Carbondale Drunk Driving Accident Victim Lawyer

Has a drunk driver smashed through not only your vehicle but also your life and your finances? If so, a Carbondale drunk driving accident victim lawyer can get you the compensation you deserve to pay your medical bills and make up for lost income.

The Carbondale car accident lawyers at Morelli Law Firm have recovered more than $1 billion for our clients and aren’t afraid to take your case to trial. We want to help you get the money you need to get back on track after a drunk driver blasted through your world.

How Much Does a Drunk Driving Victim Lawyer Cost?

Hiring a Carbondale personal injury lawyer doesn’t cost you anything initially. Rather than charging you a retainer and an hourly fee, our lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they take a percentage of the money they recover for you.

You could spend your time arguing with an insurance company for a minimal amount of money, or you could focus on recuperating from your injuries while our highly experienced lawyers get you the maximum amount of money possible. If you were seriously injured, let us handle negotiations while you rest and recover.

How a Carbondale Drunk Driving Accident Victim Lawyer Can Help You

Drunk driving accident victim lawyers in Carbondale take stress off your shoulders and get you more money than you could get on your own by:

• Handling all communications on your behalf
• Identifying all liable parties involved in your accident
• Gathering evidence to support your case
• Conducting your case in compliance with Illinois laws
• Negotiating with the insurance company
• Taking your case to trial, if necessary
• Hiring medical experts and accident reconstruction specialists to testify

With more than 40 years of combined experience, the attorneys at Morelli Law Firm know how to get you as much money as possible, and they aren’t afraid to take a case to trial to do it.

What Damages Could You Get if A Drunk Driver Hit You in Carbondale?

If we can prove the drunk driver (or the establishment that served them, in some cases) was responsible for your injuries, you may be entitled to damages for things like:

• Past, current, and future medical bills, prescriptions, hospital bills, and treatments
• Lost income due to an inability to work after the crash
• Lost future wages if your injuries prevent you from making the same income as you could before the accident
• Disability and impact on your future
• Pain and suffering

While every case is different, the more significantly the accident and its resulting injuries have affected your life, the larger the settlement you may be owed. A lawyer who has experience with victims of drunk driving accidents can tell you how much your case may be worth.

Proving Liability in a Drunk Driving Accident

To prove that the other driver was responsible for the accident that caused your injuries, we can:

• Collect photos or videos of the crash site
• Obtain the police report
• Interview eyewitnesses
• Hire accident reconstruction experts

Illinois Dram Shop Laws

In some cases, Illinois Dram Shop Laws like 235 ILCS 5/6-2 allow us to hold a bar, liquor store, or other entity liable for serving the drunk driver if they were visibly intoxicated or under the age of 21. While dram shop laws are limited in their application, they can occasionally be more lucrative than targeting only the driver themselves.

How Long Do You Have to Sue a Drunk Driver Who Injured You?

Illinois has a two-year statute of limitations, so you need to file your claim within two years from the date of the accident. While some injuries take time to show up, you should still contact a lawyer as soon as possible after the accident.

Not only is it easier to collect evidence when less time has passed, but you shouldn’t be negotiating with insurance companies and dealing with medical bills. You should be focused on recovering from your injuries while our compassionate team talks to the insurance company, gathers evidence, and gets you the money you deserve.

Schedule a Free Consultation With a Carbondale Drunk Driving Accident Victim Attorney

Are you ready to talk to a Carbondale drunk driving accident victim lawyer who can get you the money you need to get your life back on track? Schedule a free consultation with Morelli Law Firm today. During this comprehensive evaluation, we’ll ensure no damages are overlooked and tell you how much your case may be worth.

We’ve recovered over $1 billion for our clients thanks to our aggressive trial stance. Just knowing that we aren’t afraid to go to trial makes insurance companies more willing to offer appropriate settlements, meaning you benefit even if we don’t take your case all the way to a trial.