During an average year in the U.S., motorcycle accidents cause an estimate 100,000 injuries and 5,000 fatalities. And according to The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), 122 motorcycle accident fatalities took place in our state as of October 2022. Many of these occurred in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

There is a notable danger associated with riding a motorcycle and the risk of serious injury and medical costs are significantly increased compared with riding in an automobile when involved in a crash. Despite considerable improvements in motor vehicle safety over the last 20 years, mortality and morbidity attributed to motorcycle trauma has increased. Estimating the medical costs of care and the long-term impact of motorcycle crashes requires a skilled legal professional such as McHenry County Law.

According to some studies, motorcyclists were 5x more likely to be injured in crashes. If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident, now is the time for a constructive, and well-informed discussion highlighting your legal options and recommended steps moving forward.