Q: I was hit by a car while riding my bike. The driver was at fault. My question is, will the fact that I was on meth
Will me being on illegal drugs at the time of the accident ruin my personal injury case?
A: If the other side knows about it, of course it will effect it. For one thing (DUII is not my area of practice) if one is convicted of DUII (which includes drugs and includes riding a bicycle) in an accident, you cannot recover anything in that accident for non-economic damages, i.e. pain and suffering.
A: Your meth use probably does not ruin your personal injury claim. Your meth use reduces the value of your claim but without more information, it is difficult to say how significant that reduction will be. You should consult with an attorney right away.
A: First, give no statements to any insurance company. Second,contact a member of the Oregon Assn for Justice in the county where it happened--they give free consults
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