Rights of DUI Victims

As the victim of an auto accident caused by a careless and negligent drunk driver, you have certain rights related to court proceedings if the person is charged with a criminal act.

Because a drunk driver may be found guilty of criminal charges, you may be able to recover compensation from a crime victims' program; however, you also have the right to seek compensation and punitive damages for your injury through a civil lawsuit.

After being injured by a drunk driver, you may face:

• Medical bills for emergency treatment.
• Future medical bills for ongoing treatment.
• Lost income from missed work.
• Mental anguish.
• Emotional pain and suffering.

At Polewski & Associates, our experienced attorneys can listen to the details of your case and inform you of your options following the auto accident. By pursuing a negligence claim against the driver, you may be able to recover compensation for all of your injury-related expenses.

You may be entitled to punitive damages, which is compensation that has nothing to do with your injury-related expenses, but instead is intended to punish the drunk driver and deter future negligence.

If you have been in an auto accident in Dallas, Texas, please contact the experienced accident lawyers at Polewski Law, P.C., to schedule a complimentary consultation.