Denton County Drunk & Impaired Driving Accidents

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal in Texas, and throughout the U.S. Nevertheless, approximately one million arrests for impaired driving are made every year, as reported by CDC. In 2020, 11,654 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving drunk drivers, accounting for 30% of all traffic deaths. Researchers in a study involving 4,243 drivers at seven trauma centers who were seriously injured in traffic crashes found that 54% tested positive for alcohol or drugs, including marijuana, opioids, stimulants, and sedatives.

If you have been injured in a crash caused by a drunk or drug-impaired driver, it is important to speak with an experienced lawyer as soon as possible. Call our firm at (214) 295-1008 to schedule a free consultation with a Denton County drunk and impaired driving victim attorney.

Drivers who consume alcohol or drugs and get behind the wheel of a car make the roads dangerous for everyone. Types of DUI accidents include:

Car accidents: Alcohol can significantly impair reaction time, judgment, and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, and so can cannabis and other substances. Drunk drivers have caused crashes by driving in the wrong direction on a highway, crashing into a school bus, driving into a light pole, and colliding head-on with another vehicle, as stated by ProjectKnow. Drunk driving accidents are often fatal.

Motorcycle accidents: Motorcycles are smaller and less stable than four-wheeled passenger cars, and riders lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle. When a drunk or stoned driver rear-ends, sideswipes, or cuts off a motorcyclist, the rider can be ejected from the bike, thrown into traffic, and seriously injured in the landing.