Drunk Driving Victims FAQs
Q. What is the first thing I should do if I think the other driver who hit me was drunk?
A. The first priority as with any accident should be to seek medical attention for yourself or others. Next, call the police. You will need to file a police report and the police can also evaluate the sobriety of the other driver. Document everything by writing down as much as you can recall – as soon after the accident as possible. It’s easy to forget details days later, and the information you record immediately may prove to be the most valuable for future legal action.
For 30 years, the car accident attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. have represented drunk driving accident victims in legal claims across Illinois, including Chicago, Cook County, and Lake County. Our legal professionals understand this area of law as well as the emotional, physical and financial turmoil that serious drunk driving accident injuries can cause – and we remain committed to helping our clients rebuild their lives.
We have obtained substantial recoveries across the nation on behalf of our clients – over 170 cases with a minimum result of $1 million, totaling more than $600 million in various types of personal injury, accident and wrongful death cases. If you have additional questions or need help with a Chicago drunk driving accident case, please contact Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. for a free, no-obligation consultation at 877.420.1305.
Q. Who can file a lawsuit in a drunk driving injury case?
A. Anyone who suffered serious injuries as a result of a drunk driving accident can file a claim – as well as spouses, children or parents of a victim who was killed in an accident.
For 30 years, the car accident attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. have represented drunk driving accident victims in legal claims across Illinois, including Chicago, Cook County, and Lake County. Our legal professionals understand this area of law as well as the emotional, physical and financial turmoil that serious drunk driving accident injuries can cause – and we remain committed to helping our clients rebuild their lives.
We have obtained substantial recoveries across the nation on behalf of our clients – over 170 cases with a minimum result of $1 million, totaling more than $600 million in various types of personal injury, accident and wrongful death cases. If you have additional questions or need help with a Chicago drunk driving accident case, please contact Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. for a free, no-obligation consultation at 877.420.1305.
Q. I think I may have been driving a few miles over the speed limit, but the driver who hit me was drunk. Can I still file a claim?
A. In Illinois, as long as your responsibility for the accident is less than 50%, you can file a claim. An attorney can help you assess the facts of your case to determine your share of the blame.
For 30 years, the car accident attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. have represented drunk driving accident victims in legal claims across Illinois, including Chicago, Cook County, and Lake County. Our legal professionals understand this area of law as well as the emotional, physical and financial turmoil that serious drunk driving accident injuries can cause – and we remain committed to helping our clients rebuild their lives.
We have obtained substantial recoveries across the nation on behalf of our clients – over 170 cases with a minimum result of $1 million, totaling more than $600 million in various types of personal injury, accident and wrongful death cases. If you have additional questions or need help with a Chicago drunk driving accident case, please contact Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. for a free, no-obligation consultation at 877.420.1305.
Q. My daughter was involved in a car accident with a drunk driver who had just driven away from a bar. Can I sue the bar?
A. If the driver was visibly drunk in the bar and the bar employees still served him or her alcohol, the bar owner can be held liable for your daughter’s injuries. While an establishment serving alcohol is not automatically considered responsible for all the actions of a patron, there are two main circumstances in which the bar or restaurant can be held to blame. If employees served either a visibly drunk patron or a minor, a claim can be filed against the establishment.
For 30 years, the car accident attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. have represented drunk driving accident victims in legal claims across Illinois, including Chicago, Cook County, and Lake County. Our legal professionals understand this area of law as well as the emotional, physical and financial turmoil that serious drunk driving accident injuries can cause – and we remain committed to helping our clients rebuild their lives.
We have obtained substantial recoveries across the nation on behalf of our clients – over 170 cases with a minimum result of $1 million, totaling more than $600 million in various types of personal injury, accident and wrongful death cases. If you have additional questions or need help with a Chicago drunk driving accident case, please contact Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. for a free, no-obligation consultation at 877.420.1305.
Q. I was a passenger in a car driven by a drunk driver who crashed into a tree – and I have suffered several broken bones. Can I sue the driver even though I was in the car?
A. You may be able to sue the driver depending upon the circumstances. The driver had a duty to drive safely – and he owed that duty to you just as he did to people in other vehicles on the road. However, if it can be proved that you served the driver alcohol or you knew the driver was drunk and rode with him anyway, you may have a tougher time pursuing legal action.
For 30 years, the car accident attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. have represented drunk driving accident victims in legal claims across Illinois, including Chicago, Cook County, and Lake County. Our legal professionals understand this area of law as well as the emotional, physical and financial turmoil that serious drunk driving accident injuries can cause – and we remain committed to helping our clients rebuild their lives.
We have obtained substantial recoveries across the nation on behalf of our clients – over 170 cases with a minimum result of $1 million, totaling more than $600 million in various types of personal injury, accident and wrongful death cases. If you have additional questions or need help with a Chicago drunk driving accident case, please contact Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. for a free, no-obligation consultation at 877.420.1305.
Q. How long after a drunk driving accident can I bring a lawsuit for my injuries?
A. Most accident lawsuits must be filed within two years of the accident, and the longer you wait, the higher the chances for lost evidence or a faulty memory. So it’s important to contact an attorney as soon as possible.
For 30 years, the car accident attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. have represented drunk driving accident victims in legal claims across Illinois, including Chicago, Cook County, and Lake County. Our legal professionals understand this area of law as well as the emotional, physical and financial turmoil that serious drunk driving accident injuries can cause – and we remain committed to helping our clients rebuild their lives.
We have obtained substantial recoveries across the nation on behalf of our clients – over 170 cases with a minimum result of $1 million, totaling more than $600 million in various types of personal injury, accident and wrongful death cases. If you have additional questions or need help with a Chicago drunk driving accident case, please contact Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. for a free, no-obligation consultation at 877.420.1305.
Q. My sixteen-year-old son was served beer at a party and later drove into a tree and suffered serious injuries. Can I sue the people who held the party?
A. If your minor son was served alcohol by anyone who knew he was underage – even if it was just a house party – you may be able to sue the owners of the house. An attorney familiar with Illinois’ social host liability laws can help determine if you have grounds for legal action.
For 30 years, the car accident attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. have represented drunk driving accident victims in legal claims across Illinois, including Chicago, Cook County, and Lake County. Our legal professionals understand this area of law as well as the emotional, physical and financial turmoil that serious drunk driving accident injuries can cause – and we remain committed to helping our clients rebuild their lives.
We have obtained substantial recoveries across the nation on behalf of our clients – over 170 cases with a minimum result of $1 million, totaling more than $600 million in various types of personal injury, accident and wrongful death cases. If you have additional questions or need help with a Chicago drunk driving accident case, please contact Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. for a free, no-obligation consultation at 877.420.1305.
