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Texas Accident Guide
Drunk Driving (DWI) Accidents in Texas
If you were injured in a Texas drunk driving (dwi) accident, you have legal rights and deadlines to protect.
Overview
What you should know
Texas DWI is governed by Penal Code § 49.04. Dram-shop liability (Alc. Bev. Code § 2.02) can add a bar or restaurant as a defendant when it over-served an obviously intoxicated person.
Common Causes
What typically causes them
Common Injuries
Injuries we see
What to do
Steps to take after a drunk driving (dwi) accidents
Legal Considerations
Texas DWI is governed by Penal Code § 49.04. Dram-shop liability (Alc. Bev. Code § 2.02) can add a bar or restaurant as a defendant when it over-served an obviously intoxicated person.
Compensation You May Recover
Statute of Limitations
Two years from the date of the accident (CPRC § 16.003).
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