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Austin, Texas, Drunk Driver Victim Lawyers

Drunk drivers who injure or kill people are subject to both criminal and civil penalties. At the law firm of Leonard B. Gabbay, P.C. in Austin, Texas, our lawyers work hand-in-hand with local district attorneys, and we work to obtain compensation for the victims of drunk driving accidents in civil court.

Criminal penalties in DWI cases include fines, jail time and suspension of driver's licenses. The penalties increase with second, third, fourth or more offenses.

Drunk drivers are also liable in civil court for the damages they cause to the victims. In Texas, those damages may include:

• Reasonable and necessary medical expenses, including the cost of future care
• Loss of earnings
• Loss of earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Physical impairment, also known as loss of enjoyment of life. For example, if you can no longer go running or workout because of your injury, you can seek compensation for your loss.
• Disfigurement, such as burns and scars
• Punitive or exemplary damages. These are damages that address the behavior of the drunk driver. By awarding punitive damages, the jury sends a message to community as well as to the drunk driver that it will not tolerate drunk drivers.

Our lawyers will always seek the maximum possible compensation for our clients. You will not be charged attorney fees or other expenses unless we are successful in obtaining compensation for you.

Free DWI accident attorney consultation

For a free initial consultation about your DWI accident injury, call a lawyer at our firm or fill out our simple contact form.

We have offices in Austin and Houston. All meetings are by appointment only. From our offices in Austin and Houston, we will travel to drunk driver accident victims throughout Texas.

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