New Braunfels is a vibrant community, from tubing on the Comal River to dancing at Gruene Hall, but its lively nightlife and tourist-heavy roads like I-35 and FM 306 make it a hotspot for drunk driving accidents. These preventable crashes can cause life-changing injuries or even fatalities. At A2X Law, we’re your local advocates, rooted in Comal County, fighting to hold drunk drivers accountable and secure the compensation you deserve. 

With over 20 years of experience, our attorneys have helped New Braunfels victims recover damages for medical bills, lost income, and emotional trauma. Call us at (361) 452-1279 for a free, compassionate consultation. 

The Devastating Impact of Drunk Driver Accidents in New Braunfels 

According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), Comal County reported 2,997 crashes in 2022. Many were attributed to drunk driving. Texas leads the nation in DUI deaths, and the risk is elevated in New Braunfels given the quantity of people on the roads during peak times, such as Wurstfest or summer tourists. Some common risk factors in drunk driving accidents include:  

• Impaired Judgment: Alcohol or drugs impairing a driver’s ability to navigate intersections like Loop 337 or Walnut Avenue. 
• Reckless Behavior: Drinking and driving often leads to speeding or running red lights, like on FM 306 during Wurstfest or festival season.  
• Nighttime Risks: Over 50% of DUI crashes occur at night, particularly near nightlife spots like downtown New Braunfels. 
• Repeat Offenders: Drivers with prior DUI convictions causing repeat accidents, increasing injury severity. 

Drunk driving cases often qualify for punitive damages in Texas, punishing reckless behavior and deterring future DUIs. Our team will work to demonstrate the negligence of the intoxicated driver using police reports, breath tests, body camera footage, and witness statements, which can enhance the value of your recovery.  

Challenges in Drunk Driver Accident Claims 

Drunk driving accident claims in New Braunfels involve unique challenges: 

• Insurance Resistance: Insurers may downplay injuries or argue the drunk driver’s policy limits cap your recovery, even when damages exceed coverage. 
• Criminal vs. Civil Cases: A driver’s DUI conviction helps your case, but civil claims require separate evidence to prove liability and damages. 
• Third-Party Liability: Bars or restaurants serving alcohol to visibly intoxicated drivers may share responsibility under Texas’s dram shop laws. 
• Local Enforcement Trends: New Braunfels police actively patrol for DUIs, but evidence like dashcam footage or blood alcohol results can be delayed or contested. 

Our attorneys work with accident reconstruction experts, obtain toxicology reports, and investigate dram shop violations to build a strong case, ensuring all liable parties are held accountable. 

Compensation for Drunk Driver Accident Victims 

Drunk driving accidents often cause severe injuries, leading to substantial compensation, including: 

• Medical Expenses: Emergency care, surgeries, rehabilitation, and ongoing treatment for injuries like fractures, spinal injuries, or traumatic brain injuries. 
• Lost Wages: Income lost from missed work or reduced earning capacity, critical for New Braunfels’ working families. 
• Pain and Suffering: Physical pain and emotional trauma, especially after life-altering crashes. 
• Property Damage: Repairs or replacement for your vehicle or personal items. 
• Punitive Damages: Often awarded in DUI cases to punish reckless behavior and deter future drunk driving. 

Texas’s comparative fault rule allows recovery if you’re less than 51% at fault, but insurers may exploit this to reduce payouts. We use evidence such as police reports and witness statements to establish the drunk driver’s liability and pursue maximum compensation within Texas’s two-year statute of limitations. 

Protect Your Rights After a Drunk Driver Accident 

1. Ensure Safety and Call 911: Move to a safe area and report the accident to New Braunfels police to document the driver’s impairment. 
2. Document the Scene: Photograph vehicles, injuries, and the crash site. Note any signs of intoxication, like open containers. 
3. Seek Medical Attention: Visit a doctor immediately to document injuries like whiplash or concussions, common in high-impact DUI crashes. 
4. Avoid Insurance Talks: Don’t give statements to insurers without legal advice; they may minimize your claim despite the driver’s DUI. 
5. Contact A2X Law: Call us to pursue punitive damages and navigate Texas’s two-year deadline for personal injury claims. 

Seek Justice with A2X Law 

A drunk driver accident can upend your life, but A2X Law is here to fight for justice in New Braunfels. Call (361) 452-1279 or schedule your consultation today.