Holding Bad Drivers Accountable for Car Accidents

 Posted on August 11, 2025 in Car Accidents

All motorists have a legal responsibility to keep the road safe and avoid endangering other people. Unfortunately, not all drivers take this responsibility seriously. If you were hit by a driver who showed a clear disregard for safety, you may have a strong case for compensation through a personal injury claim. Our Orland Park, IL car accident attorney can help you file a claim against a careless driver to help you recover payment for your damages.

At the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C., we can help you get to the root of the accident and show who was at fault for the crash. Not only that, we will advocate for your rights to full compensation, holding the reckless driver responsible for the harm you suffered.

Filing a Personal Injury Claim Against a Drunk Driver

Some drivers overestimate their limit in regard to alcohol consumption. Others simply do not care about the law or the welfare of other people. In any case, drunk drivers should be held accountable for accidents they cause. At the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C., we can help you gather evidence to prove that the driver was drunk behind the wheel and that he or she caused the accident, including a copy of the police report.

How Can I Prove That a Driver Was Distracted in an Accident?

Distracted drivers can be just as dangerous as drunk drivers. Texting while driving is a common cause of car crashes, as it occupies a driver’s hands, eyes, and brain at the same time. Whether you were rear-ended at a red light or T-boned at an intersection, you deserve compensation for an accident caused by a distracted driver.

Proving that the other driver was distracted can be difficult, especially if he or she tries to deny it. However, witness statements and phone records can serve as critical evidence to dispute his or her version of events. Our car accident attorney can document eyewitness statements to strengthen your case, pointing to the other driver’s clear negligence as defined by 720 ILCS 5/4-7.

Taking Legal Action Against Reckless Drivers

Reckless driving is a term used to describe behaviors like speeding, street racing, or swerving between lanes. These behaviors show a lack of concern for other people on the road, and they can be cited as evidence in a personal injury claim.

We can review the accident closely to reconstruct the crash. Roadside debris and skid marks may show that the driver failed to reduce his or her speed in time, for example. We will also work diligently to recover any traffic camera footage that shows the other driver violating road safety laws, such as ignoring signage.

Contact a Cook County, IL Car Accident Attorney

Holding an irresponsible driver at fault for an accident requires a thorough investigation. At the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C., we will work to recover as much evidence as possible to show that the other driver acted carelessly behind the wheel. Call our Orland Park, IL personal injury attorney at 708-321-1223 to arrange a free consultation.