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Drunk Driving Accident in Andrews, Texas

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Drunk Driving Accident Claims in Andrews, Texas

Drunk Driving Accident cases are among the most common personal injury claims in the Andrews area. If you or a loved one has been injured in a drunk driving accident in Andrews or the surrounding Andrews County area, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages under Texas law.

Andrews residents frequently travel on SH-115, US-385, and other major corridors in Andrews County. If you are injured, major treatment facilities include Permian Regional Medical Center. Personal injury lawsuits are filed in Andrews County District Court.

Average Drunk Driving Accident Settlement in Andrews

Severity Level	Typical Settlement Range
Minor Injury	$25,000 – $75,000
Moderate Injury	$100,000 – $300,000
Severe / Catastrophic	$300,000 – $2,000,000+

Statute of Limitations

2 years from the date of the accident

Comparative Fault

51% Bar Rule

Texas Law: Drunk Driving Accident in Andrews

The two-year statute of limitations (§ 16.003) applies. DWI (BAC 0.08%+) is per se evidence of intoxication (Tex. Penal Code § 49.01). Dram shop liability under Tex. Alc. Bev. Code § 2.02 allows claims against alcohol-serving establishments. Punitive damages under § 41.003 are available for gross negligence (which DWI inherently establishes) and capped under § 41.008 at the greater of $200,000 or 2x economic damages + up to $750,000 non-economic. The cap does not apply when the defendant committed certain felonies (intoxication assault under Penal Code § 49.07 or intoxication manslaughter under § 49.08). DWI convictions are admissible in civil proceedings.

Common Injuries from Drunk Driving Accidents in Andrews

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

$100,000 – $5,000,000+

Spinal Cord Injury

$250,000 – $10,000,000+

Broken Bones (Fractures)

$15,000 – $150,000

Internal Bleeding

$50,000 – $300,000+

Burns

$25,000 – $500,000+

Wrongful Death Damages

$500,000 – $10,000,000+

FAQ: Drunk Driving Accident in Andrews

Drunk Driving Accident settlements in Andrews follow the same Texas state law that applies statewide. Drunk driving accidents in Texas produce some of the highest settlements and jury verdicts in personal injury law because the at-fault driver's intoxication establishes clear negligence — and often gr... Settlements in Andrews County may be influenced by local jury tendencies. Our free AI estimator provides a personalized range.

The statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of the accident (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003). Do not delay — evidence can be lost and witnesses' memories fade.

Drunk Driving Accident lawsuits in Andrews are filed in Andrews County District Court. The specific court depends on the amount in controversy and jurisdictional factors.

Major treatment facilities in Andrews include Permian Regional Medical Center. Seek immediate medical attention after any accident — delays in treatment can harm both your health and your legal claim.