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(314) 500-HURTThe sense of freedom a motorcycle comes with can be made moot by the injuries reckless drivers cause when they do not respect your safety. If another driver injured you in Rolling Meadows, IL, speak to the motorcycle accident lawyers of Burger Law now at (312) 500-HURT or contact us online for a complimentary consultation.
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in Rolling Meadows, or anywhere in Illinois, find out how much your claim may be worth by using our free personal injury calculator.
Motorcycles are an ideal way to give yourself a sense of calm. You are connected to the road and your motorcycle in a way that a car just cannot emulate. Regrettably, negligent drivers can turn that feeling into catastrophic injuries. Because motorcycles do not protect their occupants as well as enclosed vehicles, motorcycle accidents can cause serious injuries. When that happens to you, it carries instant economic, physical and emotional consequences and you need someone to fight for you. You need to find an attorney that has demonstrated that they can get great results in motorcycle accident cases in Rolling Meadows, IL.
Burger Law has over seven decades of combined experience winning cases in negotiations and in the court room. Our motorcycle accident lawyers will fight until we win your case and there is nothing left to fight. 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 compensation. We know how to fight insurance companies and ensure that they give the full compensation they owe our Rolling Meadows, IL clients.
To discover more about what we can do for you, speak to our team at (312) 500-HURT to discuss your motorcycle accident case today.
Fourteen percent of traffic fatalities and four percent of injuries were sustained by motorcyclists, despite only barely over half a percent of vehicle traffic being motorcycles, according to data from the National Safety Council. In the United States, in 2020 there were 82,500 motorcycle accident injuries and 5,579 deaths. In Illinois, there were 3,077 motorcycle crashes which resulted in 2,404 injuries and 152 fatalities, according to the Illinois 2020 Crash Facts and Statistics. Regrettably, over half of those crashes came when the motorcycle was going in a straight line, which leads us to believe that the accidents were often caused by another driver was not looking out for bikers. Most of the crashes occurred in metropolitan areas, especially major city streets.
According to research 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 6 p.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Monday.
There are several steps you should take, both immediately following the accident and in the days and weeks that follow, to ensure you make both a physical and financial recovery.
While any wreck can be surprising and scary, it is important to keep a clear head. At the accident site, you should:
Finally, if you did not opt to get medical treatment at the crash site, do so as quickly as possible.
After you first seek medical care, inform the insurance company of everybody involved. Then, speak to a motorcycle accident lawyer in Rolling Meadows, 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 be in contact with you every step of the way until we reach a successful resolution. Allow us to handle the legal aspect of your case so you can spend your energy on on your physical and emotional recovery.
For minor and clear-cut accidents, where the liable party is taking accountability and your medical expenses are no more than an urgent care visit, a lawyer may not be able to add much value to your claim. Supply the insurance company with proof of your financial losses, and see if they will throw some extra money on top for inconvenience. In a smaller settlement where their policyholder is clearly liable, the adjuster is not going to want to waste their time.
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 obligations when their policyholders injure someone, it usually takes a fair amount of fighting to get them to do it. Situations where you will need a motorcycle accident lawyer in Rolling Meadows, IL include:
Your Rolling Meadows, IL motorcycle accident lawyer at Burger Law knows how to fight back against tricks insurance adjusters use. We have been doing it for more than 30 years. We offer an initial conversation and investigation at no charge, so call us at (312) 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 maximum compensation 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. Check out the following links to see some recent Burger Law motorcycle accident victories and testimonials:
In order to have a valid claim in Rolling Meadows, 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:
If you were injured because of another’s negligence, 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.
Your compensation will be a combination of:
Factors that might make your compensation higher or lower include:
At Burger Law, we are experts at calculating every dime you are owed and demand that the insurance company pay all of it. If your injuries lead to future economic damages like lost earning capacity or future surgeries, that will also be part of your settlement or verdict, including accounting for inflation.
Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/13-202, the time limit for motorcycle accident claims in Rolling Meadows, IL is two years. That means you only have two years from the date you were injured to file a claim. Illinois has three exceptions:
While two years may seem like a long time, it takes time to properly build your case. Do not hesitate to call a motorcycle accident lawyer after you have been injured in Rolling Meadows, IL. Call us now at (312) 500-HURT.
Motorcycles are not as easy to spot on the road, being smaller. Because of something called “inattentional blindness,” it is harder for drivers to see a motorcycle — even if they are doing their best to be careful. This is because we train our brains to be aware of other cars, but not for motorcycles. Inattentional blindness is a leading cause of motorcycle accidents in Rolling Meadows, IL.
Most motorcycle accidents occur because of:
More than nine out of 10 motor vehicle accidents are the result of human error. So, most likely, you will make a claim against another driver. However, other parties that may be held accountable include:
Governmental entities are supposed to keep their roadways safe for citizens to travel on, and when there are road hazards that cause an accident, the state may have to compensate you for your injuries. However, suing a government entity in Illinois has added complications. Our motorcycle accident lawyers in Rolling Meadows, IL can pick up your claim and take the fight to city hall to get you a full financial recovery.
Motorcyclists are not only at higher risk of a serious injury, but are more likely to perish in a crash. If you were touched by tragedy and someone you love passed away in a motorcycle crash, you can make a recovery through a wrongful death claim. While it is impossible to put a monetary value on your loved one’s life 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 Rolling Meadows, IL wrongful death attorneys are not just experts at securing full compensation. We are compassionate and have helped many families get through the sorrow, anger and confusion that comes after a fatal auto accident.
In addition to motorcycle accidents, other personal injury claims we take on and win in Rolling Meadows, IL include:
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Our Rolling Meadows, 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 do not have to pay for someone else’s mistakes. To learn more about how our Rolling Meadows, IL personal injury law firm will fight for your rights, call our team at (312) 500-HURT or contact us online for a free case evaluation.
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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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