Drunk Driver Accidents in Galveston: Know Your Rights with A2X Law Firm 

With scenic coastal drives, busy cruise ship terminals, and a steady stream of visitors year-round, Galveston’s roads are often filled with locals and tourists alike. Unfortunately, these roads are also increasingly filled with distracted drivers, people whose split-second decisions to glance at their phones or adjust their GPS can change lives forever. 

 

At A2X Law Firm, we’ve seen firsthand the physical, emotional, and financial toll distracted driving accidents take on individuals. If you or someone you love has been injured in a crash caused by a distracted driver in Galveston, we’re here to fight for the justice and compensation you deserve. 

 

Distracted Driving by the Numbers in Texas 

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, distracted driving is responsible for 1 in 6 car crashes statewide. In 2023 alone, this reckless behavior led to: 

  • Nearly 400 deaths 
  • Over 2,800 serious injuries 

 

These aren’t just statistics. They represent families in mourning, workers missing paychecks, and injured survivors struggling to walk, speak, or live pain-free again. And with Galveston's traffic swelling during spring break, summer vacation, and cruise season, the risks here are even higher. 

 

Why Distracted Driving Is So Dangerous 

Distracted driving comes down to one truth: it takes your eyes, hands, or mind off the task of driving, sometimes all three at once. 

 

Here’s what that means on Galveston roads: 

  • Typing a quick text message can take about 5 seconds 
  • At 40 mph, your vehicle will travel nearly 300 feet in that time, which is the length of a football field 
  • During those seconds, you are essentially driving blind and one-handed 

 

It’s a deadly combination, especially on high-traffic routes like Broadway Avenue, Seawall Boulevard, or the Causeway, where reaction time matters. 

 

Common Distractions That Cause Crashes 

While texting is the most publicized form of distracted driving, many other distractions lead to preventable accidents in Galveston: 

  • Eating or drinking behind the wheel 
  • Watching videos
  • or adjusting GPS 
  • Doing makeup or grooming 
  • Reaching for items in the back seat 
  • Talking to or disciplining children 
  • Reading, scrolling, or even online shopping while driving 
  • Swiping through music or podcasts 
  • Taking selfies or filming videos 

 

Some drivers even get distracted while rubbernecking at other accident scenes, ironically contributing to chain-reaction collisions. 


The Impact on Vulnerable Road Users 

Certain groups are especially at risk when distracted drivers are on the road: 

  • Motorcyclists: already demanding to see, now even more vulnerable to drivers whose eyes are on their phones 
  • Pedestrians and bicyclists: often crossing streets in busy downtown areas, beach zones, or tourist-heavy intersections 
  • Other drivers and passengers: victims in high-speed rear-end or side-impact crashes, which are common in distracted driving cases 

 

You May Be Entitled to Compensation 

If a distracted driver caused your crash, you may be eligible to recover damages for: 

  • Medical bills (emergency care, surgeries, rehab) 
  • Lost income or reduced ability to work 
  • Pain and suffering 
  • Vehicle repair or replacement 
  • Disability or disfigurement 
  • Mental anguish and emotional distress 
  • Wrongful death, if you lost a loved one 

 

Insurance companies may try to downplay the driver’s distraction or shift the blame. That’s where our experienced team at A2X steps in to investigate the facts, build a compelling case and fight to get you full compensation. 

 

How Do You Prove the Other Driver Was Distracted? 

It’s not always apparent at the scene. Most victims didn’t see the other driver texting and wouldn’t have been watching if they were focused on driving safely themselves. 

Our legal team gathers critical evidence, including: 

  • Phone records to show texting or app use 
  • Surveillance or dashcam footage 
  • Eyewitness statements 
  • Crash reconstruction analysis 
  • Black box data from the vehicle, if available 

 

We use this evidence to hold negligent drivers accountable and push back against insurance tactics designed to avoid payouts. 

 

Call A2X Law Firm 

Whether you’re a resident, a college student visiting for spring break, or a tourist injured during a beach vacation, you have legal rights after a distracted driving crash in Galveston. 

 

At A2X Law Firm, we offer: 

  • Free case consultations 
  • There are no fees unless we win 
  • Aggressive legal strategies tailored to your case 
  • Local knowledge of Galveston’s roads, courts, and insurance practices 

 

Call us now to get started on your case, and let A2X Law Firm help you turn disruption into justice. You didn’t cause this accident. Don’t let someone else’s distraction become your lifelong burden.