Being injured by a drunk driver is particularly devastating because it was entirely preventable. When someone makes the reckless decision to drive while intoxicated and causes an accident, they should be held fully accountable for the harm they cause. GroverLawKC pursues not just compensatory damages but also punitive damages in drunk driving cases.
Punitive Damages in Drunk Driving Cases
Drunk driving is an intentional, reckless act that puts everyone on the road at risk. Unlike ordinary negligence cases, drunk driving may support a claim for punitive damages — additional damages designed to punish the at-fault driver and deter similar conduct. Both Missouri and Kansas allow punitive damages in cases of willful misconduct or reckless disregard for the safety of others.
Punitive damages can significantly increase the value of your case beyond what your medical bills and lost wages alone would support. Our firm evaluates each case individually to determine whether punitive damages are available and how to pursue them effectively.
Dram Shop Liability
In some cases, a bar, restaurant, or social host who served alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person may also be held liable for subsequent accident injuries under Missouri's dram shop laws. If the drunk driver who hit you was overserved at a local establishment, that business may be a source of additional compensation — particularly if the driver has insufficient insurance coverage.
Our firm investigates the full picture of what happened before the accident, including where the driver was before getting behind the wheel.
You Deserve Full Justice
If a drunk driver injured you or a loved one in Kansas City or Overland Park, you deserve more than just a minimum insurance settlement. Contact GroverLawKC at (816) 533-3969 today. Free consultation, no fees unless we win, and we are available 24/7.
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If you or a loved one was injured in Kansas City or Overland Park, contact GroverLawKC today. The consultation is free, and there are no fees unless we win.