Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

The Chicago motorcycle accident attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers know the uphill battle injured motorcyclists when trying to recover compensation for their injuries from the insurance companies of drivers who have caused crashes. Many auto insurance carriers have simply taken a 'deny and defend' posture when it comes to handling claims involving injured or deceased motorcyclists. Our Chicago motorcycle accident lawyers have a tradition of getting significant recoveries for individuals who have been 'low-balled' by an insurance adjuster. 

While each motorcycle crash case involves different fact patterns and injuries or lawyers are committed to protecting the legal rights of each biker to ensure they receive the full compensation they are entitled to under Illinois law. Talk to our team now if you were injured in an Illinois motorcycle crash. Our motorcycle accident cases are always handled on a contingency fee basis and there is never a fee charged unless there is a financial recovery for you. Complete this on-line intake form and get a free case evaluation with a Chicago motorcycle lawyer today.

Motorcycle accidents caused 4,612 fatalities and 81,000 injuries in 2011. The fatality rate increased by over 1,000 deaths from just the previous year. Although there are more motorcycles on the road, the fatality rate has increased disproportionately to the increase in licensed motorcycles. 

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, in a little over 10 years, the number of motorcycles on the road went up 63% but the amount of fatalities more than doubled during the same period. While efforts are being made to make the roads safer for motorcycle riders, there is still substantial danger to Chicago motorcycle riders from the larger vehicles that they share the road with every day.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that in the last 35 years, the majority of motorcycle fatalities are due to multiple vehicle crashes. In 2009-2010, 55% of these fatalities involved another vehicle crashing with a motorcycle.

As Chicago motorcycle accident attorneys, Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers understands that injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents forever change the lives of those who are injured. Our commitment to injured motorcyclists has been recognized in the motorcycling community in Chicago and beyond, as former clients refer many injured riders.

A motorcycle accident may be responsible for substantial medical expenses as well as the inability to work, resulting in a significant financial impact for both the individual and family. In cases involving significant damages, we will retain experts in particular fields who can help assess the significance of the injuries to decision makers at an insurance company or jurors hearing the matter at trial.

Without much protection, common injuries impacting Illinois motorcyclists include:

• Fractures
• Lacerations
• Brain Injury
• Back / Neck Injuries
• Loss of Limbs
• Death

In a ten-year study, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration determined the most common injury sustained in a motorcycle accident was a lower extremity (leg) injury, referring to body areas including and below the pelvic region (hip, pelvis, legs, knees, ankles and feet). 47% of the injured motorcyclists had at least one lower body injury. 

However, injuries to the upper body and head tended to be more serious in nature. 35% had head injuries which were rated at a much more severe level than lower extremity injuries. The chance of a traumatic brain injury is high with any blow to the head region and can have long lasting effects on the victim’s quality of life.

The average cost for the hospital charges for injuries sustained in 2003-2005 in this study was over $65,000. This figure does not include the costs that were incurred after release from the hospital, which can be substantial. All the costs from the immediate medical care required after accident and the care that will be required in the future need to be taken into consideration in these types of motorcycle accidents.

At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, our Chicago motorcycle accident lawyers’ experience representing those significantly injured in motorcycle accidents has enabled us to develop relationships with some of the leading experts in the field of rehabilitation medicine and vocational counseling. These relationships enable us to present your case in a way that maximizes our ability to fight for a significant recovery for you. Visit our pages below for further information about specific situations involving motorcycle accidents:

• Injured motorcycle passengers
• Vehicles not seeing motorcyclists
• Hit-and-run / uninsured motorcycle claims
• Fatalities related to motorcycle accidents

The Chicago motorcycle crash attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers are here to assist you during times of need. We offer complimentary telephone and in-person conferences at a convenient location to discuss your legal rights. Regardless of where your accident occurred, we can help you recover the maximum compensation for your injuries. Call us at (888) 424-5757.

Motorcycle Accident Resources:

• http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811701.pdf
• http://www.iihs.org/research/fatality.aspx?topicName=Motorcycles
• http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810982.pdf

If you’ve been injured, contact an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer today!