**Comparative fault rules apply in drunk driving cases—you can recover even if partially at fault, reduced by your percentage.** Drunk driving constitutes negligence per se, making liability easier to prove. Punitive damages are available against intoxicated drivers who caused serious injury. Home » Blog » Comparative Fault in Drunk Driving …

**Repeat DUI offenders face enhanced liability in civil cases and may be ordered to pay punitive damages.** Prior DUI convictions show willful and reckless conduct that strengthens your claim. Illinois law allows recovery of your attorney fees in cases involving repeat offenders. Home » Blog » Repeat DUI Offenders: Stronger …

**Damages in drunk driving cases include medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages.** Permanent injuries like paralysis or disfigurement increase compensation significantly. Punitive damages punish the drunk driver and deter future reckless conduct. Home » Blog » Damages in Drunk Driving Accident Cases in Illinois Damages in …

**Evidence in drunk driving cases includes blood alcohol content, field sobriety tests, and witness testimony.** Police reports and DUI convictions are admissible and establish negligence. Expert testimony on alcohol impairment strengthens your claim. Home » Blog » Evidence in Drunk Driving Accident Cases Evidence in Drunk Driving Accident Cases: What …

**Civil DUI cases recover damages for your injuries; criminal cases punish the driver with jail time.** You can pursue civil recovery even if the criminal case is dismissed or acquitted. The civil burden of proof is lower than the criminal ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ standard. Home » Blog » Civil vs. …