What Refusal of Chemical Tests Means in Your Drunk Driving Accident

One of the aspects of Illinois DUI laws is the Implied Consent Law which states that any driver on an Illinois roadway automatically consents to chemical tests of blood, breath and/or urine if they are arrested for DUI. Refusal of these chemical tests results in an automatic 6 month license suspension.

If the driver who caused your drunk driving accident refused these chemical tests, this fact becomes a very important piece of evidence against them if you are filing an Illinois personal injury lawsuit. Your Chicago personal injury lawyer can help you use this evidence in building your claim when seeking compensation for your damages.

Refusal of these chemical tests generally raises suspicion in whether or not a driver was intoxicated when they caused your drunk driving accident. If the other driver had nothing to hide, why would they refuse a test which would prove they were sober? This is often the thought process of the judge and/or jury in your case.

Our article about Illinois DUI laws explains how these laws may impact the proceedings of your Illinois personal injury lawsuit. Remember that criminal charges may send the drunk driver to prison but they won't help with your medical bills.  If you want to seek compensation for your accident injuries and property damage, you need to talk to a Chicago personal injury lawyer. 

An experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer at The Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. is available to help you file your personal injury claim in a timely manner, contact us today for a free case evaluation. (312) 263-1080