Drunk Driving FAQ's

What is the legal level for blood alcohol content (BAC)?
In Texas, as with most states, the legal level for blood alcohol content is .08.

How extensive is the problem of people driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs?
The most recently available statistics for nationwide arrests (2007) revealed that over 1.4 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics in a single year. (Source: MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving)

How often is someone killed in a drunk driving incident?
On average, someone is killed by a drunk driver every 45 minutes. In 2008, an estimated 11,773 people died in drunk driving related crashes. (Source: NHTSA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

How often are other drugs involved in drunk driving deaths?
Drugs other than alcohol, such as marijuana or cocaine, are involved in about 18% of motor vehicle driver deaths. These other drugs are generally used in combination with alcohol. (Source: MADD)

How often are children killed in drunk driving incidents?
The most recently available statistics (2006) reveal that half of child passengers ages 14 and younger who died in alcohol-related crashes were riding with drivers who had a BAC level of .08 or higher. That same year, 45 children age 14 years and younger were killed as pedestrians or bicyclists were hit by alcohol-impaired drivers. (Source: MADD)

How often is someone killed by a drunk driver in Texas?
In 2008, there were 1,269 people involved in fatal drunk driving incidents in Texas. (Source: NHTSA)

How much do alcohol-related crashes cost?
It is estimated that drunk driving accidents cost the public $114.3 billion in a single year. (Source: MADD) Drunk driving injuries and deaths can lead to enormous emotional and financial upheaval. Victims are entitled to fight for compensation; to learn how to file suit against a drunk driver, contact our Texas law firm for a free legal consultation. 

In all automobile accident cases it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the accident in question, and to enable physicians or other expert witnesses to thoroughly evaluate any injuries. If you or a loved one is a victim of an automobile accident involving a drunk driver, call The Law Offices of Regis Mullen & Shane Mullen, Inc. now at (214) 747-5240 or CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A SIMPLE CASE FORM. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don’t delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires.