$200,000 Settlement for Wrong-Way DUI Head-On Collision in Kansas City
This serious motor vehicle collision occurred in March 2024 on a Kansas City, Missouri highway. Our client was struck head-on at highway speeds by a driver who was traveling the wrong direction on the roadway.
The Collision and Impaired Driving
The at-fault driver entered the highway against oncoming traffic and collided head-on with our client’s vehicle. Law enforcement arrested the driver at the scene and charged her with driving under the influence of alcohol. The severity of the crash and the circumstances of the collision presented clear and aggravating liability factors.
Injuries and Medical Treatment
Following the collision, our client was transported by ambulance. Although he initially declined emergency-room treatment, his symptoms worsened significantly overnight. He presented to the emergency department the following morning and required hospitalization.
Over the ensuing months, our client underwent extensive medical care through multiple providers, including hospital treatment, orthopedic evaluation, and physical therapy. His treatment addressed both the physical injuries and the lingering effects of a violent, high-speed head-on crash.
Insurance Coverage and Negotiations
The at-fault driver was insured by Progressive Insurance under a substantial bodily-injury liability policy. Foster Wallace prepared a comprehensive demand package documenting the wrong-way DUI conduct, the seriousness of the collision, and the full scope of our client’s injuries and damages.
The insurer initially made offers that did not adequately reflect the gravity of the case. Foster Wallace continued negotiations, emphasizing the heightened risk and accountability associated with impaired, wrong-way driving on a highway.
Resolution
After further negotiations, the case resolved pre-suit in February 2025 for $200,000, representing a substantial portion of the available liability coverage. The settlement allowed our client to avoid the delay and emotional burden of litigation while still securing meaningful compensation.
Outcome
This case highlights the importance of aggressive advocacy in DUI and wrong-way collision cases, particularly when a young person suffers serious injuries at the outset of adulthood. By holding the impaired driver and insurer accountable, Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers secured a significant recovery without the need for a lawsuit.
