Drunk driving accidents can leave victims facing painful injuries, mounting medical expenses, and uncertainty about how they will recover—especially when the at-fault driver does not have enough insurance coverage. In 2025, Justin Minton Law secured an $875,000 pre-litigation recovery for a client injured in a collision caused by an underinsured drunk driver.
Although the at-fault driver carried insufficient liability insurance, the firm successfully pursued every available source of compensation, allowing the client to obtain a significant financial recovery without filing a lawsuit.
The collision resulted in numerous injuries, including:
While some injuries may not involve broken bones or surgery, they can still have a lasting impact on a person's health, ability to work, and quality of life. Soft tissue injuries, neck and back pain, nerve-related symptoms, and chronic pain often require ongoing medical care, physical therapy, diagnostic testing, and extended recovery.
Because the at-fault driver was underinsured, this case also involved an underinsured motorist (UIM) claim. Successfully resolving these claims often requires a careful review of insurance policies, medical evidence, and all available sources of compensation to ensure the injured victim is not left paying for someone else's negligence.
Underinsured motorist claims are often more complicated than standard car accident cases because they may involve negotiations with both the at-fault driver's insurance company and the injured person's own insurance carrier. Justin Minton Law carefully analyzed the available insurance coverage, documented the client's injuries and ongoing treatment, and demonstrated the full impact the collision had on the client's daily life.
Through thorough preparation and strategic negotiations, Justin Minton Law successfully resolved the matter before litigation, securing an $875,000 recovery in 2025 while avoiding the delays and expense of a courtroom battle.
Every drunk driving accident presents unique circumstances, but this case illustrates why it is important to explore every available insurance policy after a serious collision. An experienced attorney can help identify additional sources of compensation that may otherwise be overlooked.
Your own underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage may provide additional compensation if the at-fault driver's liability insurance is insufficient to fully cover your damages.
Yes. Many UIM claims are successfully resolved through negotiation before litigation becomes necessary.
Depending on the circumstances, compensation may include medical expenses, lost wages, future medical treatment, pain and suffering, loss of earning capacity, and other damages recognized under Arkansas law.
If you have been injured by a drunk driver or an underinsured motorist, Justin Minton Law can explain your legal options and pursue every available source of compensation. Call 501-222-HURT today for a free consultation.
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