Have you been hurt in a motorcycle crash in Lake County, IL? Call Kass & Moses Personal Injury Lawyers at (847) 513-9582 to schedule a free consultation about your rights. A motorcycle accident lawyer in Lake County, IL, from our firm can represent you against the parties responsible for your injuries.
Motorcycles require more physical and mental skill than automobiles to operate safely. Riders must balance their motorcycle while avoiding traffic and road hazards. Our Lake County personal injury attorneys can help if you get into a crash caused by one of the common road dangers for motorcyclists. Keep reading or reach out today to learn more.
How Kass & Moses Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After a Motorcycle Accident in Lake County, IL
The Lake County motorcycle accident attorneys at Kass & Moses Personal Injury Lawyers have decades of combined legal experience handling local injury claims. Our firm has successfully recovered millions of dollars in injury settlements and damage awards from at-fault drivers and their insurers.
Our Lake County personal injury lawyers can help you with the following issues when you hire us to handle your motorcycle accident case:
- Review the circumstances of your crash and advise you about your legal options
- Investigate your collision and gather evidence to prove fault
- Prepare an insurance claim with the at-fault party’s insurer
- Negotiate to settle your claim, and litigate if we cannot obtain a settlement
The losses from a motorcycle accident can be substantial, since these crashes often produce catastrophic injuries with long-term effects. Contact us in Lake County, Illinois, to discuss your crash and explore how we can help you pursue compensation from the driver responsible.
Road Dangers Faced by Lake County Motorcyclists
Motorcycle riders are far less protected than most other road users. If they get into a crash, the injuries a cyclist may suffer can be much more devastating than those received by a car accident victim. Here are some of the more common road dangers motorcyclists face in Illinois:
Slick Road Surfaces
Since motorcycles only have two narrow tires in contact with the road, they are much more vulnerable to poor surface conditions than automobiles. Roads with standing water, ice, or debris can cause a rider to lose control and crash. When faced with poor surface conditions, riders should slow down or postpone their travels.
Poor Visibility
Motorcyclists are exposed to the elements. Rain, snow, and fog can make it impossible for a rider to see vehicles and other road hazards. Worse yet, motorcycles can become obscured in poor conditions. Automobile drivers might not see riders clearly when conditions are poor.
However, motorcycles can also get lost in good conditions. Since motorcycles are smaller than automobiles, drivers often fail to spot them on the road. Additionally, many drivers suffer from a cognitive bias known as inattentional blindness, where the driver’s brain can fail to recognize a motorcycle in plain sight.
Unfortunately, there is not much riders can do to overcome inattentional blindness. However, staying visible by avoiding drivers’ blind spots can help mitigate its effects.
Inexperience
Inexperience can lead to single-vehicle accidents, as new riders may make mistakes while accelerating, shifting, cornering, and braking. Moreover, near misses with cars or fixed objects can cause an inexperienced rider to panic and overcorrect. Practice or additional training courses can help inexperienced drivers potentially reduce their risk of being involved in a crash.
Careless Drivers
Careless drivers are, by far, the greatest hazard faced by motorcyclists. Drivers often fail to spot riders on the road. Even when they spot them, they treat them as if they were inferior road users. As a result, drivers might not yield to them at intersections or try to beat them while merging.
Negligent drivers are unavoidable. Motorcyclists can exercise extra care when navigating intersections and plan an escape route in case drivers maneuver carelessly around them.
Proving Liability for Motorcycle Crash Injuries
The liability for motorcycle accidents is measured by applying negligence law to the facts of the case. Lawyers prove negligence by showing that a driver failed to exercise reasonable care by violating traffic laws or exposing riders to an unreasonable risk of injury. Examples of potentially negligent driving behaviors include failing to yield, driving while distracted, and passing unsafely.
No matter what caused your crash, our Illinois motorcycle accident lawyers work hard to identify the true cause, which will help us know who to hold accountable for your damages.
Contact Our Lake County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation
Many motorcycle accidents are caused by preventable factors. If you’ve been in a wreck on your bike in Illinois, our Lake County motorcycle accident lawyers can help you pursue compensation for your losses. Contact Kass & Moses Personal Injury Lawyers to schedule a free consultation and learn about your legal options after a crash.
