New Year’s Eve can be a time for celebration, but this can make it a more dangerous time to be on the road too. People drink and then they drive, putting others at risk. If you get hurt during this holiday period and you want to hold a negligent driver accountable, we want to hear from you. A Corpus Christi, Texas drunk driving accident lawyer from our firm can help you with your case.
Is New Year’s Really a More Dangerous Time to Drive?
The NHTSA and National Safety Council often anticipate that a few hundred traffic fatalities will occur during the New Year’s holiday period. We mentioned that alcohol is a problem, and it certainly continues to be in recent years. People still get behind the wheel after drinking, even after so much money and effort has been spent telling them not to.
Another issue is that this is a popular time for travel. The roads are likely to be more crowded and denser traffic can often mean more accidents.
What Should I Do If a Drunk Driver Hits Me On New Year’s?
If you get into an accident on New Year’s Eve or Day, you should treat it like any other accident. Call the cops to the scene, take pictures, and make sure you get the other driver’s info. If there were witnesses, get their contact information. Then take a look around to see if there were any cameras that might have caught the crash. Finally, get medical treatment as soon as you can and consider talking to a lawyer.
Will I Be Able to Sue For Damages?
Yes, if you believe that the other driver was responsible for the accident and your injuries, you can sue for compensation. You have to show that the other driver was negligent. That can be tough on your own, but an experienced lawyer from our firm can help you build a compelling case and win compensation for things like:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of enjoyment
- Loss of earning potential
- Pain and suffering
How Long Should I Wait Before I Sue?
You understandably have to focus on your health and recovery, but we don’t recommend waiting too long if you plan to sue. The state of Texas gives you just two years to sue for damages after an accident like this. That can seem like a long time, but you would be surprised at how quickly the time can pass as you focus on your recovery and getting back to your normal routine.
This is why we recommend reaching out to a lawyer as soon as you can. This can make it less likely that you will miss your chance to claim compensation. Contacting a lawyer early can also make it easier to gather evidence or track down witnesses who could be critical to your case.
Schedule Your Free Case Consultation
So if you were hurt in an accident, don’t try to make things right all by yourself. Contact Sahadi Legal Group, schedule your free case consultation, and get ready to build a solid case that makes it easier to push for the kind of compensation that you deserve.
