Final Thoughts MADD has long advocated that all victims/survivors of substance impaired driving crashes should be fully and fairly compensated for all aspects of the harm caused by these crashes. However, every civil case is different and there is no guarantee that you will recover the same amount that someone else recovered in the next state or even in the next courtroom. Our civil justice system cannot restore you to the person you were before the crash or restore your loved one, but financial recovery can help lessen some of the burdens you are confronted with as you try to heal both physically and emotionally. For some, enduring trauma ignites a spark of activity. Thousands of men, women and youth have joined Mothers Against Drunk Driving after they had been impacted by a crash in order to make a difference in their communities. Whether helping victims/ survivors cope emotionally, educating others about the dangers of substance impaired driving, or working to prevent substance impaired driving crashes by strengthening laws in your state, you can make an impact. To reach out to talk with someone, find resources or get involved, please call the 24-Hour MADD Victim Services Help Line at 1-877-MADD-HELP or 1-877-623-3435 to be connected to a MADD Victim Advocate who will be ready and willing to listen and help. You can also visit us online at madd.org/help. Note: Certain content areas in this material are current as of this printing, but, over time, legislative and regulatory changes, as well as court decisions and new developments, may date this material. In addition, laws vary from state to state, and the strategies outlined in this brochure may not be suitable for every individual or in every jurisdiction. This brochure is meant to provide general guidance for understanding the civil justice process; it is not meant to be a substitute for or to supersede specific professional or legal advice.
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