How Many Car Accidents Are Caused by Drunk Driving?

We are all well aware of exactly how dangerous drunk driving is. It is baffling that drunk drivers continue to take to the road, but the fact of the matter is that they do, and they are extremely dangerous drivers. If a drunk driver leaves you injured in a car accident, you shouldn’t put off consulting with an experienced Kansas City car accident attorney.

The Statistics

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shares two very chilling statistics related to drunk driving in the United States, including:

Every day, 28 people – on average – are killed by drunk drivers, which translates to one person every 52 minutes
In 2019 alone, there were more than 10,000 deaths related to drunk driving

NHTSA points out that each of the deaths represented was absolutely preventable. Drunk drivers experience cognitive, sensory, and physical impairments that make them some of the most dangerous drivers out there. When you couple this with the fact that they also lose impulse control and exhibit poor judgment, the danger factor goes through the roof.

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The skilled Kansas City car accident attorneys at Krause & Kinsman Law Firm take great pride in helping clients like you obtain the compensation they deserve under the law. To learn more about how we can help, please don’t hesitate to reach out and contact or call us at 816-307-2763 today.

FAQ

How do I prove the other driver was drunk?

If you believe the other driver was drunk, let the attending officer know. Otherwise, leave this task to your dedicated car accident attorney.

My medical expenses are so high; should I accept the insurance company’s settlement offer?

The insurance company is counting on your financial desperation and is hoping that you’ll accept their lowball settlement offer. Your medical providers will very likely make reasonable arrangements with you while your claim is pending.

Will my claim go to court?

The vast majority of car accident claims settle out of court, and yours is very likely to do the same.

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The Krause & Kinsman Law Firm is made up of some of the nation’s foremost legal minds in the mass-tort field. That’s why our clients & co-counsel partners choose us.

Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee, and Co-Chair of the Law & Briefing Committee in MDL 2846:

In Re: Davol, Inc./C.R. Bard, Inc., Polypropylene Hernia Mesh Products Liability Litigation

Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in MDL 2974:

In Re: Paragard IUD Products Liability Litigation

Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in MDL 2924:

In Re: Zantac (Ranitidine) Products Liability Litigation

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Atrium Medical Corp. C-Qur Mesh Products Liability Litigation

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Ethicon Physiomesh Flexible Composite Hernia Mesh Products Liability Litigation

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MCL No. 633:

In Re: Prolene Hernia System Mesh Litigation

MDL No. 2750:

Cook Medical, Inc., IVC Filters Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2641:

Bard IVC Filters Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2326:

In Re: Boston Scientific Corp. Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2606:

Benicar (Olmesartan) Product Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2666:

In Re: Forced Air Warming Devices Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2591:

Syngenta AG MIR162 Corn Litigation

MDL No. 2936:

In Re: Smity’s/CAM2303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation

MCL No. 630:

In Re: Proceed Mesh Litigation

MDL No. 2543:

In Re: General Motors LLC Ignition Switch Litigation

MDL No. 2004:

In Re: Mentor Corp. ObTape Transobturator Sling Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2187:

In Re: C. R. Bard, Inc. Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2325:

In Re: American Medical Systems, Inc., Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2327:

In Re: Ethicon, Inc., Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2387:

In Re: Coloplast Corp. Pelvic Support Systems Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 251:

In Re: Neomedic Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation

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