Motorcycle accidents frequently result in injuries that are far more severe than many car accidents. If you suffered an injury, you might be entitled to financial compensation.
There are often significant physical, financial, and emotional consequences that follow a motorcycle accident. If you live the hardships that stem from one of these accidents, you could pursue a civil lawsuit against the at-fault party. Your Hoffman Estates motorcycle accident lawyer can pursue fair compensation for your injuries.
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Hold the Parties That Caused Your Motorcycle Accident Accountable
More than one party could be responsible for causing your motorcycle accident. It is easy to assume the other motorist involved in your crash is entirely at fault. However, the reality is that some motorcycle accidents occur from a combination of factors.
Our firm could help you pursue monetary compensation from each of the individuals or entities responsible for the collision.
Other Motorists
Most of the time, motorcycle accidents occur due to human error. This can involve carelessness from the motorcyclist, but it often involves negligence on behalf of the other motorist involved in the crash.
This is especially true given how often the drivers of cars and commercial trucks fail to keep an eye out for motorcycles when merging lanes or entering the roadway. Other ways a motorist could cause a motorcycle accident include speeding, driving while intoxicated, or traveling the wrong direction down a one-way street.
Employers
There are circumstances where an injured motorcyclist could pursue a lawsuit against the at-fault driver and the driver’s employer. According to state law, an employer could also be responsible for a driver’s negligence.
The driver must have been operating within the scope of their employment at the time of the accident, though. This usually involves delivery drivers or employees using a company car for work-related business.
Government Entities
There are government entities that are responsible for the conditions of every public roadway. State, local, or federal government agencies oversee these roads and highways’ design, construction, and maintenance.
If a dangerous and avoidable road condition is responsible for a motorcycle accident, the government entity responsible for that stretch of roadway could be liable for any injuries that occur.
Manufacturers
The makers of motorcycles or motorcycle parts could also bear some of the blame for a crash. A defect could have caused the crash. You have the right to pursue a civil lawsuit against a manufacturer if a defect was responsible for your motorcycle crash.
Our Firm Could Help You Secure Fair Compensation
Recovering fair monetary compensation is the primary goal of a motorcycle accident injury lawsuit. If you were hurt in a motorcycle collision, some of the compensation you might be entitled to recover could include:
Lost wages
Medical expenses
Pain and suffering
Diminished future earning capacity
Property damage
Mental anguish
Disability
Disfigurement
Loss of consortium
Our firm could investigate your case and review your expenses to help you determine the amount of compensation you are entitled to recover.
There is a Deadline to File Your Motorbiking Injury Lawsuit
The statute of limitations is found at 735 Illinois Compiled Statutes Section 5/13-202. This statute serves as the deadline that applies to filing your motorcycle accident injury case. Should you fail to comply with the statute of limitations, you could lose your opportunity to secure fair compensation for your injuries.
Under the law, the statutory period for a motorcycle accident lasts for two years. The two-year period begins to count down on the day of the collision. Any lawsuit filed after the expiration of the statute is likely to face dismissal with prejudice.
The consequences of your failure to file your lawsuit on time could extend beyond court proceedings. Once the statute of limitations has expired, the insurance companies are under no obligation to resolve your claim. Since you cannot file a lawsuit over the injuries, they can safely refuse to negotiate entirely.
You Could Toll the Timeline to Benefit Your Case
Some exceptions could pause the statutory period. The most common example is for a plaintiff that is legally disabled and cannot file a lawsuit.
This could include a minor under the age of 18 or someone suffering from a permanent mental illness. It is important to discuss the viability of these exceptions with an attorney before assuming they apply to your case.
Learn About Your Options During a Free Consultation
For most people, the aftermath of a motorcycle accident can be a confusing time. If you suffered injuries in your collision, you likely have questions about your right to pursue a civil lawsuit. Your lawyer serving Hoffman Estates can give you the answers you seek.
A free consultation with our firm could provide you with the answers to those questions. During your free consultation, you could learn about how our firm operates. This includes how we work on a contingency-fee basis. So, you will never owe us any legal fees unless we collect compensation on your behalf.
To get the most out of your initial consultation, you could benefit from writing down the questions you want to ask ahead of time. This could ensure you learn everything you need to know about your case during your initial consultation.
Let Our Attorneys Help You Pursue Your Motorcycle Accident Case
If your injuries from a motorcycle accident are severe, they could impact your life for years to come. In addition to the physical pain that can result from a motorcycle accident injury, you could also face costly expenses and emotional trauma.
Our firm is ready to help you pursue a monetary award for the injuries you suffered during your motorcycle accident. Your Hoffman Estates motorcycle accident lawyer could provide you with sound legal counsel throughout the litigation process. Call for a free consultation with The Kryder Law Group, LLC right away to learn more about your legal options.
$7.5 Million
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
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$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.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$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.
$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.
$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.
$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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