Aurora Drunk Driving Accidents Attorney

Skilled Lawyer for Drunk Driving Accidents in Aurora

Drunk driving accidents are a persistent, serious problem all around the world, including in the United States. Such incidents create a significant risk to all road users and account for a considerable number of injuries and deaths on roadways. Drunk driving also violates Illinois laws and carries adverse legal consequences such as possible license suspension, fines, and jail time. 

Personal injury cases often arise from drunk driving incidents, with the drunk driver commonly bearing full liability for a car crash and its consequences. This can provide essential compensation to help those negatively impacted by a DUI accident. But personal injury lawsuits are also complex legal proceedings that can take a significant amount of time. Most people are just trying to recover and move on with their lives after a drunk driving accident and hiring an experienced, compassionate personal injury attorney to manage your personal injury case is the best, easiest way to get the compensation you deserve.

At Woodruff Johnson & Evans Law Offices, we are fiercely dedicated to representing those injured by drunk drivers. We have seen firsthand the emotional devastation that occurs in the wake of accidents that maim and kill so many. Sadly, many cases we deal with involve the families of an individual who lost their life because of someone's reckless decision to drink and get behind the wheel. Whether you are the injured party or someone seeking justice for a loved one by way of a wrongful death lawsuit, we are here to help you.

Drunk Driving and Personal Injury Law

Whether it is a minor auto collision or a catastrophic chain-reaction accident, DUI crashes cause substantial financial, physical, and emotional damage to the victims and their families. This is why a driver responsible for causing an accident faces not only criminal DUI charges but is also liable for any resulting injuries or wrongful death claims under personal injury law. Many sufferers of DUI-related injuries and familial losses sue the responsible party for pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, or even punitive damages in cases where the responsible party's conduct was especially abhorrent.

What Factors Determine How Much Compensation is Awarded?

While it is never possible to guarantee a specific outcome in personal injury cases, when determining whether to award compensation, judges and juries may consider the following factors:

• The extent of injuries sustained by innocent parties
• Whether someone was killed and, if so, whether that person was a breadwinner for a family
• The driver's intoxication level
• Whether any parties besides the drunk driver share responsibility for the crash
• Potential aggravating factors, such as teenage drunk driving or drunk driving with a minor in the car
• Whether the driver has a history of driving under the influence 

These and other vital elements are taken into consideration and can impact the compensation a victim is awarded.

Here is What You Should Do if A Drunk Driver Injures You

If you are in an accident involving a drunk driver, your priority should be to seek medical attention immediately. It is also crucial to call the police, get them to the site of the crash, and provide them with a detailed account of what happened. If it is possible and safe to do so, collect the information of eyewitnesses and the details of the suspected drunk driver. However, refrain from speaking with the responsible party aside from collecting their information.

Even if you were seriously injured in an accident and were not capable of gathering any information, your attorney will help you build your case. The statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years from the date of the accident; the sooner you take action, the more likely it is that your attorney will be able to get the information they need to bring a successful suit against the drunk driver.

Contact an Aurora, IL Drunk Driving Car Crash Attorney

For legal guidance in your personal injury claim, choose a lawyer who will vigorously defend your interests and is dedicated to the cause of justice. At Woodruff Johnson & Evans Law Offices, our word is our bond. We do not engage in empty promises that are all too common at other law firms. When we say we will fight for you, we mean it. We proudly serve the Chicagoland area and have three offices conveniently located in Aurora, Champaign, and Chicago. We offer free, no-pressure consultations. Call us at 630-585-2320 to schedule one today.