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(314) 500-HURTThe exhilaration you feel when riding a motorcycle can be neutralized by the harm negligent drivers can do to you when they do not pay attention to your safety. If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in Arlington Heights, IL, call the motorcycle accident lawyers of Burger Law immediately at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online for a no-risk, no-obligation case review.
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in Arlington Heights, or anywhere in Illinois, find out how much your claim may be worth by using our free personal injury calculator.
Burger Law has more than three decades of experience getting full financial recoveries for those injured through the negligence of another. Our motorcycle accident lawyers will aggressively pursue your claim to ensure you get the medical care and financial recovery that you are owed and that you deserve. Do not talk to your insurance or the other side’s insurance without speaking to an attorney first. The insurance adjuster is out to devalue your recovery. Our firm has a proven track record of successfully fighting the insurance companies and making sure that they give the full compensation they owe our Arlington Heights, IL clients.
To find out more about what we can do for you, call our team at (314) 500-HURT to go over your motorcycle accident claim immediately.
Fourteen percent of traffic deaths and four percent of injuries were sustained by motorcyclists, despite only less than one percent of vehicle traffic being motorcycles, according to the National Safety Council. Nationwide, in 2020 82,000 people were injured and 5,579 died in motorcycle crashes. In Illinois, there were 3,077 motorcycle wrecks which resulted in 2,404 injuries and 152 deaths, according to the Illinois 2020 Crash Facts and Statistics. Unfortunately, the majority of those crashes came when a passenger car or truck collided with a motorcycle when the biker was driving in a straight line, insinuating that the accidents were often caused by another driver was not looking out for bikers. Crashes are most common in urban areas, especially around tolls.
According to data from the Motorcycle Legal Foundation, Illinois is eighth in the nation in terms of both registered motorcycles and motorcycle crash fatalities.
The most common season for motorcycle crashes is summer, and half of all wrecks happen between Friday night and Monday morning.
There are a number things you should do, both at the accident site and in the days and weeks that follow, to ensure both your health and the chances of a successful claim.
While any crash is surprising and scary, it is vital to think rationally. Immediately after the crash, you should:
Finally, if you did not opt to get medical treatment at the crash site, do so immediately.
Once you have gotten medical treatment, inform both your insurance company and the other driver’s. Then, speak to a motorcycle accident lawyer in Arlington Heights, IL about your case. If your injuries are significant, you will likely need one to get full compensation. While communicating with your attorney, it is important to:
From the first time you speak with us, we will keep you updated throughout your claim until you get the maximum compensation you are owed. Let us handle the investigation, documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can spend your energy on on your medical treatment.
For some minor claims, where there is no discrepancy about who is at fault and your medical bills are no more than a visit with your primary care physician, you may not need an attorney to get fair compensation. Supply the insurance company with your records and expenses, and see if they will throw some extra money on top for the hassle. In a a settlement for a relatively small sum of money where not much is disputed, the adjuster will only lose money if they try to deny your claim.
However, in most cases, hiring a motorcycle accident lawyer will be the only way to get fair compensation in your injury claim. While in a perfect world insurance companies would fulfill their obligations when someone is injured under their coverage, they usually have to be convinced to. You will almost certainly need a motorcycle accident lawyer in Arlington Heights, IL if:
Your Arlington Heights, IL motorcycle accident lawyer at Burger Law knows how to combat tricks insurance adjusters use. We have been doing it for more than 30 years. Our consultations are free, so call us at (314) 500-HURT to see what we can do for your claim. We get to work from the second you hire us, and fight until there is nothing left to fight.
You need a lawyer who has shown they can get results in your type of claim before. A motorcycle accident lawyer saying they know how to get full compensation is one thing, but a lawyer whose former clients will recommend them and who has the results to prove it is another thing. Click on the following links to see some recent Burger Law motorcycle accident victories and testimonials:
If you want to have a valid claim in Arlington Heights, IL, you must have sustained an injury that was caused by another person’s negligence. There are five elements to proving negligence in a personal injury claim:
Any time somebody else’s carelessness or recklessness injures you, you can to file an injury claim. Consult with a motorcycle accident attorney now at (314) 500-HURT if you have any doubts about the validity of your claim.
In any personal injury claim, you are owed compensation for:
Factors that might make your compensation higher or lower include:
At Burger Law, we are experts at calculating the full value of someone’s injury claim and insisting the liable party takes responsibility for all of it. If your injuries lead to future economic damages like lost earning capacity or future surgeries, we will ensure you also get money to pay for that, including accounting for inflation.
According to 735 ILCS 5/13-202, the statute of limitations for motorcycle accident claims in Arlington Heights, IL is two years. That means the clock starts ticking on the date you were injured to file a claim. Illinois has three exceptions:
While two years does not sound like it should give you a sense of urgency, investigating and developing a legal strategy for your claim takes time. Do not hesitate to call a motorcycle accident lawyer after you were hurt in a motorcycle accident in Arlington Heights, IL. Call us immediately at (314) 500-HURT.
We offer free consultations and are available 24/7 to take your call. Live chat, text, and virtual meetings are available.
Motorcycles are harder for passenger car drivers to see, do not take up as much space on the road. Because of a phenomenon known as “inattentional blindness,” it is harder for drivers to see a motorcycle — even if they are doing their best to be careful. This is because most drivers have programmed their brains to look for larger vehicles, but not for motorcycles. Inattentional blindness is a leading cause of motorcycle accidents in Arlington Heights, IL.
The most common causes of motorcycles accidents are:
Ninety-four percent of all auto accidents are due to human error. So, most likely, you will make a claim against another driver. However, depending on the specifics of your case, you may also be able to make a claim against:
States and municipalities are supposed to keep their roadways safe for use by everyone on the roads, and when obstruction or other objects in the road cause an accident, the state can be held liable for the motorcycle accident. However, suing a government entity in Illinois has added complications. Our motorcycle accident lawyers in Arlington Heights, IL can pick up your claim and take the fight to city hall to secure you a full financial recovery.
The dangers of motorcycles mean that bikers have a higher death rate than people in enclosed vehicles. If your worst nightmare came true and a family member died in a motorcycle crash, you can make a wrongful death claim. While it is impossible to put a monetary value on your loved one’s life can help provide some sense closure and ease some of the difficulties associated with their passing. 740 ILCS 180/, the Illinois Wrongful Death Act, details the laws surrounding wrongful death claims:
Burger Law’s Arlington Heights, IL wrongful death attorneys are not just experts at securing full compensation. We are understanding and kind and have helped many families get through the sorrow, anger and confusion that accompanies a fatal auto accident.
In addition to motorcycle accidents, other injury cases we we have had great success with in Arlington Heights, IL include:
Our Arlington Heights, IL motorcycle accident lawyers will fight until you get the maximum compensation you are owed; we promise. You are owed a recovery for your motorcycle accident. You did nothing to deserve being in this situation, and you should not have to pay for it. To learn more about how our Arlington Heights, IL personal injury law firm will fight for your rights, call our team at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online for a complimentary consultation.
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