Is there any compensation money for a key witness who appears in a drunk driving accident case?
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They are required to reimburse you for gas and parking and maybe pay for lunch while you are there.\n\nNot going to get rich, though.
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If you were the victim of his crime try the Police Family Liaison Officer or the Victim Support Unit or try these links..\n\nwww.hmprisonservice.gov.uk/adviceandsupport/helpforvictims - 22k -\nhmprisonservice.gov.uk/adviceandsupport/azofsupportgroups/... - 25k -
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Legally - yes, if you are serving the alcohol you can be held liable for your guests action while he/she is intoxicated. For example, if he/she wrecks on his way home from your house while trashed, the victim of the wreck can actually sue you as well as the drunken driver
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Do you have any witnesses?If so then an attorney will be necessary.
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I'm a J.D. and was similarly injured in an auto accident that caused numerous ruptured discs.  Though your injury is serious and your suffering severe, your recovery will depend on the amount of the negligent driver's auto-insurance coverage.  Most accident cases are settled out of court, with no fault insurance taking care of all medical bills up to a certain dollar amount, as much as $500,000, but that of course depends on the particular carrier and policy.  When people buy car insurance they do so in increments; in most states, 25/50 is the lowest possible amount of coverage a driver may have, meaning that if you are injured by that party, the maximum you will be able to recover from their insurance would be $50, 000.  If you are lucky, the other driver's coverage will be greater.  Of course, your recovery would be augmented by any personal recovery against the other driver.  Have you brought suit against the other driver?  If that is the case, as much as 5 years can pass before the case is finally resolved.  I couldn't see a jury coming back with more than a $100,000 verdict in your favor, and that's a stretch.  I truly empathize with you and wish you well in your future recovery as I know your struggles.
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Do you have the objective protocol signed by cops etc, including photos, evidences, etc?\nIs there any collision in interpretation of what happened?\nDid the driver and/or driver insurance company refused to provide the compensation for medical treatment etc?\n\nPublish the story on the web with evidences (could be illegal in some states and in general, not recommended, only if you're not ABSOLUTELY sure you're right on 150%). Dig the story (dig.com). If your story is unique and the scale of injustice to you was really big, then this driver's life   & carrier is corrupted forever. Just real criminal could not be affected by that (nothing to lose).\n\nStill, it's too exteme, doh. Please handle with care, and only if you did all you can, like the last resort.
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If the injured party has legal representation, be sure that the solicitor will pursue a claim against everyone involved.  \nIf your friend runs into the rear of another vehicle, your friend is liable (the doctrine of res ipsa loquitor applies).  Trying to get off the hook in a case like that is extremely difficult.  The only defense would be to show that the collision was unavoidable.  Nothing in your description indicates that to be the case.\nExample of a defensible case:  the other vehicle cuts in front of you and slams on his brakes, for no apparent reason.  There are two police officers, in different locations, who were witnesses.\nAs for injuries it does not take much to get a whiplash type injury.  Five to ten mph will do it.  If you are suspicious of the injury, have a private investigator put the plaintiff under surveillance.
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Does WV have an uninsured/underinsured state fund for motor vehicle accidents?  Do you have your own insurance?  Either of those should cover you.\n\nOr you could try a crime victims compensation fund.
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The other posters above are correct in that you should contact the police and give them every piece of evidence that you have. Also contact a civil attorney though, and get the ball rolling on a civil suit to collect the money owed to you.
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well you need a witness
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If this is a police incident, contact your local bar association and ask for referrals of attorneys who do "Section 1983" litigation or "civil rights / police brutality" litigation.  You'll likely find some lawyers who will take the case on contingency (especially since attorneys' fees are available under Section 1983, the civil rights statute for most police brutality cases).
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You should start by clarifying what case or cases you're talking about, then ignore the irrelevant junk in the question.  The only obvious cases would be between the motorbike operator and the beer company.  Everything after the words "beer truck" seems to be irrelevant.\n\nThe state of Illinois will have both subject-matter and personal jurisdiction in the case.  The accident occurred in Illinois (as did the negligence leading to the accident), so the subject-matter is clearly within the jurisidiction of Illinois.\n\nAlthough a resident of another state, the motorbike operator and the beer truck driver operated a motor vehicle on the roadways of Illinois, and that -- as in every state -- is enough to expose a person to personal jurisdiction.  The beer company, even if located elsewhere, would be subject to personal jurisdiction in Illinois because its agent was in Illinois, operating a motor vehicle on its roadways, while acting in the scope of his agency.
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Depends if the judge had his toast burnt that morning or not and how much can you afford for a good lawyer. Generally,  its a loss of your license for a year, your car insurance goes up 400%,   you have to pay for classes to teach you not to drink a drive, then it costs you about 10,000 dollars when its all over. Lesson to be learned DONT DRINK AND DRIVE.  Second time is worst.
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PLEASE CHECK WITH A LAWYER.
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I am glad no one is hurt.  The charges are serious.  But it is better to take care of it now versus later.  You might not be able to drive for sometime after this case.  You can request for a public defender since this case involves the possibility of jail time.
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You shouldn't expect any compensation because it was an accident.  No one's fault, but yours, for not being careful.  This accident you caused will make you much more careful in the future - think of it as one of life's lessons and move on.
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It depends on the prosecution, the family's intentions to file charges, the states. I would say the minimum would be manslaughter and maximum murder. Does he have prior alcohol related accidents or fines-that will be a big factor in his history, or any other driving or drug offenses. I'm sorry for both your families.