Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

Take back control.

When you’re hit by a drunk driver, it is violating.

There’s often so much damage, and the lack of control you experience can be just as painful. We dig deeper because we care what happens to you, and our goal is to help you regain stability and confidence during a difficult time.

We take care of you throughout both the healing process and the legal process. We fight harder to identify every possible source of compensation – even if the person who hurt you driving while intoxicated is uninsured or has no money. We also help you understand your insurance and how to file insurance claims. We will even help you fight off debt collectors as needed.

MRH Injury Law is a Kansas City personal injury firm that digs deeper, fights harder, and takes care of its clients. Unlike firms that take the easy, surface-level approach and move on quickly, we prepare every case for trial and support clients at every step so they can focus on moving forward.

Powerful payouts.

Over $50 million recovered, because we dig deeper.

$2.7 Million

Car Accident - Dram Shop Negligence, Co-Counsel

Significant Lower Extremity Fractures

$100,000

Car Accident, Drunk Driving

Death

$55,000

Drunk Driving

Back and Neck Soft Tissue

Why hire Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott for drunk driving car accident cases?
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We have 40+ combined years of success litigating drunk driver cases. The science of toxicology and blood alcohol is ingrained in us, and we have a winning blueprint to prove impairment.

At MRH Injury Law, we uncover what others miss, prepare every case for trial, and pursue every available source of compensation for our clients. Even if the person who hurt you is uninsured or has no money, the bar or restaurant that overserved the person may be held liable (dram shop law).

Our DUI accident lawyers are aggressive litigators and compassionate people. We will help you heal physically, mentally/emotionally, and financially because that’s what it takes to help you get your power back.

We don’t take every case; we take the cases we believe in. That allows us to fight harder, build stronger cases, and pursue maximum compensation without cutting corners or settling for less than what clients deserve.

We take care of you throughout the process so you can focus on healing while we focus on results.

Read 7 reasons to hire MRH Injury Law

How can I know MRH Injury Law has my best interest?
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Our financial interests are aligned with yours. We don’t get paid unless you do.

Beyond that, we are not a high-volume personal injury law firm. We don’t churn and burn clients. Our legal team takes only the cases we believe in, and we invest considerable time and attention into maximizing the compensation we recover for each. We dig deeper because we care, and we fight harder because it matters.

We frequently take cases rejected by other law firms and settle them for millions of dollars.

Do I need to hire a personal injury lawyer to help with my drunk driving case?
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Typically, yes you need to hire a personal injury attorney.

Insurance companies often handle drunk driving accidents like any other car crash case, overlooking the added value and economic damages accidents involving alcohol carry. As a result, you risk being short-changed.

You need to hire a drunk driving accident attorney to recover full compensation.

Read 5 things to remember when dealing with an insurance company

What should I do if I am injured in a drunk driving car accident?
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Of course, top priority is always to get the medical attention needed. Beyond that:

  1. Ensure safety and call 911 for medical assistance
  2. Exchange information with the drunk driver
  3. Document the scene with photos
  4. Identify and collect contact information from witnesses
  5. Avoid discussing fault
  6. Cooperate with law enforcement and obtain a police report
  7. If you have not consulted with an attorney, decline all settlement offers
  8. Contact your insurance company
  9. Keep records of medical treatments
  10. Call our drunk driving attorneys– so we can develop a proactive litigation strategy before valuable evidence disappears

Read 5 things to keep in mind when getting medical care after a personal injury accident

What compensation can I get after a drunk driving car accident?
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Each case is unique, but our DWI accident lawyers are committed to digging deeper and uncovering your maximum compensation. We will thoroughly explore compensation for:

  • Severity and long-term impact of the injury, regardless of medical expenses
  • Medical expense reimbursement – including hospitalization, surgeries,
  • rehabilitation, and ongoing medical treatment
  • Property damage – for the repair or replacement of your vehicle and any other damaged property
  • Lost wages and future earning capacity – if the injury prevented you from working or reduces your earning capacity
  • Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
  • Disability and impairment – compensation may be awarded based on the level of disability and impairment
  • Rehabilitation and therapy costs
  • Wrongful death damages – in the tragic event of a fatality, surviving family members may be eligible for compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and emotional distress
  • Punitive damages – if the incident was particularly egregious, punitive damages may be awarded
  • Legal fees – including attorney fees and court expenses

How much you get will depend on these 5 things:

  1. How great are your losses?
  2. How egregious is the liability?
  3. Can the wrong-doer pay?
  4. Where will you have to file suit?
  5. Are you likeable?

Read more about the top 5 things that affect case value

Do I need to file a claim if there is a criminal charge against the driver?
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Yes. Criminal charges do not provide financial compensation for your injuries. Sometimes the drunk driver is ordered to pay restitution, but that seldom covers all the injuries and damages you sustained in the wreck. You must make a claim to recover compensation. Our legal team will dig deeper because we care what happens to you, and fight harder to protect your outcome at every step.

Do I have a drunk driving car accident case?
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You have a case if the driver who hit you failed to drive with the highest degree of care. If the driver was drunk, you almost certainly have a case against them.

Drunk driving is one of the highest levels of wrongdoing. If you are the victim of a drunk driving crash, you have been severely wronged.

MRH Injury Law frequently takes cases rejected by other personal injury attorneys and settles them for millions of dollars.

Our attorneys take the cases we believe in – whether or not they appear lucrative on the surface. We are willing to investigate deeper and find sources of money that other law firms wouldn’t bother with. We dig deeper because we care, and we fight harder because it matters.

To determine if you have a case, take our “Do I have a case?” quiz or contact us for a free initial consultation now.

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