Cody Morgan charged after head-on accident in College Station

DUI ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Texas continues to face a devastating drunken driving crisis, with the Texas Department of Transportation reporting over 26,000 alcohol-related crashes in 2023 alone that resulted in more than 1,100 fatalities and thousands of injuries.

The state recorded a total of 1,138 fatalities in alcohol-involved crashes during 2023, cementing Texas’s position as the third-worst state in the nation for drunken driving.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that substances other than alcohol contribute to approximately 18 percent of motor vehicle driver fatalities in the U.S. Still, any psychoactive drug impairs driving ability, putting all others at risk.

Candice Bond, a seasoned DUI accident attorney, shared her perspective on cases like this.

“Separate from criminal charges, a victim’s family may be entitled to compensation through a civil lawsuit against the responsible party,” said Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal and national analyst for Accident Injury News.

“As an advocate, an attorney can compassionately guide grieving families through this challenging period, protecting their legal rights and ensuring that a drunk driver is held accountable for their reckless actions.”

PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM

An injured victim may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim pending an investigation.

Bond said, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.

“Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” she added.