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Nothing beats the thrill and convenience of a motorcycle and the open road. But those benefits come with risks. Even the safest motorcycle riders are still vulnerable to serious injuries caused by negligent drivers—and due to the lack of protection, far more likely to be killed in a crash.
If you or a loved one has been hurt in a motorcycle accident, you may be overwhelmed by medical bills, unable to go back to work, and struggling with day-to-day tasks because of your injuries. Don’t trust the insurance company to treat you fairly. The experienced motorcycle accident lawyers with Paul & Steve proudly represent motorcycle accident victims and their families. We understand what you’re going through, we know how to overcome the odds—including anti-rider bias—and we will fight for the best possible compensation for you.
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Dealing with severe motorcycle injuries, medical bills, and lost wages is just one of the many challenges motorcycle accident victims have to overcome. Unfortunately, because motorcycle riders are stereotyped as reckless thrill seekers, they are often unfairly blamed for crashes that were not their fault.
When you work with Paul & Steve, we promise to stand with you, guide with you, and fight for you at every step of the journey. We work with many of the best doctors in the Chicagoland area and can help you get the treatment you need. We’ll carefully investigate the crash, gather the appropriate medical records, and build your case. And we’ll negotiate fiercely to get you the best possible settlement.
Motorcycle crash victims often experience more severe injuries than regular car crash victims due to the of lack of airbags, seat belts, and other vehicle safety features. In 2021, motorcycle crashes accounted for 1.1% of all auto accidents in Illinois, but 3.9% of all injury crashes—and 13.8% of all crashes with at least one fatality.
Even with the appropriate protective gear, injuries sustained from a motorcycle collision can be life-threatening, costly, and debilitating. They may include:
If you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle crash, it’s critical to seek medical treatment right away. The Paul & Steve team can connect you with many of the top doctors and specialists near where you live, and even help ensure you stay on an effective treatment plan. This can not only result in better health outcomes, but often means better compensation for your personal injury claim as well.
The truth is that most Chicago motorcycle accidents are caused by negligent, reckless drivers of other vehicles. However, proving this to an insurance company or jury is more complicated, and can be confusing without the assistance of an experienced Chicago motorcycle accident lawyer.
If you were in a crash involving multiple vehicles or motorcycles, one possibility is that you were injured through no fault of your own and that another driver or motorcyclist acted negligently or recklessly. In another scenario, you may be injured because of faulty wiring or defective bike parts, in which case the liability may belong to the motorcycle manufacturer.
Because Illinois courts practice comparative negligence, it is also possible that you may be assigned a portion of liability, in which case any damages you receive will be reduced by the percentage of responsibility you had in causing the collision. Alternatively, if multiple drivers other than yourself are found liable for the accident, you may collect a certain percentage of your damages from each driver.
These complicated situations are one of the many reasons you need a competent Chicago motorcycle accident lawyer to help you establish who is at fault and seek compensation from all the appropriate parties.
Our Chicago motorcycle accident lawyers know how traumatic motorcycle accidents are for victims and their families. We understand how frustrating it is to be unfairly blamed, or get the runaround from the insurance company after filing a personal injury claim. And we know what it takes to gather the evidence, fight for what’s right, and win fair compensation for our clients.
If you or someone you love was injured in a motorcycle accident caused by another driver’s negligence, get in touch with an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer today. Our attorneys have recovered total settlements of over $250 million. More than 75 of those settlements exceeded $1 million.
Let Paul & Steve handle the legal battle while you focus on recovery. We’ll protect your rights when the insurance companies won’t. Call us at 312-701-3333, chat with one of our representatives online, or submit a free case evaluation 24/7.
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