Drunk Driving Accident Attorney in Laredo

Trial-Ready Representation After a Drunk Driving Crash in Laredo

When a drunk driver causes a crash, the consequences are sudden, painful, and completely preventable. At a time like this, you shouldn’t have to face the aftermath alone.

Our Laredo drunk driving accident attorneys at Cardenas & Rodriguez represent people who have been injured by drunk drivers. We prepare every claim as if it may go to trial. We draw on courtroom experience and a careful, analytical approach to protect your rights and pursue fair compensation.

Our firm was founded in 2010, and Attorney Norberto Cardenas III previously served as a prosecutor in Webb County. You can speak with us in English or Spanish, and we can explain your options and next steps.

Call (956) 450-7951 to speak with our team. Request a free consultation. 

What to Do After a Drunk Driving Crash

In the minutes and days after a drunk driving collision, it can be hard to think clearly. Taking a few key steps can help protect your health and your legal rights. Even if you have already left the scene or gone to the hospital, there are still actions you can take now.

The following steps can be useful after a drunk driving accident:

1. Check for injuries and stay safe: Move to a secure location away from oncoming traffic.
2. Call 911: Ensure emergency medical services and law enforcement respond to the scene.
3. Seek medical evaluation: Even minor injuries should be assessed, as concussions, soft tissue injuries, or internal damage may not be immediately apparent.
4. Document the scene: Take photos of vehicles, skid marks, road conditions, and any visible injuries if it’s safe to do so.
5. Collect witness information: Ask bystanders for their names and contact details so they can provide statements if needed.
6. Notify your insurance company: Report the crash promptly, but remain factual.
7. Consult an attorney: Speak with a Laredo drunk driving accident lawyer before giving detailed statements to insurers.

When you contact our firm, we can review your situation, answer your questions, and explain how the legal process works for drunk driving accident cases.

Evaluating a Civil Drunk Driving Injury Claim in Texas

A civil injury claim and a criminal DWI proceeding are separate matters. A driver’s arrest or an open criminal case doesn’t by itself determine what happens in your personal injury claim. To pursue a Texas personal injury claim, you generally need to connect the other driver’s conduct to the crash and document the resulting injuries and financial losses.

Evidence in a drunk driving injury case can come from multiple sources: the crash report, photographs or video from the scene, witness statements, medical records, and employment records documenting lost income. Chemical testing records and charging information from the criminal proceeding may also be relevant to how an insurance adjuster or court understands what happened.

Attorney Norberto Cardenas III previously served as a prosecutor in Webb County, Texas. That background gives him a working familiarity with how police reports are written, how DWI evidence is collected, and how charging decisions are made. We apply that perspective when reviewing the civil side of a drunk driving case. Our team also works with medical documentation and witness statements to build a complete picture of what a crash cost you.

Under Texas law, personal injury claims generally carry a two-year filing period, though exceptions exist and the applicable deadline depends on the facts of your case. We can review your circumstances and clarify the deadline that applies to your claim. Once we take your case, we communicate with insurance companies, submit claim documentation, and negotiate on your behalf.

Compensation in a Drunk Driving Accident

Types of damages in a drunk driving accident claim can include:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Loss of earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage

In cases where the accident results in a fatality, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim to seek justice and recover damages for funeral costs, loss of companionship, and other related losses. The damages available in any civil claim depend on the specific facts, injuries, evidence, and applicable Texas law.

Statewide, Trial-Ready Representation from Laredo

Our attorneys were educated at Texas law schools, and Attorney Cardenas is admitted to practice in all Texas state courts. We represent personal injury clients throughout Texas from our Laredo office.

We prepare every injury case for the possibility of trial. Our goal is to build a thorough file so that insurance companies understand we’re ready to take your case to court if necessary.

Our office is conveniently located in Laredo, which makes it easier to meet in person when that is helpful. Our team also provides services in English and Spanish, and our legal assistant and office manager help keep clients informed throughout the process.

We offer free initial consultations for people injured by drunk drivers. The first conversation is free and comes with no obligation to hire us. For personal injury matters, we work on a contingency fee schedule, which means you owe no legal fees unless we recover on your behalf. We can also provide that initial guidance in Spanish if that is your preference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Have a Civil Injury Case If the Driver Wasn’t Convicted?

Yes, depending on the facts. The criminal process and civil injury claim are separate, so an arrest or conviction isn’t the sole measure of whether a claim may exist.

Will Your Team Handle Communications with Insurance Companies?

If you choose our firm for your injury claim, we handle communications with insurance companies.

Can I Discuss My Case with Your Team in Spanish?

Yes. Our team provides counsel and communication in Spanish for drunk driving injury cases.

Contact Our Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers in Laredo

A drunk driving crash can change your life in a moment, but you don’t have to deal with the aftermath on your own. When you contact Cardenas & Rodriguez, you reach a trial-ready injury firm in Laredo that understands how DWI evidence can affect a civil injury claim and how to pursue compensation in Texas courts.

Call (956) 450-7951 to request a free consultation and discuss your crash with our Laredo drunk driving accident attorneys.