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A motorcycle crash can change your life in seconds. One careless turn, a distracted driver, or an unsafe roadway can leave you facing severe injuries, medical bills, lost income, and a long recovery. Motorcyclists are often unfairly blamed for crashes, but many collisions are caused by drivers who fail to see, respect, or share the road with riders.
Motorcycle accidents remain a serious safety issue across the country. According to NHTSA, 6,335 motorcyclists were killed in traffic crashes in 2023, making up 15% of all traffic fatalities. Sklare Law Group helps injured riders and grieving families pursue justice after devastating crashes in Chicago, IL. Our experienced personal injury attorneys provide clear guidance, strong advocacy, and family-centered service from start to finish.
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Motorcycle Accident Injuries Can Be Severe
Motorcycles do not provide the same protection as cars or trucks. Helmets, boots, jackets, and other gear can reduce certain injuries, but they cannot fully protect riders from the force of a crash.
Common motorcycle accident injuries include:
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Brain injuries
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Spinal cord injuries
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Severe burns
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Broken bones
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Scarring and disfigurement
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Paralysis
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Amputation injuries
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Fatal injuries
These injuries can affect your health, work, mobility, independence, and daily life. A motorcycle accident claim may help you recover compensation for medical care, lost wages, pain and suffering, rehabilitation, home changes, job retraining, and other losses tied to the crash.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Many motorcycle crashes happen because another person or company acts carelessly. In legal terms, this is often called negligence. A driver may be negligent when they speed, drive drunk, text behind the wheel, follow too closely, or fail to yield.
Common causes of motorcycle accidents include:
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Distracted driving
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Drunk or drugged driving
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Speeding
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Left-turn accidents
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Drivers failing to see a motorcycle
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Drivers misjudging a motorcycle’s speed
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Drivers not giving riders the full lane
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Unsafe lane changes
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Road debris or poor road design
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Defective motorcycles, parts, or safety gear
In some cases, the liable party may be another driver. In others, it may be a vehicle manufacturer, parts maker, motorcycle designer, road designer, or another party whose choices helped cause the crash.
Do You Have a Motorcycle Accident Claim?
The best way to understand whether you have a claim is to speak with a motorcycle accident attorney. In many cases, a claim may be possible if another party caused the crash, you suffered injuries, and those injuries led to financial, physical, or emotional losses.
Sklare Law Group investigates what happened, identifies who may be responsible, gathers evidence, and builds a case for the compensation you need. Our attorneys understand what insurance companies look for, and we know how to respond when they try to reduce or deny a claim.
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents
Fatal motorcycle crashes leave families with grief, unanswered questions, and unexpected financial pressure. No legal case can undo the loss of a loved one, but a wrongful death claim may help provide accountability and financial support.
Sklare Law Group represents families after fatal motorcycle accidents in Chicago and surrounding communities. We approach these cases with compassion while fighting aggressively for justice on behalf of the people left behind.
Why Choose Sklare Law Group for a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Chicago, IL?
Sklare Law Group is a family-founded personal injury law firm that treats clients with the care, respect, and open communication we would want for our own families. Our Chicago attorneys handle motor vehicle accidents, head and brain injuries, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, construction accidents, medical malpractice, dog bites, and other serious injury claims.
Our partners have more than 50 years of combined experience. We are prepared to negotiate, mediate, arbitrate, or take your case to trial when needed. Ronald B. Sklare has handled personal injury and motor vehicle claims since 1994, and Richard C. Sklare has helped many injured people and families pursue compensation through arbitration, mediation, and trial. Our team also offers free case reviews, home or hospital visits, and contingency-based representation, meaning you pay no attorney fee unless we win your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
After a motorcycle accident, seek medical care, call the police, and document the scene (only if you can do so safely). Take photos of the vehicles, roadway, visible injuries, and damage, and collect witness information. Avoid admitting fault or speculating about what caused the crash. Sklare Law Group can investigate the situation and help you preserve any evidence that may support your claim.
In most Illinois personal injury cases, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Certain circumstances may shorten or change the deadline, so don’t wait. Speaking with a motorcycle accident attorney promptly also gives your lawyer more time to analyze the crash and preserve important evidence.
Important evidence may include the police report, photographs or video of the crash scene, witness statements, medical records, vehicle damage, traffic-camera footage, and information from the drivers involved. In some cases, accident reconstruction or records related to a defective motorcycle or roadway might also be relevant. Sklare Law Group can gather and review available evidence to help determine how the crash occurred and who is responsible.
Possibly. Illinois follows a modified comparative negligence rule. You may still recover compensation if you are found to be 50% or less responsible for your injuries, but damages will be reduced according to your percentage of fault. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover damages. An attorney will look into the accident and challenge unfair attempts to place blame on you.
Illinois does not currently require motorcycle riders or passengers to wear helmets, although it does require eye protection. Not wearing a helmet does not automatically prevent you from pursuing a claim after a crash. If you suffered a head injury, however, helmet use may become an issue raised during the case depending on the facts and applicable law. Sklare Law Group can address these issues based on the facts of your case.
Failing to see a motorcycle does not necessarily excuse a driver from responsibility. Drivers must watch for other vehicles and operate safely around motorcycles. Failure to see or recognize a motorcycle is a common cause of crashes, along with unsafe left turns and misjudging a motorcycle’s speed. Evidence from the scene may help determine whether the driver acted negligently.
Speak With a Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Chicago
After a motorcycle crash, you deserve answers about your rights, your claim, and your next steps. Sklare Law Group can review your case, explain your options, and fight for the compensation you may be owed.
Contact Sklare Law Group at 312-759-1616 for a free case review. We proudly serve Chicago, IL, the surrounding suburbs, and the surrounding counties of DuPage, Will, and Lake.
