Walker County DWI With Injury Lawyer

DWI Defense Attorney in Walker County, Texas

Driving while intoxicated and causing an auto accident which results in serious bodily injury to another person constitutes the criminal offense of DWI with injury. This is a felony DWI offense which can result in a state prison sentence of up to 10 years, along with fines of up to $10,000, up to 600 hours of community service and other penalties. The accused may also face a civil lawsuit from the victim, wherein he/she may seek monetary compensation for injuries suffered.

A Walker County DWI lawyer will need to work quickly in order to defend the rights of a driver who has been arrested for DWI with injury. Gathering physical evidence, conducting an independent analysis of a blood test, interviewing witnesses and recreating the scene of the accident are all methods a defense lawyer will use to offer effective DWI defense. The key means of defending a DWI with injury charge are:

• Proving that the defendant did not cause the accident
• Proving that the defendant was not intoxicated (abilities were not impaired / blood alcohol concentration was below .08%)

Walker County DWI Defense Attorney

Douglas W. Atkinson is an experienced Walker County DWI attorney who has been protecting clients’ rights since 1998. His legal practice is dedicated exclusively to criminal defense, and as such attorney Atkinson is able to devote his time and energy to defending clients and staying up-to-date on Texas drunk driving legislation and case law. As an attorney with a decade of experience under his belt, Doug Atkinson truly understands the gravity of a DWI with injury charge and just how much of a difference aggressive legal counsel by a knowledgeable defense attorney can make. 

DWI With Injury Charges in Dodge, Huntsville, New Waverly and Riverside, Texas

DWI lawyer Doug Atkinson represents clients charged with DWI with injury throughout all of Walker County, including Dodge, New Waverly, Riverside and Huntsville. He offers a free initial consultation to discuss your DWI with injury charges and see how he can help.

Contact Walker County DWI with injury attorney Douglas W. Atkinson today!