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• Kansas City Man Ejected and Killed in Drunk Driving Accident on I-670

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Drunk Driving Fatalities: If You Lost a Loved One to a Drunk Driver, You May Have a Kansas City Wrongful Death Claim

Some of the deadliest and most dangerous Kansas City car crashes when a driver is under the influence of alcohol or alcohol. In both Kansas and Missouri, it is against the law to drive or attempt to operate a motor vehicle while having a blood or breath alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or above or while under the influence of a drug that impairs driving ability. There are stiff penalties for those convicted of driving under the influence (DUI).

In Kansas, 38 percent of all traffic fatalities involve a drunk driver. In Missouri, it is 32 percent.

Drivers who cause a drunk driving accident can be held criminally responsible for the crash. But, they can also be held civilly accountable if they are responsible for causing a DUI accident that resulted in a wrongful death. Families of drunk driving victims can seek civil accountability by filing a Kansas City wrongful death lawsuit.

In addition, if the drunk driver visited a bar or other establishment and was allowed to drive away from the premises , the family of the victims may also file a “dram shop” claim against the bar or alcohol-serving establishment.

Damages that may be recovered in a Missouri wrongful death lawsuit include:

• Medical expenses
• Loss of financial support of the decedent
• Loss of future earning potential of the decedent
• Loss of companionship
• Punitive damages
• Funeral and burial expenses

The Roswold Law Firm understands the devastating and traumatic effects that losing a loved one to a drunk driver can have on surviving family members. Our Kansas City DUI accident lawyers help families to hold drunk drivers accountable for their actions.

If you lost a loved one due to a drunk driver, contact a Kansas City personal injury attorney at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 1-888-348-2616 to schedule a free consultation and to learn more about your family’s rights.

For more information about personal injury claims, download our free guide, “10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim”.

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• Posted on 4/30/2012Kansas City Man Killed in Fatal Car Accident Caused by Wrong Way Drunk Driver
• Posted on 4/24/2012Man Arrested after Fleeing Hit and Run Accident, Charge with Driving Under the Influence

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Drunk Driving Accidents

• Does the driver's BAC have to be at least 0.08 in order for them to be liable for my injuries from a Kansas City alcohol-related accident?

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