$200,000 Settlement for 18-Year-Old Injured by Drunk Driver in Kansas City, Missouri
At Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers, we recently represented an 18-year-old client who was injured in a serious head-on collision caused by a drunk driver in Kansas City, Missouri.The Accident: A Wrong-Way Drunk Driver on I-35
On March 23, 2024, around midnight, our client was lawfully traveling northbound on Interstate 35 when a reckless, intoxicated driver was heading southbound in the wrong direction. The violent collision occurred because the drunk driver failed to yield and drove directly into oncoming traffic.Injuries and Recovery
Our client suffered multiple painful injuries, including:
✔ Cervicobrachial syndrome (neck and arm pain)
✔ Bilateral lung contusions
✔ Left shoulder strain and sprain
✔ Lower back pain
✔ Myalgia (muscle pain) and stiffness
Despite the severity of the crash, our client was fortunate to make a full recovery after receiving medical treatment and physical therapy.
Settlement and Case Resolution
The insurance company initially attempted to undervalue the claim, but after thorough negotiations, we secured a $200,000 settlement for our client. This compensation helped cover his medical expenses, pain and suffering, and the emotional toll of the crash.
Our client is ecstatic with the result, knowing that justice was served against the reckless drunk driver who endangered his life.
At Foster Wallace, we are committed to holding drunk drivers accountable and ensuring our clients receive the maximum compensation possible. If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, contact us today—we’ll fight for you.
