the attorney’s reputation handling the case.
Because of the potential for punitive damages, drunk driving cases are valued higher than a typical car accident. Call our top-rated personal injury lawyers for a case evaluation or if you have any questions about your rights or next steps. (281) 587-1111.
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for a job well done!
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Houston Personal Injury Victim
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