Motorcycle Accidents: Who’s to Blame?

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Motorcycle Accidents: Who’s to Blame?

Written by Malman Law, reviewed by Steve J. Malman.

There’s no better way to feel the exhilaration of the open road then on a motorcycle, with the wind in your face and your cares far away. However, with the great reward that comes with motorcycle riding also comes an inherent risk, especially on busy Chicago streets. With only two wheels instead of four, the danger is doubled. In a busy city like Chicago, accident happens all too often. Studies show that recently, reported motorcycle accidents are up by a whopping 39%.

Motorcyclists Sustain More Injuries
We know that over 2/3 of motorcycle accidents result from the negligence of passenger vehicle drivers. Unfortunately, motorcycles are often in other drivers’ blind spots, so they’re frequently the victim of quick lane changes. Making matters worse, your injury will almost always be more severe than that of the other driver. In fact, 80% of motorcycle crashes result in injury or death. If you’re a motorcyclist, a simple fender-bender can turn into a serious life-or-death situation, even if you’re wearing the proper protection.  Common injuries include:

 

  1. Broken wrists, ankles, or limbs
  2. Severe skin scrapes
  3. Concussion
  4. Burns
  5. Traumatic Brain Injury 

 

If you experience any of these injuries, it is not your fault! If you have been involved in a motorcycle crash that was the result of a careless or reckless driver, you need a top accident and injury lawyer. You can count on one of our expert Chicago motorcycle accident attorneys. The Law Offices of Malman Law. P.C. have been defending the rights of motorcyclists since 1994.

We understand motorcyclists’ rights, and are here to fight on your behalf. We know that motorcyclists are passionate about their hobby, and we want you to rest assured that our trusted Chicago accident attorneys are on your side if something unfortunate happens.

Don’t let careless drivers keep you from your passion, visit MalmanLaw.com today to find out how our accident injury lawyers can fight for your rights! And remember, our ZERO fee guarantee means that you don’t pay anything unless we collect for you. Call 1-888-MALMAN-LAW today. 

 

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Steve Malman

Malman Law’s founder Attorney Steven Malman has over 30 years of experience handling personal injury, nursing home, medical malpractice, truck accidents, car accidents, premises liability, construction, and workers’ compensation cases in Chicago, IL.

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