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(314) 500-HURTThe exhilaration you feel when riding a motorcycle can be made moot by the harm reckless drivers can do to you when they do not respect your safety. If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in Rock Island, IL, reach out to the motorcycle accident lawyers of Burger Law immediately at (312) 500-HURT or fill out our online form for a no-risk, no-obligation case evaluation.
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in Rock Island, or anywhere in Illinois, find out how much your claim may be worth by using our free personal injury calculator.
Our team has over three decades of experience getting maximum compensation for our clients. Our motorcycle accident lawyers will tenaciously pursue every legal avenue to make sure justice is served. Do not talk to your insurance or the other side’s insurance without speaking to an attorney first. The insurance adjuster is out to minimize 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 Rock Island, IL clients.
To discover more about how our personal injury law firm will fight for your rights, call an attorney at (312) 500-HURT to discuss your motorcycle accident claim immediately.
Fourteen percent of traffic deaths and four percent of injuries were sustained by motorcyclists, despite only only .06 percent of vehicle traffic being motorcycles, according to the National Safety Council. In the entire country, in 2020 82,000 people were injured and 5,579 died in motorcycle crashes. In Illinois, there were 3,077 motorcycle crashes which caused 2,404 injuries and 152 deaths, according to the Illinois 2020 Crash Facts and Statistics. Regrettably, 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. Most of the crashes occurred in densely populated areas, especially around tolls.
According to the Motorcycle Legal Foundation, Illinois is eighth in the country with over 280,000 registered motorcycles, and fittingly was eighth in the country in deaths in 2017.
Just under half of deadly motorcycle accidents occur in the summer months, and half happen on the weekends.
There are a number steps you should take, both at the accident site and in the days and weeks that follow, to ensure you make both a physical and financial recovery.
While any accident is jarring, it is important to keep a clear head. At the accident site, you should:
Lastly, if you did not opt to get medical treatment at the crash site, do so immediately.
After you first seek medical care, inform the insurance company of everybody involved. Then, speak to a motorcycle accident lawyer in Rock Island, 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 completely in the loop until you get the maximum compensation you are owed. Let us deal with the legal aspect of your case so you can spend your energy on on your medical treatment.
We offer free consultations and are available 24/7 to take your call. Live chat, text, and virtual meetings are available.
For accidents involving minor injuries, where fault is clearly established and your medical expenses are no more than an emergency room visit, a lawyer may not be able to add much value to your claim. Give the insurance company your records and expenses, and ask for a little more for the trouble. In a smaller settlement where not much is disputed, the insurance company will only lose money if they try to deny your claim.
However, more likely than not you will need a motorcycle accident attorney for your injury claim. While in a perfect world insurance companies would fulfill their duty when someone is injured by their policyholders’ negligence, it usually takes a fair amount of fighting to get them to do it. Situations where you will need a motorcycle accident lawyer in Rock Island, IL include:
Your Rock Island, IL motorcycle accident lawyer at Burger Law knows how to fight back against tricks insurance adjusters use. We have been doing it for over 30 years. We offer an initial conversation and investigation at no charge, so call us at (312) 500-HURT to see if we can add value to your claim. We start working from the moment you hire us, and fight until there is nothing left to fight.
With any type of legal claim, results matter. You want to know that you are putting your case in the hands of the best possible lawyer, and that they are going to fight hard to make sure you get 100 percent of the recovery and compensation you deserve. A motorcycle accident lawyer saying they know how to get full compensation is one thing, but a lawyer with client testimonials and results to prove it is another thing. Here are several of our most recent victories as well as client testimonials:
In order to file any Rock Island, IL injury claim, 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:
If you were injured because of another’s negligence, you can to file an injury claim. Speak to a motorcycle accident attorney now at (312) 500-HURT if you are unsure if you have a claim.
Your compensation will be a combination of:
Factors that might make your compensation higher or lower include:
At Burger Law, we know how to calculate the full value of someone’s injury claim and insisting the insurance company pay 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 adjusting for inflation.
Under 735 ILCS 5/13-202, the statute of limitations for motorcycle accident claims in Rock Island, IL is two years. That means you only have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit in court. 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 wait to contact a motorcycle accident lawyer after you were hurt in a motorcycle accident in Rock Island, IL. Call us now at (312) 500-HURT.
Motorcycles are harder for passenger car drivers to see, being smaller. As a result of a phenomenon known as “inattentional blindness,” it is harder for drivers 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 Rock Island, IL.
The most common causes of motorcycles accidents are:
Ninety-four percent of all auto accidents are the result of driver error. So, most of the time another driver is responsible for your injuries. 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 there are road hazards that cause an accident, the state may have to compensate you for your injuries. However, the state of Illinois does not make it easy to hold them accountable. Our motorcycle accident lawyers in Rock Island, IL can handle your claim and guide you through the complexities of local and state laws 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 you were touched by tragedy and a family member died in a motorcycle crash, you can make a wrongful death claim. While no settlement or verdict can bring back your loved one, 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 Rock Island, IL wrongful death attorneys are not just experts at getting our clients full recoveries. 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 Rock Island, IL include:
Our Rock Island, IL motorcycle accident lawyers will not stop fighting until there is nothing left to fight; we promise. 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 Rock Island, IL personal injury law firm will fight for your rights, call our team at (312) 500-HURT or fill out our online form for a free consultation.
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This law firm is absolutely amazing. They took on my case, when nobody else would! They fought hard for me when it seemed there was no hope. They kept me informed and always asked for my input before making decisions on my case. Gary puts himself into every case unlike most law firm owners. Gary and his team really care about every one of their clients, and fights hard to get you a fair settlement. They actually won my case out of court, and then reduced my fees to make sure I could get my car fixed and be able to get back to some normality. I would recommend Burger Law over and above any other firm! If you go somewhere else you aren’t getting the best!
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