A motorcycle accident is one of the most harrowing experiences a person can suffer. On a bike, you have no protection from the force of an impact, and the other vehicle is almost always much larger and more powerful than yours. The injuries you suffer in a crash can be permanent and life-altering. They can require extensive medical care and can keep you from doing your job and making a living. The party who caused your accident, not you, should pay these costs.
At The Kryder Law Group, LLC, our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys hold responsible parties accountable when our clients get seriously injured in motorbike crashes. We will go after the other driver and their insurance company for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other expenses. Additionally, a Lansing motorcycle accident lawyer at our firm will work on a contingency basis, meaning that we do not accept payment unless we are successfully able to get compensation on your behalf.
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We Provide Assistance No Matter How Your Accident Occurred
A motorcycle is a fun and exhilarating way to travel, but compared to a standard car or truck, it leaves you much more vulnerable to injury in the event of an accident. Since motorcycles are small compared to other vehicles, they can be difficult to see on the road. A distracted or otherwise inattentive driver might not see a motorcycle until it is too late.
No matter how your accident occurred, a motorcycle wreck lawyer in Lansing will investigate, gather evidence, build a claim, and pursue financial recovery on your behalf.
We help clients who have suffered an accident in the following situations:
Hit by a Driver Who Failed to Check a Blind Spot
Most cars have blind spots, creating the need for a driver to exercise necessary caution when performing certain maneuvers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, most motorcycle accidents occur because other drivers simply do not see them while on the road.
If you or your loved one was hit by a driver who changed lanes into your path, we can take action against them for their negligence. We can pursue both the liable driver and their insurance company for compensation.
Hit at an Intersection
A side-impact collision can be devastating for a motorcyclist. It can cause major bodily injuries (particularly on the side where you are hit) and throw you from the bike, leading to even more damage.
Accidents at intersections often occur because a driver fails to obey a traffic control device, such as a red light, stop sign, or yield sign. We can collect evidence that the other driver violated the law and hold them responsible for your losses.
Rear-Ended
A rear-end collision can eject a motorcyclist from their bike and cause life-threatening injuries. Whether the driver who hit you was following too closely, driving too aggressively, or not paying attention, we can hold them liable and help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
Hit by a Drunk Driver
We will investigate your accident to determine if alcohol was a factor. If it was, we can hold the other driver liable even if they broke no other traffic law.
Hit by a Distracted Driver
We can examine cell phone records, review photo and video evidence, and look for other proof that the driver was focused on something other than the road at the time of your accident.
Even if none of the above describe your collision, The Kryder Law Group, LLC, wants to hear from you. We are determined to serve as your legal advocate during this challenging time.
Motorbike Crash Claims in Maywood, IL
At The Kryder Law Group, LLC, we believe in going the extra mile for our clients, fighting not only for the obvious damages they have incurred due to their injuries, but also for losses than cannot be quantified in dollar terms. In Illinois, you can collect compensation for both economic and noneconomic damages suffered in a motorcycle accident. A Lansing motorcyclist collision attorney from our team can use our network of resources to calculate the value of your collision-related expenses and from there, formulate a strategy to promote your case’s success.
Economic Damages
If your case is successful, you may be able to recover compensation to cover the cost of your economic damages, which are items that can be assigned a monetary value.
This includes:
Medical bills
Lost wages
Reduced earning capacity
Childcare costs
Property damage
We can estimate the cost of these damages by reviewing your bank statements, medical receipts, and other relevant documents.
Noneconomic Damages
Sometimes the losses that stem from a motorcycle accident cannot be so easily calculated because they have more of an abstract nature. Generally, the more severe your injuries, the more you will be able to seek for these types of losses.
These include:
Psychological distress
Pain and suffering
Disfigurement
Impaired quality of life
Illinois has no statutory cap for these types of damages. What this means for your case is that there is no limit to what you can pursue for noneconomic losses.
Get in Touch with a Motorcycle Accident Attorney Now
The statute of limitations on motorcycle accident lawsuits in Illinois is two years from the date of the accident, yet, this timeframe can vary based on the unique factors of your situation. It is a good idea to speak with a Lansing motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible after your collision so that you can plan a timeline for taking action. By speaking with a legal professional, you can learn more about what this may mean for you.
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
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$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
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$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
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Andrew Kryder went above and beyond to help me out with a case that I brought to him. He was prompt, attentive, and extremely thorough. It was a pleasure to work with him!
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