[10-24-2021] Dallas County, TX – Man Critically Injured After a Possible DUI Accident in Ledbetter

One unidentified man sustained severe injuries after a pedestrian accident in Ledbetter on Sunday, October 24.

The accident happened around 2:30 a.m. in the 1700 block of North Cockrell Hill Road, near Interstate 30, in Ledbetter.

Police said the victim was struck while walking in the crosswalk by a car that had been traveling northbound on North Cockrell Hill Road.

The victim was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital and was left in critical condition. The police identified the driver of the car as Devin Reynolds in jail records.

Reynolds was arrested and charged with intoxication assault with a vehicle in Dallas County Jail. A bond has not been set. Other details about the investigation have yet to be disclosed.

DUI Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, 812 people were killed in DUI crashes in the state of Texas in 2019. It is clear that drinking and driving is an inconvenience. Intoxicated drivers run the risk of causing serious injury or death to other people. Even if no one is injured in the collision or if you are arrested for DUI, your family and job may suffer.

The suspect bears full responsibility for the accident because the driver was impaired by alcohol or drugs at the time of the collision. Driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol is one of the most reckless and dangerous things a driver can do.

Drunk drivers endanger both themselves and others. Texas and the United States have made significant progress in the fight against drunk driving, but much more work remains to be done to significantly reduce the number of DUI-related deaths across the country. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that approximately 10,000 people are killed each year as a result of drunk drivers.

Dallas County Lawyer for Victims of DUI Accidents

If the driver’s carelessness resulted in your injuries, you may be able to sue for compensation. Absence from work, prolonged recovery times, and hefty medical bills are all common issues for those involved in an accident.

Medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, and pain and suffering are all compensable damages in a personal injury claim. Arash Law’s team of legal experts, from bicycle accident attorneys to car accident lawyers, have extensive experience and knowledge representing pedestrians in Texas who have been injured or killed in pedestrian accidents with motor vehicles.

We are well-versed in the laws governing traffic accidents and liability in such cases. To obtain the most favorable settlements or jury verdicts for our clients, our attorneys spend the time necessary to become intimately acquainted with them and their cases.

Our Dallas County DUI accident lawyers are prepared to fight for the compensation you deserve for bearing such unnecessary burdens. The initial consultation with our attorneys is always free when you call (888) 398-4017. You can also visit our website or send us an e-mail, and we will get in touch with you immediately.