Hit by a Drunk Driver in Texas? Here’s What You Need to Know

Driving can be scary enough with distracted drivers — people texting, not paying attention, or making unsafe turns. But it’s even more dangerous when someone decides to drink and drive.



If you’ve been hit by a drunk driver, you’re dealing with more than just negligence. In Texas, that driver has committed a crime while also being reckless — a legal concept known as negligence per se. This means that because they broke the law and caused injury while doing so, the law automatically recognizes their actions as negligent.

Drunk driving cases are taken especially seriously. These drivers make a conscious choice to get behind the wheel after drinking, putting others in danger. Because of that, your personal injury case is often worth more — not only to compensate you for your medical bills, pain, and suffering, but also because of the egregious nature of the conduct.

The main challenge in these cases is ensuring there’s enough insurance coverage to fully compensate you. That’s where having an experienced attorney matters most — someone who knows how to pursue every available source of recovery to get you the justice and compensation you deserve.

At Shuster Law Firm, we help victims of drunk driving accidents across Texas recover what they’ve lost — physically, emotionally, and financially.

📞 Call today for a free consultation. We handle personal injury cases throughout Texas.