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ABOUT motorcycle accidents
Going behind the wheel is a great responsibility, and it should be treated as such. Not only are you responsible for your own life and safety but for all of those drivers and passengers you share the road with. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, in 2014, there were “296,049 crashes involving motor vehicles…[and] 924 fatalities resulting from motor vehicle crashes on Illinois public roadways.” Because of negligent or careless drivers, your health and life can be at stake.
At Whiteside & Goldberg, we handle motorcycle accident cases in Chicago and Shorewood as well as nationwide. When a car or truck collides with another vehicle, the injuries are often serious. We’re here to advocate for you in your greatest time of need and get you the help, compensation, and justice you deserve.
Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
According to the Department of Transportation, car accidents are most commonly caused by:
Alcohol and drug use
Car design defect
Cars making left-hand turns
Construction sites
Distracted drivers
Driving while fatigued
Head-on collisions
Night driving
Reckless driving
Road hazards
Road rage
Running red lights
Running stop signs
Speeding
Street racing
Texting while driving
Teen drivers
Weather-related hazards
Wrong way driving
Car Accident Injuries
While helmets and seatbelts provide some level of protection, when faced with a motorcycle accident, even when proper safety measures are taken, the injuries are often severe. Common injuries include the following:
- Back injuries
- Broken bones
- Cuts and bruises
- Concussions
- Coma
- Dislocated joints
- Fatality
- Head injuries
- Herniated disc
- Neck and chest injuries
- Spinal cord injury
- Sprains
File a motorcycle accident lawsuit
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident, it’s important that you contact us immediately to start your case and file a lawsuit. Since each state has a statute of limitations, placing time restrictions on how long you have to file a suit, time is of the essence. Our experienced auto accident lawyers will answer your questions and explain the whole process to you, and there is no cost to you unless we cover awards for you.
Gathering evidence
As soon as you contact us, we will work with you to gather all the necessary evidence to start building your case. The quicker we can do this, the better – by gathering evidence as soon as possible, it gives us a better chance at witnesses’ memories being sharp and physical evidence still being available and intact.
Some of the documents we will work with you to gather include:
- Contact information of accident witnesses
- Copy of police and accident reports
- Copy of plaintiff’s medical records and bills
- Evidence of lost wages and missed work due to accident
- Traffic tickets given to the defendant
Going to trial
In most cases, motorcycle accidents are settled prior to ever going to trial. However, we are experienced litigators who are prepared for any direction the case goes. During a trial, generally witnesses will be called to the stand to give their testimony and account of what they witnessed of the accident, and the plaintiff should be prepared to answer questions and testify as well.
If you have been harmed in a motorcycle accident, please contact our accident litigation attorneys at the Whiteside & Goldberg today: 312.334.6875
NATIONWIDE MOTORCYCLE
ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS
Whiteside & Goldberg consists of a highly dedicated and skilled team of personal injury attorneys who fights to protect the well being of motorcyclists. Our team are devoted to rider safety, awareness and education, and are fiercely committed to helping out the riding community. When motorcycle accidents occur, the Whiteside & Goldberg lawyers are there for you. Our attorneys will only receive compensation when they receive a favorable motorcycle accident settlement or verdict for you. You only pay if you win.
ABOUT OUR MOTORCYCLE LAWYERS
Our devoted team of attorneys here at Whiteside & Goldberg are fierce advocates of injured motorcyclists throughout the United States and are committed to protecting motorcycle riders. Our group of motorcycle attorneys understand bikers and motorcycle injury law well. Our attorneys have helped motorcycle riders and the family members of those killed in motorcycle accidents receive the compensation they are entitled. Our lawyers provide the kind of individualized representation and care you deserve.
