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Drunk driving accidents are one of the leading causes of death and serious injury on American roads each year. Drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol who choose to operate a vehicle put everyone, including themselves, at risk.
In a fair world, DUI victims and their families would have no trouble collecting financial compensation from an obviously intoxicated driver. But unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way, and you can’t count on an insurance company to treat you fairly. A Chicago drunk driving accident lawyer with Powell and Pisman Injury Lawyers can help you build your case to get the compensation you deserve.
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It seems like, after a drunk driving crash, victims should be able to expect a quick settlement and fair treatment. After all, how could there possibly be any question about who was at fault?
You’d be surprised. The insurance company isn’t on your side. Their goal is to pay you as little as possible, not to ensure you’re treated fairly. As a result, injury victims often struggle to receive financial compensation in line with the true value of what they’ve lost. An attorney can help with:
Furthermore, in certain cases punitive damages might be added to a drunk driving accident claim. Punitive damages are meant to punish defendants for grossly negligent or reckless behavior. However, punitive damages are rarely awarded, and there’s no set guidelines for determining how much to award. If punitive damages are a possibility for your drunk driving accident case, an experienced attorney will help you make the best possible case.
After a being hurt by a drunk driver, you shouldn’t have to worry about fighting the insurance company over medical bills, lost income, and how to value your non-economic damages. You should be able to focus on what really matters—getting better, for yourself and your loved ones. Powell and Pisman Injury Lawyers can help. We work hard to hold drunk drivers accountable and get you compensation you deserve.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2021 alone, 13,384 people died in alcohol-involved auto accidents. More than 30% of all traffic fatalities occur in drunk driving crashes. Even when DUI crashes aren’t fatal, they often leave victims with devastating, long-lasting, and even life-changing injuries.
And the problem is getting worse, not better. Alcohol-related car accident deaths increased 14% from 2020 to 2021.
Every person injured or killed in a DUI accident has a family who loves them and people who depend on them. And every one of those crashes are preventable. Our law firm is dedicated to seeking justice for accident victims and holding at-fault drivers accountable for driving under the influence.
Under 625 ILCS 5/11-501, it is illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any intoxicating compounds. More specifically, a person may not drive or be in physical control of any vehicle if their BAC (blood alcohol content) is over the legal limit of 0.08%.
They also may not drive or be in physical control of a vehicle if under the influence of any drug or substance which renders them incapable of operating a vehicle safely.
Criminal Penalties for DUI:
Offenders with a BAC of more than 0.16% or who were transporting a person under the age of 16 at the time of the violation are subject to additional prison time, community service, and fines where applicable.
The Chicago DUI victim attorneys at Powell and Pisman Injury Lawyers know that first time and repeat DUI offenders are sometimes let off with just a slap on the wrist by the criminal justice system. When we take on your case, we’ll do everything in our power to hold perpetrators of DUI accidents more accountable for their actions.
DUI is not restricted only to alcohol. It is illegal to operate a vehicle while under the influence of the following controlled substances:
A complete list of controlled substances can be found in the Illinois Controlled Substances Act.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured because of a DUI accident in Illinois through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages. The Chicago DUI accident attorneys at Powell and Pisman Injury Lawyers are committed to holding those who drive under the influence responsible for their negligent and destructive actions.
Over the years, Powell and Pisman Injury Lawyers have recovered total settlements of over $250 million. More than 75 of those cases involved amounts exceeding $1 million. Many of these court victories were on behalf of DUI victims and their families.
If you’ve been injured in a DUI accident, let the caring professionals at Powell and Pisman Injury Lawyers handle the legal battle while you focus on recovery. We will be fighting for you every step of the way. Call us at (312) 701-3333, chat with one of our representatives online, or submit a free case evaluation 24/7
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