Motorcyclists are more vulnerable to serious accidents given the nature of their vehicles. In fact, motorcycle operators and passengers are much more likely to be injured severely or killed in collisions with other automobiles. In a sample year, as many as 166,000 Americans were hospitalized by motorcycle accidents, including those in Illinois and Chicago. In the same study, more than 4,000 motorcycle operators were killed.

Studies have shown that as many as 80% of motorcycle accidents are the result of error by the automobile driver. This might occur because motorcycles are often times more maneuverable, faster and sometimes difficult to see. Oftentimes motorcycles are rear-ended by a negligent driver who was following too closely, or because the automobile driver negligently failed to yield the right of way.

Kreisman Law Offices has handled motorcycle accidents for individuals in the Chicago area and in Illinois for more than 30 years. Robert Kreisman recently handled the case of a young father of four from the Chicago-area who was killed while riding his motorcycle on the expressway. An automobile operator had swerved across several highway lanes so as not to miss his exit. The motorcyclist had no chance to avoid colliding with the car. His helmet did little to save him. Kreisman Law Offices obtained the full insurance policy limits for the decedent’s family.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a motorcycle accident, please call us for an immediate free consultation. The Chicago lawyers at Kreisman Law Offices have more than 30 years of trial experience, trying motorcycle accident cases. Please call us 24 hours a day at (312) 346-0045 or toll free (800) 583-8002 for a free and immediate consultation, or complete a contact form online.