Drunk drivers cause thousands of devastating accidents, injuries and fatalities across the U.S. each year. When a driver has broken the law and driven while intoxicated, there should be no question that he or she is liable when an accident occurs. However, it is still important to hire an experienced attorney to protect your rights and to obtain the maximum compensation available for your injury or loss.
If a drunk driver hit your vehicle, ran a red light, swerved or acted in any way that caused you to become injured or lose a loved one, contact our attorneys at Anesi Ozmon in Chicago. We have been dedicated to fighting for personal injury and wrongful death victims since 1955, and we are leaders in this important area of law.
Illinois Drunk Driving Car Accident Statistics
- Each year in Illinois, about 300,000 people suffer injuries in alcohol-related traffic crashes, an average of one person injured every 2 minutes.
- More than 45,900 DUI arrests were recorded by the Illinois Secretary of State's office in 2009.
- At .08, all drivers are impaired to the point that critical driving skills are greatly diminished.
- At .08, a driver is three times more likely to be involved in a car crash than a sober driver, and 11 times more likely to be killed in an accident.
- About 80 percent of alcohol-related crash fatalities are caused by drivers with no arrests for drunk driving during the previous three years.
Chicago Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers
When drunk drivers cause accidents that result in serious injuries such as spinal cord injuries, head injuries and other injuries requiring surgery and rehabilitation, they must be held accountable.
Our goal is to achieve justice for you and your family through financial compensation for your damages, including medical costs, pain and suffering, costs associated with a permanent disability and any other relevant damages.
Whether you were driving, walking or riding a bike, if a drunk driver hit you, contact our team at Anesi Ozmon for assistance. We have obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for thousands of clients. Let us do the same for you. Call 312-574-3378 or 866-610-6219, or contact our Chicago DUI accident attorneys online to arrange a free consultation.
