It’s understandable to assume that having alcohol in your system would disqualify you from recovering compensation after a car wreck. However, this is not always true. Whether you were drinking or not is only relevant if it contributed to the accident that caused your injuries.
A Palatine, IL personal injury attorney can help you determine whether your alcohol consumption bars you from filing a claim in 2026.
When Does Drinking Disqualify Me From Recovering Compensation for an Injury in Illinois?
You will only be disqualified from recovering compensation for injuries if your alcohol consumption was directly related to the accident that injured you. If someone else’s negligence caused your injury, you may bear no liability for injuries done in spite of the fact that you had previously been drinking.