Chicago Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents occur for various reasons, many of which involve negligence by other drivers. Some of the most common causes include:

• Distracted Driving: Drivers who are texting, talking on the phone, or engaging in other distractions could fail to notice motorcyclists on the road, leading to collisions.
• Speeding: Excessive speed reduces the reaction time for drivers, making it harder to avoid hitting motorcyclists, who are more vulnerable to high-speed impacts.
• Drunk Driving: Intoxicated drivers have impaired judgment and reaction times, seriously increasing the risk of accidents with motorcyclists.
• Lane Changes: Many motorcycle accidents occur when drivers change lanes without checking their blind spots, not realizing a motorcycle is in the adjacent lane.
• Road Hazards: Potholes, debris, uneven pavement, and other road hazards pose a significant risk to motorcyclists, who can easily lose control under such conditions.
• Weather Conditions: Adverse weather, such as rain, snow, or fog, can create slippery surfaces and reduce visibility, making it more challenging for all drivers, especially motorcyclists, to navigate safely.
• Inexperienced Drivers: Inexperienced drivers could not be accustomed to sharing the road with motorcycles and can make errors that lead to accidents.

Common Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents

Common injuries include:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): Even with helmets, motorcyclists can suffer from TBIs in severe crashes.
• Spinal Cord Injuries: Damage to the spinal cord can result in partial or complete paralysis, significantly affecting the victim's quality of life and requiring long-term medical care and rehabilitation.
• Broken Bones: Fractures are common in motorcycle accidents, often affecting the arms, legs, ribs, and pelvis. These injuries can lead to extended recovery periods and may require surgeries.
• Road Rash: When a motorcyclist slides across the pavement, the skin can be severely abraded, resulting in painful road rash. This injury can lead to infections and permanent scarring.
• Internal Injuries: The impact of a motorcycle accident can cause damage to internal organs, leading to internal bleeding and other life-threatening conditions that require immediate medical attention.
• Amputations: In severe crashes, limbs may be so badly damaged that amputation becomes necessary. This type of injury profoundly impacts a person's ability to live independently and maintain employment.
• Emotional Trauma: Beyond physical injuries, motorcycle accident victims often suffer from emotional and psychological trauma, like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression.

How Our Attorneys Prove Negligence in Motorcycle Accident Cases

The key to personal injury cases, from car accidents to medical malpractice, is proving that a party’s negligence led to an accident that caused a victim’s injuries. In motorcycle wrecks, negligence might look like another driver speeding, failing to signal before changing lanes, or using their cell phone behind the wheel. Pedestrians, construction workers, and others could also be responsible for negligence that caused a crash. 

When our Chicago motorcycle accident lawyers take cases, they utilize various methods to demonstrate how a party was negligent. They gather witness statements, secure surveillance footage, analyze police reports, consult crash experts, and employ other resources. Additionally, they bring evidence of the harm the negligence caused, from medical records to accounts of the difficulties crash victims faced. 

Every injury case is unique, so our team works closely with clients to develop a personalized legal strategy. Ours is not a firm where the attorneys are unresponsive or too busy to speak with individuals or families about their cases. This approach has yielded success and eased the process of making an injury claim for our clients. 

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Schedule a free consultation to discuss your situation with one of our qualified and highly experienced attorneys. They can help you understand your legal options, as well as the types of economic and non-economic damages available. In past cases, we have secured money clients needed for past and future medical expenses, recovered their lost wages, and got payment for intangible struggles and losses. 

Find out what our Chicago motorcycle accident lawyers can offer you by calling (312) 626-3008 or reaching out online.