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Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer
Attorney representation in Chicago, Illinois Since 1985
Illinois Drunk Driving Injury Attorney
Drunk driving is not an accident; it is a crime. Drunk driving causes thousands of injuries yearly and tragically, these injuries are entirely preventable. We provide professional legal representation to victims of drunk driving accidents and hold drunk drivers accountable for their actions. If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk driver, the Chicago personal injury law offices of John Budin can help you file a claim and aggressively seek compensation. A skilled Chicago personal injury lawyer will lead you through the whole process of documenting evidence, investigating and finding witnesses, filing a claim, negotiating a settlement and even going to trial in some cases. Pedestrians, other drivers and passengers in the drunk driver’s vehicle may be eligible for compensation from the driver or their insurer. To find out if you are eligible contact a Chicago personal injury lawyer today.
If you were in part responsible for the accident with a drunk driver, you may still be able to get compensation for your injuries. The comparative negligence principle allows you to collect in proportion to the drunk driver’s responsibility. If they are 80% responsible you can collect 80% of what you would have been entitled to. If the damages are determine to be worth $100,000 in compensation and you were 20% responsible for the accident you might receive $80,000. Such situations are highly open to interpretation and much depends on the persuasive skills of the personal injury attorney.
A personal injury caused by a drunk driver is often serious and causes a dramatic change in the life of the victim. You may need compensation to make up for missed work or resulting unemployment, medical bills as well as your pain and suffering. Enlisting the help of a Chicago personal injury attorney that is well-versed in negotiation with the insurance companies increases your likelihood of receiving maximum compensation.
It is imperative that you have a Chicago personal injury lawyer who is experienced in handling drunk driving injury cases. Having the right personal injury attorney on your side can change the outcome of your case entirely.
If you or someone you know has suffered a personal injury due to a drunk driver in or around the greater area of Chicago, contact The Law Offices of John Budin to speak with a skilled Chicago personal injury attorney. We offer FREE case evaluations at our Chicago based law office in person or over the phone 312-377-0700. Call today to find out how you can benefit from a skilled Chicago personal injury lawyer.
Our Law Offices are located at:
One North La Salle Street
Suite 2165
Chicago, Illinois 60602
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