If a rider is injured in a motorcycle accident caused by someone else’s negligence, it can leave victims overwhelmed. An experienced Evanston motorcycle accident lawyer can help. Our personal injury attorneys have a winning track record, and our legal team can offer representation and protect your legal rights. We offer free initial consultations, so call today.
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Do I Need a Lawyer After a Motorcycle Accident in Evanston?
Types of Motorcycle Accidents in Evanston, IL
Commonly, collisions occur due to distracted driving, reckless driving, drunk driving, and running stop signs. Additionally, most motorcycle accidents occur with car drivers including:
Motorcycle accidents often result in catastrophic injuries that require extensive medical treatment. This is because motorcycle riders have little protection, even wearing protective gear including helmets. The most common serious injuries sustained include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones and fractures, road rash and other skin abrasions, internal bleeding, psychological injuries, and even fatalities.
What to Do After an Evanston Motorcycle Wreck
Motorcycle accident victims should:
Seek immediate medical attention. Motorcycle accident injuries may not be immediately apparent.
Document the scene with photos of your injuries and any property damage.
Contact an Evanston motorcycle accident attorney to discuss a personal injury claim.
Compensation in an Evanston Motorcycle Accident Claim
After a motorcycle wreck, you may be able to recover compensation for your current and future medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and other losses.
Why Do I Need a Motorcycle Accident Attorney?
The legal system can be complicated, but we’re here to help. While handling the motorcycle accident claims process, our attorneys can provide:
In-Depth Legal Knowledge
An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer with in-depth knowledge of Illinois law can guide you through the legal process and help you pursue compensation.
Investigative Skills
Our law office can conduct a thorough investigation of the motorcycle crash to determine its cause. We’ll gather evidence to identify the at-fault parties involved.
Negotiation Skills
Skilled motorcycle-car accident attorneys work with insurance companies to secure full and fair compensation for clients.
Court Experience
If a fair settlement isn’t reached, your personal injury attorney can provide legal representation in court to seek maximum compensation.
What Is My Evanston Motorcycle Crash Case Worth?
To assess the value of your personal injury case, we’ll look at your medical expenses (including ongoing care), lost income, emotional trauma, insurance coverage, and any financial losses.
How Much Time Do I Have to File a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit in Illinois?
By law, after a motorcycle accident, an injured riders has two years from the date of the motorcycle crash to file a claim and seek compensation in Illinois.
What If I Was Partially to Blame for My Motorcycle Crash?
In Illinois, a modified comparative negligence rule is followed. This means any compensation you receive will be reduced by your percentage of fault. You must be less than 50% at fault for the accident (and the other party must be at least 50% at fault).
Contact Our Personal Injury Law Firm Today
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact us to discuss the personal injury lawsuit process. We work on a contingency fee basis; you don’t pay unless we win your motorcycle accident case.
Our law firm offers potential clients a free consultation where they can meet with an experienced personal injury lawyer. We will listen to your case and answer your questions.
Get help from an Evanston motorcycle accident lawyer when you've been injured in a crash because of someone else's negligence.
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Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
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$2.2 Million
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$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
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$800,000
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$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$500,000
$500,000 Policy limit settlement for a 48-year-old woman injured in a Cook County head-on collision after another driver made an unsafe left turn into traffic.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$300,000
Recovery for a 16-year-old girl who suffered a skull fracture after her e-bike struck a metal driveway marker placed along the roadway.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$250,000
Recovered for an individual who suffered a severe knee injury after a slip and fall on a wet floor at a Will County retail store.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
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