Springfield Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Many seasoned motorcycle riders in the Springfield, Illinois area enjoy taking the Ultimate Scenic Rivers Route, a 140-mile stretch of picturesque countryside beginning along the Illinois River in Havana and ending at the Mississippi River at Alton. Heading nearly due south, the adventure begins in Havana heading west on state Route 136 just past the Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge to southbound Illinois Route 100 west of Carlson Lake.

Bikers and passengers will travel through many small communities including Bluff City, Sheldon’s Grove, Browning and Frederick before crossing over the Curry Lake and Illinois River at Beardstown. Illinois Route 100 becomes state Route 67 in Beardstown and travels southward through Bluffs, Oxville, Florence, Detroit, Milton, Pearl, Cliffdale and Jersey vote for ending at the mighty Ol’ Man River in Alton.

The scenery along the River Road is magnificent with unexpected views of the Mississippi River and bluffs. Along the way, bikers and passengers will experience the beautiful countryside and farmlands just north of Grafton. The road surface is mostly smooth flat blacktop and challenging elevations. While the volume of traffic remains low once past Grafton, the first part of the journey can be congested. Because of that, it is advisable to remain cautious and aware along the way.

The Springfield motorcycle accident attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers remind motorcycle riders and passengers of the inherent dangers of traveling on the streets in and around the Springfield area. The most recent serious motorcycle accidents in Sangamon County include:

• A fatal motorcycle accident occurred in July 2014 near Springfield north of Stevenson Drive along Interstate 55 after the biker loss control of the vehicle and slid on the left shoulder of the highway. The 48-year-old Normal, Illinois resident died as a result of his injuries at the scene of the accident. The 35-year-old Colfax female motorcycle passenger was transported to Memorial Medical Center where she later succumbed to her injuries.
• In June 2015, a single vehicle fatal motorcycle accident occurred at the intersection of Veterans Parkway and J David Jones Parkway in Springfield. The 45-year-old Springfield motorcycle driver was pronounced dead at the accident scene. In a separate incident, a motorcyclist and passenger traveling west of Springfield on Highway 72 in Scott County veered off the roadway on a Harley Davidson bike, striking a tree. Both riders suffered serious injuries. Law enforcement indicates that the cause of the accident might possibly be due to a medical condition suffered by the rider.

There are numerous types of motorcycle accidents occurring throughout the Springfield area. Many bikers become victims in crashes that involve:

• Rear end collision
• Distracted driving
• Failure to yield
• DWI/DUI
• Hit and run
• Poor road design
• Road hazard
• Mechanical failure
• Defective equipment including faulty brakes and balding tires
• Wrongful death

If you have suffered serious injuries in a bike accident, it is essential to seek quality medical care and an emergency room or a doctor’s office right away. Next, consider hiring a reputable personal injury attorney who specializes in motorcycle crashes.

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers have represented many victims of serious motorcycle crashes throughout Illinois. We serve as a strong advocate for the rights of injured motorcyclists and have successfully negotiated settlements and have won jury verdicts in bike crash cases involving millions of dollars.

Our legal team of skilled attorneys have years of extensive experience in providing legal help for our clients to obtain full financial recovery for their injuries and damages in a motorcycle wreck. The Rosenfeld law firm will perform a thorough case preparation proven effective for presentation in front of a judge and jury or during the negotiated settlement with the insurance company’s claims adjuster. We encourage you to contact our law offices at (888) 424-5757 today.