Intoxicated driving kills approximately 10,000 people each year. Because it is so dangerous, driving while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol is illegal in all 50 states. While criminal penalties such as fines and jail time punish the intoxicated driver, the criminal court system does very little, if anything, to address the devastation suffered by victims of drunk drivers.
If you were injured or a loved one was killed by a drunk driver or drugged driver, you may want to consider taking action through the civil court system. A personal injury claim against the driver may help you hold the driver accountable as well as recover monetary damages.
Fundamentals of a Drunk Driver Injury Claim
Under Illinois law, an injured person or the representative of a deceased person may file a civil claim for damages if:
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