If you or someone you know has been involved in adrunk driving accidentin Springfield, it is important to seek legal help to hold the negligent driver accountable. Each Springfield drunk driving accident lawyer from The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers is ready to represent clients in Sangamon County and throughout Illinois.
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What Is My Springfield Drunk Driving Accident Case Worth?
What Is Drunk Driving under Illinois Law?
By Illinois law, drunk driving is defined as operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher, or while under the influence of drugs or other intoxicants.
Who Can Be Held Liable in Drunk Driving Cases?
In drunk driving cases, liability often lies with drunk drivers. However, under Illinois’s Dram Shop Act, establishments that the sell alcohol may also be held accountable if their serving liquor contributed to the driver’s impairment. In some instances, sociability hosts may also be found liable for providing alcohol to a visibly intoxicated individual who later causes an accident.
How Can Victims Recover Damages after Drunk Driving Accidents in Illinois?
Drunk driving accident victims in Illinois can recover compensation by filing a personal injury claim against the guilty party. This process entails consolidating evidence including police reports and other evidence, establishing liability, negotiating with the auto insurance company or insurance adjuster, and representing the injured person in court if necessary.
With the guidance of a personal injury lawyer, victims seek compensation for their medical bills and other medical expenses, lost earnings, and more.
How Does Alcohol Impair Driving?
Alcohol affects the central nervous system, disrupting motor functions and cognition. It impairs the driver’s ability to react quickly to sudden changes, affects judgment of distances, and causes difficulty concentrating. Moreover, excessive alcohol consumption can lead to blurry vision or double vision, further compromising driving safety.
Most Common Injuries from Injuries from a Drunk Driving Wreck
Injuries in drunk driving accidents can be moderate to severe, leading to long-lasting physical and emotional harm. Some of the most common injuries include: a traumatic brain injury, a spinal cord injury, broken bones, and internal organ damage.
What Compensation Might I Receive?
Whether the wreck was a result the drunk driver’s speeding, going through a red light, or making a wrong turn, compensation may be available. You may also be able to seek compensation from the bar or restaurant that served the drunk driver.
Types of recoverable compensation may include:
Economic Damages: These compensate for quantifiable losses like medical bills and lost wages.
Seek Assistance from a Springfield Drunk Driving Accident Attorney
Having an experienced attorney from The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers to guide you through this time can help you focus on your recovery and treatment.
Take the next steps today by obtaining a free consultation. Legal representation from our firm is contingent on your case having a successful outcome, which means you don’t owe pay us anything unless we win.
If you or someone you know has been involved in a drunk driving accident in Springfield, The Kryder Law Group, LLC can help.
$7.5 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
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