DUI Accident Lawyer in Peoria, IL

Injured in a DUI Accident? It’s Time to Get Strong

As the victim of a DUI crash, you only have one shot to win your personal injury claim, and there’s a lot at stake. The other driver’s insurance company is determined to protect their own bottom line, and they have a team of attorneys on stand-by. If you don’t have experienced accident lawyers on your side to prove fault and protect your rights, you stand to lose your one chance at recovering compensation. Our attorneys at Strong Law Offices are here to level the playing field.

Here’s what makes our firm the right choice:

1. Over 25 Years of Local Experience
   We’ve been representing injury victims in Peoria and throughout Central Illinois for more than two decades. We know the courts. We know the judges. And we know how to hold drunk drivers—and their insurers—accountable.
2. Talk to a Real Lawyer, Not a Call Center
   When you hire Strong Law Offices, you deal directly with the attorney who’s handling your case. You’ll have personalized, professional legal guidance from day one.
3. Aggressive Representation That Gets Results
   We treat every accident claim like it’s headed for trial. We gather evidence early, negotiate from a position of strength, and aren’t afraid to take your case to court if that’s what it takes.
4. You Don’t Pay Unless We Win
   Our contingency fee structure means no upfront costs, no retainers, and no legal fees unless we recover money for you.
5. We Handle the Legal Stress So You Can Focus on Healing
   Let us deal with the insurance companies, paperwork, and legal strategy on your behalf. You concentrate on getting better.

Call 309-393-2928 now to get started with your recovery. Consults are free.

The Dangers of Drunk and Drugged Driving

DUI crashes aren’t just “accidents.” They’re entirely preventable, and they often result in life-altering injuries or death. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs impairs judgment, reaction time, and coordination—putting everyone on the road in danger.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, alcohol-impaired driving accounts for nearly one-third of all traffic-related deaths in the U.S., and nearly half of those that occur in Illinois. This deadly epidemic takes the lives of approximately 10,000 people each year.

Alcohol isn’t the only culprit in DUI accidents, however.

Types of Impairment That Cause Crashes

• Alcohol Impairment: Even small amounts of alcohol can slow reaction times and impact driving performance. Drivers with a BAC of .08 or higher are legally intoxicated in Illinois—but impairment can begin much sooner.
• Drugged Driving: Marijuana, prescription drugs, and illegal substances all affect motor skills and cognitive function. Even over-the-counter medications like antihistamines can cause dangerous drowsiness behind the wheel.
• Combined Impairment: Drivers under the influence of both alcohol and drugs face a compounded risk of causing a serious crash. This is more common than you might think—and even more dangerous.

A law was passed in Illinois in 2024 to curb underage drunk and drugged driving accidents. The Drug or Alcohol Impaired Minor Responsibility Act allows anyone who suffers injuries in a DUI accident with an impaired underage driver to hold accountable the parties who provided the alcohol or drugs to the minor.

Common Injuries in DUI Accidents

The force of a DUI-related crash often results in serious, life-altering injuries. At Strong Law Offices, we represent victims who have suffered:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
• Broken bones and internal bleeding
• Permanent disfigurement or disability
• Burns, lacerations, and soft tissue injuries
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

These types of car accident injuries aren’t minor setbacks. These are catastrophic injuries that change lives. If you or a loved one is facing long-term recovery, mounting medical bills, or permanent disabilities, our DUI accident lawyers will make sure the compensation you receive reflects the full extent of what you’ve lost—and what you’ll need to move forward.

How We Hold Impaired Drivers Accountable

When you hire our car accident lawyers, we move quickly to investigate your crash and gather the evidence needed to prove impairment and liability for your injuries. We analyze police reports, DUI test results, field sobriety assessments, and eyewitness statements. If necessary, we work with toxicology experts and accident reconstructionists to build a rock-solid case.

Our goal is to show how the impaired driver’s actions led to your injuries and losses. Whether we’re negotiating with the insurance company or taking your case to court, we fight aggressively to recover full compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term care needs.

Impaired drivers make a choice to endanger others. When that choice injures you, Strong Law Offices will be the voice that demands justice in and out of the courtroom.

Call 309-393-2928 now to schedule your free case evaluation. There are no upfront fees.

How to Prepare for Your Free DUI Accident Consultation

To get the most out of your consultation with our DUI accident lawyers, take these steps beforehand:

• Collect Key Documents: Gather police reports, medical bills, medical records that document your accident injuries, documentation of insurance communications, and photos or videos from the scene. This information helps your attorney understand what happened, and how the motor vehicle accident impacted your life.
• List Important Dates: Keep track of when the crash happened, your hospital visits, time off work, and conversations with the other driver or their insurer. Maintaining a journal of these events helps ensure all critical details are considered.
• Write Down Your Questions: Want to know how long a car accident case takes? What damages apply? Whether you have a strong claim? Bring your list of questions—we’ll give you straight answers.

Damages You Can Recover in a Drunk Driving Accident Case

The damages available in a minor fender-bender with minimal injuries are significantly different from those you can recover if your DUI accident was serious and your injuries are severe. Generally, economic and non-economic damages are available to injured victims. In cases involving egregious conduct, like driving while impaired, punitive damages may also be available.

Economic damages are the tangible losses victims like you suffer in accidents. Their value can be documented with things like medical bills, wage and earnings statements, and receipts. These types of losses have an impact on your finances.

Non-Economic damages are more difficult to assign a monetary value to, since they can’t be documented with bills or receipts. Instead, they are things like physical pain, emotional trauma, permanent disabilities, and loss of enjoyment of life.

Although punitive damages are rare in personal injury cases in Illinois, they are more likely to be awarded in a DUI accident case—especially if the impaired driver was a repeat offender or great bodily harm was suffered.

Find out how much your drunk or drugged driving accident case is worth. Call Strong Law Offices at 309-393-2928 for a free case review.

You Deserve Justice. Strong Law Offices Can Help

A DUI accident can take everything from you—your health, your income, your sense of security. You don’t have to go through this alone, and you shouldn’t be left to foot the bill for someone else’s reckless decisions.

At Strong Law Offices, we hold impaired drivers accountable and fight to recover the compensation our clients deserve. We’ve built our reputation on results. Let us put our experience in personal injury law to work for you.