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(314) 500-HURTThe sense of freedom a motorcycle comes with can be neutralized by the harm careless drivers can do to you when they do not respect your safety. If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in Englewood, IL, call the motorcycle accident lawyers of Burger Law today at (312) 500-HURT or fill out our online form for a free case review.
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Motorcycles are a great way to give yourself a sense of peace. There is a sense of freedom that you do not get in an enclosed vehicle. Regrettably, this freedom also comes with a high price. Because of their relative lack of protection, motorcycle accidents can cause serious injuries. When you are injured, there are instant hardships and you need someone to stand by your side and get you the compensation you deserve. You need to find a law firm that has demonstrated that they can full compensation in motorcycle collision cases in Englewood, IL.
Burger Law has more than 30 years of experience getting full financial recoveries for our clients. Our motorcycle accident lawyers will fight until you recover all of your damages and there is nothing left to fight. Always speak to a lawyer before agreeing to a settlement. The insurance adjuster will try to limit your compensation. Our firm has a proven track record of successfully fighting the insurance companies and making sure that they treat our Englewood, IL clients fairly.
To discover more about how our personal injury law firm will fight for your rights, call our team at (312) 500-HURT to go over your motorcycle accident claim immediately.
Even though motorcycles account for only .06 percent of total traffic miles traveled in the United States, they made up four percent of all injuries and 14 percent of total deaths in traffic-related accidents in 2020, according to research from the National Safety Council. In the entire country, in 2020 82,000 people were injured and 5,579 passed away 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. Regrettably, over half of those happened when the motorcycle was going in a straight line, which means the accidents were often because of another driver not respecting motorcyclists on the road. Wrecks happen most frequently in urban areas, especially around tolls.
According to research from the Motorcycle Legal Foundation, Illinois is eighth in the country with 280,322 registered motorcycles, and fittingly was eighth in the country in fatalities in 2017.
The most common season for motorcycle crashes is summer, and half of all wrecks happen on the weekends.
There are several things you should do, both at the accident site and throughout the length of your claim process, to ensure you make both a physical and financial recovery.
While any crash can be jarring, it is important to keep a clear head. Immediately after the crash, you should:
Lastly, receive medical attention if you did not already do so.
After you first seek medical care, notify both your insurance company and the other driver’s. Then, speak to a motorcycle accident lawyer in Englewood, 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 your initial consultation, we will keep you completely in the loop until we reach a successful resolution. Allow us to deal with the investigation, documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can focus on your medical treatment.
For accidents involving minor injuries, where there is no discrepancy about who is at fault and your medical bills are no more than an emergency room visit, you may be able to get compensation on your own. Supply the insurance company with proof of your financial losses, and see if they will throw some extra money on top for the hassle. In a smaller settlement where their policyholder is clearly liable, the adjuster will only lose money if they try to deny your claim.
We offer free consultations and are available 24/7 to take your call. Live chat, text, and virtual meetings are available.
Your Englewood, IL motorcycle accident lawyer at Burger Law knows how to fight back against tactics insurance adjusters use. We have been doing it for over 30 years. Our consultations are free, so call us at (312) 500-HURT to see what we can do for your claim. We get to work from the moment you hire us, and fight until there is nothing left to fight.
You need a lawyer who has shown they can get maximum compensation in your type of claim before. Any motorcycle accident lawyer can say they will fight for you, but a lawyer whose past clients will vouch for them and who has the results to prove it is another thing. Check out the following links to see some recent Burger Law motorcycle accident victories and testimonials:
In order to file any Englewood, IL injury claim, you must have sustained an injury that was caused by someone else’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 have an injury claim. Consult with a motorcycle accident attorney today at (312) 500-HURT if you are unsure if you have a 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 insurance company takes responsibility for all of it. If your injuries require ongoing medical care, we will ensure you also get money to pay for that, including calculating for inflation.
Under 735 ILCS 5/13-202, the time limit for motorcycle accident injuries in Englewood, IL is two years. That means you only have two years from the date the accident occurred to file a lawsuit in court. Illinois has three exceptions:
While two years may seem like a long time, investigating and developing a legal strategy for your claim takes time. Do not hesitate to reach out to a motorcycle accident lawyer after you were hurt in a motorcycle accident in Englewood, IL. Call us immediately at (312) 500-HURT.
Motorcycles are not as easy to spot on the road, being smaller. Because of something known as “inattentional blindness,” drivers are less likely to see a motorcycle — even when they are looking for one. This is because we train our brains to look for larger vehicles, but not for motorcycles. Inattentional blindness contributes to many motorcycle accidents in Englewood, IL.
The most common causes of motorcycles accidents are:
Almost all auto accidents are due to driver error. So, most of the time another motorist is liable. However, depending on the specifics of your case, you may also be able to make a claim against:
Governmental entities 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 municipality may have to compensate you for your injuries. However, suing a government entity in Illinois has added complications. Our motorcycle accident lawyers in Englewood, IL can handle your claim and guide you through the complexities of local and state laws to get you the compensation you deserve.
The dangers of motorcycles mean that bikers have a higher death rate than people in enclosed vehicles. If tragedy struck and someone you love died in a motorcycle crash, you can make a wrongful death claim. While no settlement or verdict can fill the whole that is left, it can bring a sense of justice 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 Englewood, IL wrongful death attorneys are not just experts at securing full compensation. We are understanding and kind and have helped many families navigate the sorrow, anger and confusion that accompanies a fatal auto accident.
In addition to motorcycle accidents, other injury cases we take on and win in Englewood, IL include:
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Our Englewood, IL motorcycle accident lawyers will fight until you get the maximum compensation you are owed; that is our guarantee. You deserve to be financially compensated 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 Englewood, IL personal injury law firm will fight for your rights, call our team at (312) 500-HURT or complete our online form for a free consultation.
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Gary Burger who has more than 30 years of legal experience as a practicing personal injury trial attorney. Gary’s robust legal knowledge is recognized by his peers as demonstrated by his industry awards and frequent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) lectures.
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