Drunk Driving Accidents
Chicago DUI accident lawyers
The Chicago drunk driving accident attorneys at Abels & Annes take special care in fighting for clients who have been seriously injured or killed by the negligent acts of a drunk driver.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving calls it the most frequently committed violent crime in America and the evidence is clear that drunk driving is one of the leading causes of fatal Chicago car accidents, Illinois traffic accidents, and deadly traffic accidents nationwide.
Somewhere in America, someone dies every 45 minutes as a result of the careless and senseless act of someone who climbs behind the wheel after having too much to drink.
Drunk drivers caused 11,773 of the nation's 37,261 traffic fatalities in 2008, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
In Illinois, of the 1,043 people killed in traffic accidents in 2008, one in three (362) were legally drunk and one in four (252) had a blood alcohol level of almost twice the legal limit (.15) or higher, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Over 70 percent of drunk driving fatalities occurred at night and 55 percent occurred during the weekend.
The statistics are clear: Drunk drivers are responsible for huge numbers of fatal car accidents and are likely to be responsible for nighttime traffic fatalities, particularly on the weekend.
The Chicago personal injury lawyers and wrongful death attorneys at Abels & Annes encourage any victim of a DUI accident to seek free legal advice from an experienced Chicago car accident attorney.
Drivers who cause Chicago DUI accidents often face serious criminal charges and can and should be held civilly responsible to innocent accident victims. The Chicago drunk driving accident lawyers at Abels & Annes will work with you to seek just compensation from drunk drivers and their insurance companies.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an Illinois DUI accident, contact the Chicago drunk driving accident attorneys at Abels & Annes for a free appointment to discuss your rights. Call (866) 99-ABELS. There is no fee unless you win.
DUI Accident Facts
-One in every 7 drivers killed in a drunk driving accident in 2008 was under the age of 21 (and thus not even old enough to drink).
-One-third of drivers ages 25 to 34 who were killed in fatal accidents were intoxicated.
-An estimated 1 in 7 nightime weekend drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according the the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
-1 in every 10 binge drinkers admitted to driving the last time they consumed 5 or more drinks, according to a 2009 study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
-The Illinois Secretary of State's Office reports the average DUI offender is:
• male (80 percent arrested are men);
• age 34 (61 percent are under age 35);
• arrested between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. on a weekend; and
• caught driving with a BAC of .16 — twice the illegal limit.
The Chicago drunk driving accident attorneys at Abels & Annes take special care in fighting for clients who have been seriously injured or killed by the negligent acts of a drunk driver.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving calls it the most frequently committed violent crime in America and the evidence is clear that drunk driving is one of the leading causes of fatal Chicago car accidents, Illinois traffic accidents, and deadly traffic accidents nationwide.
Somewhere in America, someone dies every 45 minutes as a result of the careless and senseless act of someone who climbs behind the wheel after having too much to drink.
Drunk drivers caused 11,773 of the nation's 37,261 traffic fatalities in 2008, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
In Illinois, of the 1,043 people killed in traffic accidents in 2008, one in three (362) were legally drunk and one in four (252) had a blood alcohol level of almost twice the legal limit (.15) or higher, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Over 70 percent of drunk driving fatalities occurred at night and 55 percent occurred during the weekend.
The statistics are clear: Drunk drivers are responsible for huge numbers of fatal car accidents and are likely to be responsible for nighttime traffic fatalities, particularly on the weekend.
The Chicago personal injury lawyers and wrongful death attorneys at Abels & Annes encourage any victim of a DUI accident to seek free legal advice from an experienced Chicago car accident attorney.
Drivers who cause Chicago DUI accidents often face serious criminal charges and can and should be held civilly responsible to innocent accident victims. The Chicago drunk driving accident lawyers at Abels & Annes will work with you to seek just compensation from drunk drivers and their insurance companies.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an Illinois DUI accident, contact the Chicago drunk driving accident attorneys at Abels & Annes for a free appointment to discuss your rights. Call (866) 99-ABELS. There is no fee unless you win.
DUI Accident Facts
-One in every 7 drivers killed in a drunk driving accident in 2008 was under the age of 21 (and thus not even old enough to drink).
-One-third of drivers ages 25 to 34 who were killed in fatal accidents were intoxicated.
-An estimated 1 in 7 nightime weekend drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according the the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
-1 in every 10 binge drinkers admitted to driving the last time they consumed 5 or more drinks, according to a 2009 study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
-The Illinois Secretary of State's Office reports the average DUI offender is:
• male (80 percent arrested are men);
• age 34 (61 percent are under age 35);
• arrested between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. on a weekend; and
• caught driving with a BAC of .16 — twice the illegal limit.