WHAT IF A DRUNK/HIGH DRIVER HITS YOU

Today is April 20th (420) and many people consider this date a cause to use marijuana. With that, likely, will come drinking alcohol. We caution you to be especially diligent in your driving, anywhere and anytime in Kansas, today. Driver's under the influence are dangerous.
Auto Collision Facts

• Auto accidents are the #1 cause of death in the U.S., including in Kansas, and 40% of those deaths are drug/alcohol-ralated
• 40% of the U.S. population will be involved in an alcohol/drug related car crash
• The danger of causing a FATAL car accident increases with every additional drink and, will prompt a wrongful death claim

What to Watch For

• Drivers that are swerving, driving far below or above the speed limit and/or, generally failing to follow traffic rules
• Late night driving increases interaction with drivers under the influence
• Drivers in areas with high amounts of bar, night clubs, etc...

What to Do if a Drunk/High Driver Hits You

• Contact the police & 911 (if you need medical assistance) immediately
• Collect the contact information, vehicle VIN, insurance and license of the at-fault party
• Gather witness(es) information (name, phone number, address)
• Take pictures of your car, their car and, the surrounding areas
• Take pictures/notes of how you may later show that the driver is under the influence (ex. marijuana inside of car, open containers of alcohol)
• Mention your suspicions to the reporting officer and insist that that information be recorded in their report
• Contact Attorney T. Morton @ 913.602.7288 right away, before speaking to the insurance company. We can help you recover what you deserve for you DUI/DWI, Kansas, auto accident.