DUI
Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers

Chicago Truck Accidents Due to DUI

A commercial truck with an intoxicated driver behind the wheel is like a highway missile with a defective guidance system. Since an 18-wheeler can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, the potential damage is immense. When an accident happens, the victim’s life is turned upside down – if he even lives to tell about it. Nobody can turn back time and undo your accident. The Chicago legal system can, however, compensate you as far as money is able to accomplish this purpose. The trick is to successfully navigate the system either in court or (preferably) at the negotiating table. That’s OK, because navigating the system and preparing difficult-to-refute cases are what we do every day.

Punitive Damages

Ordinary compensation for a serious personal injury can be substantial. Punitive damages can be awarded in addition to ordinary compensation if you qualify. Illinois allows punitive damages in DUI accidents, excluding wrongful death claims, if the driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was at least 0.15 (0.08 is the legal limit).

Experience Counts

No matter how clear-cut your claim is, you’re still going to have to deal with the details of Illinois personal injury law and procedure – either by winning a lawsuit or by bargaining “in the shadow of the law” for a private settlement. That inevitability should not intimidate you as long has you retain a lawyer with proven results.

• Nearly a quarter of a century practicing only personal injury law
• Over 15,000 winning clients have won over $200,000,000
• A 95 percent success rate
• A 95 percent settlement rate (only five percent of our clients go to trial, and they usually win there)

At Malman Law, the numbers speak for themselves.

Testimonial from a Satisfied Client

“Two years ago, I was involved in a trucking accident involving a 14-wheeler truck that nearly disabled me for life. Steve fought to make sure that I received the most possible compensation for my injuries. I was about to take the insurance company’s lowball offer, but decided to call Steve first – it was the best decision I’ve made yet.” – Malman Law Client

Some of Our Related Practice Areas

The following are a few of the types of truck accident claims we frequently handle:

• Truck Accidents Due to Distracted Driving
• Truck Accidents Due to Driver Fatigue
• Truck Accidents Due to Driver Error
• Truck Accidents Due to Faulty Truck Design
• Back and Neck Injuries From Truck Accidents
• Broken Bones From Truck Accidents
• Head Injuries From Truck Accidents
• Lacerations From Truck Accidents
• Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis From Truck Accidents