Chicago Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers

Despite public pressure and strong laws, people still drive while intoxicated and cause car wrecks that have tragic results. In Illinois in 2011, 44 percent of all fatal car accidents involved alcohol use, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (DOT).

For more than 25 years, the Chicago drunk driving accident lawyers at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. have helped injury victims and their families obtain money damages for their losses. We are a leading personal injury firm with a reputation for thorough and aggressive representation of our clients.

If you have suffered a serious injury or lost a loved one in a drunk driving accident in the Chicago area or anywhere else in Illinois, call us today at 888-617-8554 use our online form. We have offices in Chicago and Waukegan. We can provide a free, no-obligation consultation. We will protect your legal rights and pursue the financial compensation you deserve.

Chicago Drunk Drivers Must Be Held Accountable

Too many people think they can “handle their liquor” and get behind the wheel. The Illinois Secretary of State’s 2012 DUI Fact Book says that 41,900 people were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Illinois in 2010, including more than 10,900 in Cook County alone.

An intoxicated driver doesn’t consider how their decision to drink and drive can cost lives and tear families apart. The Illinois DOT reports that 369 fatal Illinois car accidents involved alcohol in 2010. The state DOT says 607 people were killed in fatal car accidents. Of the 2010 fatalities,
107 involved drivers with blood-alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 to 0.20 percent. Another 39 involved drivers with BAC of 0.01 to 0.07 percent.

Since 2002, it has been illegal in all 50 states to drive with a BAC that is 0.08 percent or higher. In Illinois, it is illegal for drivers younger than 21 to have any alcohol in their system. Illinois law mandates fines, driver’s license suspension, vehicle registration suspension, community service and possible jail time for individuals convicted of DUI.

But the statistics show that a driver does not have to be legally drunk to be alcohol-impaired and cause injury or death in a car accident. A driver also does not have to be convicted of DUI (or DWI, i.e., driving while intoxicated) to be responsible for a personal injury or wrongful death caused by their decision to drive. People who ignore the law and hurt someone as a result must be held accountable.

Drivers who get behind the wheel after having too much to drink face civil liability for the harm they cause. The drunk driving lawyers of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. can help accident victims obtain compensation for the expenses they face for medical bills, repairing or replacing their car or for losses due to time away from their job after a motor vehicle wreck caused by a drunk or drinking driver.

Contact Our Chicago Drunk Driving Lawyers Today

As a drunk driving accident victim, you have rights. You may be able to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim against the negligent driver to recover compensation for medical costs, property damage, lost wages, future losses, or for your pain and suffering.

If you have been injured or have lost a loved one in a Chicago drunk driving accident, call the personal injury lawyers of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. today at 888-617-8554 or use our online form. We provide free consultations.

Our team of legal professionals, medical experts and investigators are dedicated to your cause. We will help you to make informed decisions about your legal options and work hard to obtain the relief you deserve.