Summer holidays in Texas bring food, family, fireworks—and too many drunk drivers. Every year, accidents spike around Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day. People leave parties thinking they’re fine to drive. But they’re not. And when they cause a crash, the results are devastating. Victims suffer broken bones, brain injuries, and worse. Families lose loved ones. Lives are torn apart.
Brazoria County roads like Highway 6, FM 523, and Highway 288 see more traffic during the holidays. Beaches near Surfside, lake areas, and backyard BBQs bring crowds from all over. Add alcohol, and things turn dangerous fast. Some drivers speed. Some drift across lanes. Some run red lights or slam into cars stopped in traffic. These aren’t just bad decisions—they’re reckless and deadly.
When someone drives drunk and causes a crash, they’re responsible. Texas law allows victims to file a personal injury claim to cover hospital bills, surgeries, rehab, and missed paychecks. If someone dies, their family can file a wrongful death lawsuit. These cases help people move forward—and they send a message that drunk driving has real consequences.
But it’s not just the driver who may be at fault. Under Texas’s dram shop law, bars, restaurants, and even private hosts can be held accountable if they overserve alcohol to someone who later causes a crash. If a bartender keeps pouring drinks for someone who’s clearly intoxicated, and that person drives and hurts someone, the business can be sued.
Some of the worst cases involve passengers, pedestrians, and children. People who had nothing to do with the drunk driver’s decisions. They’re the ones who end up paying the price—with their health, their future, or their lives.
These crashes aren’t always simple. The drunk driver may deny fault. Their insurance company may try to downplay injuries or pressure you to settle fast. That’s why it’s important to have someone on your side who knows how to fight back. Someone who knows how to prove what really happened and who should be held accountable.
At Hildebrand & Wilson, LLC, we help people across Brazoria County stand up to drunk drivers and the companies that protect them. We look at the facts, talk to witnesses, and work with experts when needed. We don’t back down—because your pain matters, and your story deserves to be heard.
If you or someone you love was hit by a drunk driver during a summer holiday, don’t wait. Get the help you need to make it right. We handle serious cases in Pearland, Alvin, Angleton, Lake Jackson, and beyond.
Call (281) 557-6406 or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation. You didn’t ask for this, but you don’t have to face it alone.