Drunk Driving Accidents

Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys Serving Kansas City

People who drive drunk should be held accountable for their actions. If you have been hurt or lost a loved one because of someone else's reckless actions, you have a right to pursue compensation in civil court, in addition to any criminal charges that drunk driver may face.

You deserve justice. Monetary compensation can help balance the physical harm and other losses you have suffered. When injured people and the families of those lost in drunk driving accidents come to the law offices of Dollar, Burns & Becker, L.C., in Missouri, our lawyers fight for justice and accountability on behalf of injured victims and families.

We urge you to contact us as soon as possible after you or a loved one has been hit by a drunk driver so we can start working with you during a free consultation. Once we take on your case, we will immediately begin to conduct an investigation to ensure crucial evidence is not lost, destroyed, or altered.

Advocacy and Accountability in Drunk Driving Accident Claims

We passionately pursue accountability against negligent drivers who have caused car accidents, truck accidents, and other collisions because they are intoxicated or under the influence of drugs, including prescription medication. Additionally, three of the attorneys at our firm are former prosecutors who understand the importance of proving liability as well as how a civil personal injury or wrongful death case is intertwined with a criminal investigation and prosecution.

Car Accident Lawyers in Missouri Helping People Who Have Been Injured or Lost Loved Ones

We know how to effectively use evidence collected in a criminal investigation to effectively pursue civil claims on your behalf while we analyze complex insurance coverage issues that often arise. We pride ourselves on taking the time to answer every question our clients have, and we address every issue in detail, including:

How we handle underinsured and uninsured situations
Where we look to uncover additional lines of insurance from which to make claims
How we make sure medical bills and funeral bills are properly paid
How we help with health insurance claims for reimbursement in the event of a monetary recovery

We handle every call from any insurance adjuster or other party that relates to your accident claim. Our firm is committed to handling all of the details so you can focus on your recovery.

Our courtroom experience makes our attorneys powerful advocates and persuasive negotiators, yet we are also known as warm and comforting guides to people in need. We are focused on advocating for full and fair compensation for our clients. Our Kansas City drunk driving accident lawyers seek accountability and justice even if you are expected to recover from your injuries. When you have lost a loved one, we know how to build a strong wrongful death case that identifies the very real harms and losses.

Contact an experienced personal injury lawyer at our Missouri law firm today to discuss your case. We offer free consultations and our attorneys' fees are paid on contingency fee basis when a monetary recovery is made on your behalf.

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$40.8 Million Dollar Recovery
47 year old Susan Slattery, wife of Ed Slattery, and mother of two minor children, Matthew, age 12, and Peter, age 15, died after an Estes Express Lines tractor pulling triple trailers collided with the Slattery vehicle in a construction zone on the Ohio Turnpike.
$24,242,813.65 Settlement
In 2009, our client was operating his vehicle in a construction zone in Missouri when he was struck by a tractor-trailer. The claims were against the trucking company, its driver, and the road construction company that set up the construction zone.
$10,000,000 Judgment
On August 21, 2005, at approximately 4:55 p.m. on westbound Interstate 80/90, Stainislaw Gil drove a 70,000 pound semi-tractor trailer owned by NET Trucking, Inc. into a construction zone on the Indiana Toll Road in Elkhart County, Indiana.
$9.5 Million Recovery
Kim Amano brought an action against ABC Trucking Company and its driver after losing her only children in a violent rear-end collision. Laura Amano and her brother, Jeff, were stopped in a construction zone.
$7.1 Million Recovery
18 year old Noah Leake, was killed when a truck driver for Gainey Transportation Services, Inc. drove too fast while traveling around a curve on an interstate highway.
$7 Million Recovery
42 year old Peter Cuezze was standing on the shoulder of the highway putting gasoline in his van when he was struck by a tractor-trailer owned by A-1 Transport Company.
$7 Million Recovery
Daniel Becker, 19, and his mother, Pamela Becker, 42, were traveling southbound on Interstate 85, near the South Carolina/Georgia state line. A tractor pulling double trailers operated by Oliver Mitchell was traveling north on Interstate 85 when he lost control of the vehicle.
Recovery $7 Million
William Henderson, who owned a window washing company, sued his liability insurance carrier claiming that he was exposed to an excess judgment when the insurance company failed to settle an underlying wrongful death case.
$6.5 Million Recovery
Michael and Deborah Munroe were traveling westbound on a U.S. Highway in Lee's Summit, Missouri when an eastbound tractor-trailer driven by a student driver taking his commercial driver's license examination crossed the median and collided with the Munroe vehicle.
Recovery $6 Million
A 6 year old little boy saw James Cassidy, D.D.S. for a dental examination. Dr. Cassidy recommended a tooth extraction and other dental work be performed under general anesthesia.
5,000,000 Verdict
The attorneys at Dollar, Burns and Becker represented four minor children in a lawsuit against their day care provider. The plaintiffs alleged that they had attended the defendant's day care but the defendant had failed to supervise them.
$5 Million Recovery
58 year old Danny Hall was traveling westbound on U.S. 36 in Macon County, Missouri, carrying a load of puppies for the canine breeding and brokerage business he and his wife owned and operated.
$4 Million Recovery
Tony Jackson was driving a tractor trailer northbound on a two lane highway in rural Kansas. The driver for H & L Transport Services, heading southbound, rear-ended a vehicle that was stopped to make a left hand turn.
$3.375 Million Recovery
Michael Hawkins sued Haas Carriage, Inc. and its driver after he was severely injured in a crash with a tractor trailer. Mr. Hawkins was stopped in traffic on an interstate highway near Asheville, North Carolina.
$3 Million Recovery
28 year old Justin Coffman, husband and father of two minor children died after a tractor-trailer crossed the median of highway K-10 in Johnson County, Kansas and struck his Toyota Camry.
$2.6 Million Recovery
Lemonte Christian, 39, was killed when the fuel tanker truck he was driving flipped after being struck by a Collins & Hermann truck in the backup of traffic caused when a wheelbarrow fell off the back of a Symmetry Landscaping truck onto Interstate 270.
$2.4 Million Recovery
Joseph and Missy Ubbes were traveling on an interstate highway in central Texas. Police were redirecting traffic around an accident that occurred ahead on the roadway.
$2.4 Million Recovery
62 year old Doriss Edwards lost her life when her Jeep Cherokee was rear-ended by a driver-trainee employed by Werner Enterprises, Inc. The accident occurred at night.
$1,725,000.00
On November 9, 2010, Miguel and Teresa Viveros had set off from their home in Dixon, Illinois and were on their bicycles heading on the 12 mile route to their church in Sterling, Illinois.&
Recovery $1.4 Million
Mr. Swenson suffered from cerebral palsy, spastic quadriplegia and a seizure disorder, requiring 24 hour care. He was placed in a bathtub of scalding water and left unattended.
$1.1 Million Recovery
Bobbi Hartgrave, 45, was driving westbound on U.S. Highway in rural Missouri. A truck driver, heading eastbound, crashed head-on into Mrs. Hartgrave's vehicle. The collision caused a fire and Mrs. Hartgrave's death.
$1 Million Recovery
Luke Hausmann a 23 year old missionary, died after the back wheels of a trailer broke free and crossed the median before striking the car which Luke was driving. Luke's three younger siblings, Anna, Ethan and Julia, were passengers who also suffered injuries.
Verdict $1 Million
Quinlock Shobe sued her automobile liability insurance carrier, Allstate Insurance for bad faith insurance practices. Shobe was involved in an automobile accident resulting in injuries to three persons.
Defendant Agrees to Implement State of the Art Safety System
On April 17, 2010, Melissa Payne and her daughters, Rachel and Alyson, were travelling east on Highway 18 near the Big Lake Bridge in Arkansas.
Confidential v. Confidential
Eastern District of Missouri
Defendant Agrees to Implement State of the Art Safety System.In early 2011, four family members passed away after being struck from behind by a tractor-trailer.
$1,550,095.00 Recovery
A young mother was driving southbound U.S. Highway 71 with her 8 year-old daughter as a passenger in the back seat. Because of congestion, traffic was slowing and the mother had come to a complete stop on the highway.
Recovery $950,000
Mr. Jamison, a 38 year old college professor, went to an oncologist for confirmation of a leukemia diagnosis. Tests confirmed the diagnosis and suggested that Mr. Jamison suffered from a rare form of the disease called APL.
$700,000 Recovery
Delmar Stone, age 85, was a resident of Hyde Park Nursing Home. While a certified nurses' assistant was turning him, his feet came into contact with an exposed radiator at the foot of his bed, causing severe burns. The burns became stage III decubitus ulcers.
$700,000 Recovery
Conan Smith, age 74, who suffered from mild dementia, was temporarily placed in an Illinois nursing home while his wife recovered from a hip fracture. Within 5 months after he entered the home, Mr. Smith could not walk. He lost 30 pounds in 30 days and developed Stage IV decubitus ulcers.
Recovery $425,000
The family of 86 year old Ruth Rushly sued the nursing home for negligence following Mrs. Rushly's fall from a bath-lift chair. Mrs. Rushly fell five feet to the ground and suffered a spiral fracture to her hip. She died one month later.
$535,000 Recovery
Geraldine Boles, age 81, fell while she was a patient at a Kansas City, Missouri hospital. She suffered a subdural hematoma and was hospitalized until her discharge to Plaza Manor Nursing Home.
$325,000 Recovery
Elderly Rachel Robinson became a resident of Saxton Woods Care Center. The nursing home's staff assessed Mrs. Robinson as a high risk for dehydration and infection, and instituted a care plan to address these risks.

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Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys Serving Kansas City

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