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Pasadena Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers
Get the Compensation You Deserve After Being Injured by a Drunk Driver
Drunk driving accidents can happen anywhere, anytime, often to people who never saw it coming: a driver making a routine trip home, a family on their way to dinner, or someone simply walking down the street.
It would be wonderful if these kinds of accidents were rare, but unfortunately, they're not. A significant number of crashes, serious injuries, and fatalities are caused by impaired drivers every year. In 2024 alone, 1,053 traffic deaths in Texas involved a driver under the influence of alcohol, accounting for roughly 25% of all traffic fatalities that year, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Under Texas Penal Code § 49.04, operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher is a criminal offense. Even with cautionary messages from popular culture and public education efforts, many people still get behind the wheel while intoxicated.
If you were injured by a drunk driver, or if a loved one was killed in an accident involving an intoxicated driver, you're entitled to pursue damages from the responsible party with the help of an experienced Pasadena personal injury lawyer.
Call (936) 297-7972 now for a free, confidential consultation.
Our Neighbors. Their Outcomes.
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$3,500,000 Back and Leg InjuriesRecovered for three patrons of a McAllen restaurant who were struck by a car. Injuries ranged from a broken leg to soft tissue low back injuries which required surgery
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$750,000 Back and Neck Injury
Settlement recovered for a client who was rear-ended by a box truck on U.S. Hwy. 59 in Houston, Texas. Client required a series of three epidural steroid injections to his lower back and neck.
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$500,000 Lower Back Injury
Recovered for a client who was rear-ended by a pickup truck in Baytown, Texas. The client required minor back surgery.
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$485,000 Neck and Spine Injury
Recovered for a client who was “T-boned” after a company pick-up truck ran a red light on Spencer Highway in Pasadena, Texas. The client sustained neck injuries that required surgery.
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$355,000 Cervical Disc Injury
Client was rear-ended on a Houston freeway causing herniated disc in his neck. We forced the insurance company to pay $355,000.
From Filing an Insurance Claim to Filing a Lawsuit
The first step if you're injured by a drunk driver is to file a claim with the drunk driver's insurance company, assuming they have insurance as required by law. After all, insurance is supposed to cover damages caused by the actions of the person it insures. However, insurance companies are for-profit businesses and are therefore likely to try to get you to settle your case for less than you deserve. They hope you'll accept a lowball offer so they can save money and stay out of court.
To combat this, you need a skilled Pasadena drunk driving accident attorney at your side who knows how to negotiate aggressively for a fair settlement. In many cases, an attorney can secure the compensation you deserve without ever having to file a lawsuit.
But in some cases, an insurance company may stubbornly refuse to be fair. When that happens, taking them to court is the next step. Your attorney will conduct a thorough investigation of the accident so they can establish that the drunk driver was negligent, and therefore responsible for compensating you for the consequences of their actions.
That investigation will involve pursuing the details surrounding the incident, including:
- The police report, arresting officer testimony, and/or video from police dash or body cams
- Blood alcohol test results
- Photographs and/or video of the accident and its aftermath
- Witness statements
- Expert testimony from specialists
- Pertinent evidence from the criminal case against the driver, including whether they pleaded guilty
- Your medical records and other documentation of damages resulting from the accident
Meet the Team Behind Every Case
From intake to trial, every person on this team plays a part in getting you the outcome you deserve.
Behind every case file is a full team working on your behalf: case managers, paralegals, and support staff who answer your calls, track down your records, and keep you in the loop every step of the way. We built this firm to feel less like a law office and more like a neighbor you can count on. That starts with hiring people who care, and it shows in how we treat every client who walks through our door.
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“I got rear-ended by a big SUV that did not have insurance and to my surprise, Leticia, the case manager, figured out I had personal injury insurance. She took care of me from start to finish. The doctors and chiropractors they recommended took away the injuries caused by the accident. I became a new man with a new strong lower back and I received a nice surprising settlement amount that I wasn’t expecting during the holidays.”- Larry R.
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“The attorneys at SJ Injury Attorneys understand that their reputation is built on the trust they earn from their clients. They approach every case with genuine care, attention, and a dedication to achieving the best possible outcome for each client.”- Renee H.
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“The staff is courteous and understanding. Highly recommend them.”- Past Client
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“Thanks to attorney Skylar who handled my case. I love this firm.”- Past Client
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“We contacted Mr. Soileau after being rear-ended in Kemah, Texas. When we contacted Mr. Soileau we had no health insurance and we were not sure what to do. He helped us find doctors who would work with us and then went on to settle the case for the maximum amount of all insurance policies available.”- J.M.
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“A couple of months ago I was in a car accident. High property damage, but the insurance was not cooperating with me. I hired Chris Soileau to take over. Highly recommend!”- Past Client
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“There was no need to constantly call them to check up on my case. They would always update me with any new developments as they got it. I would certainly recommend this firm to anyone and I will definitely use them again.”- Monica V.
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“Awesome Law firm!! Brenda was amazing in helping manage my case and if for some reason she wasn't available, Chris or Dawn was immediately there to help me. I see some complaints on here about not returning phone calls? I never had an issue. Sometimes I would have to leave a message, but they always got back to me with updates. My case took a while but totally worth the wait because they never just took whatever was offered.”- Amy G.
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“My car was hit by a guy who was racing down the highway. The impact forced my vehicle into a retaining wall. At the time I was between jobs and Mr. Soileau helped me find medical care. Ultimately, Chris obtained a great settlement for my case.”- S.J.