A drunk driving accident can change your life in an instant. If you were injured by an intoxicated driver, you may assume their fault will be obvious — but even in these cases, the burden still falls on you to prove that the other driver’s actions directly caused your injuries. Working with a skilled Cook County, IL DUI injury attorney is essential for building a strong personal injury case and recovering the compensation you deserve.
At Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C., we represent people who have been injured by impaired drivers in serious car accidents. We understand how to gather the right evidence and present a compelling case for financial recovery.
How Do You Prove the Other Driver Was Under the Influence After a Car Crash?
To start, your attorney must show that the other driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash and that their impairment contributed to the collision. Under Illinois law, a driver is considered legally impaired with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher. The legal limit is lower for commercial drivers (0.04), and there is zero tolerance for drivers under age 21.