Rollover Accidents and Serious Injury Possible when You are Driving Under the Influence in Kansas City

I'm sure we've all had moments where we make a decision based on what is easiest rather than what is probably the safest. If you've ever been out with friends having drinks you know its real easy to underestimate just how drunk you might be. Just because you can make it to your car and get your keys out of your pocket does not mean you have any business being behind the wheel of a motor vehicle.

Two people were seriously injured in a single vehicle rollover crash in Independence, Missouri over the weekend. Both the driver of the vehicle, who needed to be extricated from the wreckage, and the passenger needed to be hospitalized with what is being described as serious but non-life threatening injuries. Kansas City Police believe alcohol and speeding may have been factors in the rollover injury crash.

Our experienced Kansas City Drunk Driving Injury Lawyers want to remind you if you are celebrating with friends its okay to have a drink as long as you're above the legal drinking age of 21. But it is neither legal nor acceptable to get behind the wheel after you've been drinking. There is a difference between what you think is "wasted" and being legally too drunk to drive.

When you drink and drive you put your life and the lives of innocent motorists and pedestrians at risk. If you are caught drinking and Driving in Kansas or Missouri, you are looking at hefty fines, probably jail time and a loss of your driving rights.

Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys to set up a free consultation. If you've been injured in a Drunk Driving Accident in Kansas or Missouri, you may have right to compensation for your losses including but not limited to medical bills, lost wages and legal fees. We want you to know your rights as a victim.