At Skinner Accident & Injury Lawyers, we believe that justice means more than compensation. It means accountability. That belief was put into action when Skinner Accident & Injury Lawyers attorney Jared Smallwood secured a $3.3 million judgment on behalf of a client who was seriously injured by a drunk driver. This outcome reflects Jared’s skill and tenacity, and the tireless dedication of the entire Skinner team, who worked for months to make this result possible.
We are incredibly proud of Jared and grateful for everyone who contributed to this win. Most importantly, we are relieved and gratified for our client, whose life was forever changed by another person’s reckless decision.
Holding Drunk Drivers Accountable
Drunk driving is a deliberate choice: a decision to get behind the wheel while impaired, knowing full well the danger that poses to every other person on the road.
When someone makes that choice and injures or kills another person, they must be held fully accountable. Civil judgments like this $3.3 million award serve a critical function in our legal system. They compensate victims for the very real physical, emotional, and financial harm they’ve suffered, including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and the long-term impacts that don’t always show up in an emergency room but follow a person for years.
Beyond compensation, judgments like this one send a powerful message: if you choose to drink and drive, you will face serious consequences. That message matters. It matters to our client. It matters to every family that has been torn apart by an impaired driver. And it matters to the broader community that deserves safe roads.
Fighting for Victims of Drunk Driving
Drunk driving accidents cause thousands of injuries and deaths every year. Victims often face a long road to recovery, including surgeries, physical therapy, and time away from work. Insurance companies frequently move quickly to minimize payouts and protect their bottom line, not the victim’s well-being.
That’s where an experienced drunk driving injury attorney makes all the difference. Our law firm, led by attorneys such as Jared Smallwood, is specifically designed to handle high-stakes personal injury cases. We investigate thoroughly, build the strongest possible case, and fight for the full and fair compensation our clients deserve, whether in negotiations or at trial.
A $3.3 million judgment doesn’t happen by chance. It is the result of meticulous case preparation, expert witnesses, skilled legal strategy, and an unwavering commitment to the client’s story. Jared and the Skinner team brought all of that and more to this case.
Committed to Justice for Injury Victims
Jared Smallwood’s $3.3 million judgment is a prime example of our commitment to every client we represent. At the Skinner Firm, this is not the exception. It is the standard we hold ourselves to for every client we represent.
If you’ve been injured by a drunk driver, you deserve an attorney who will fight as hard for you as Jared fought for our client. Contact Skinner Accident & Injury Lawyers today for a free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we win.
At Skinner Accident & Injury Lawyers, we are always willing to help. Whether you are in WV, VA, MD, or DC, we are here for you today.