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Drunk Driver Hit Me — Can I Get Punitive Damages?

Posted on May 20, 2026
Texas law allows punitive damages in drunk driving accident cases when the injured person can prove by clear and convincing evidence that the impaired driver acted with gross negligence, but these awards are subject to statutory caps and require careful legal strategy. A drunk driver...
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