Chicago Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Motorcycle Accidents

There are a number of great reasons to ride a motorcycle. They are fuel efficient. Many of them are cost-efficient. Best of all, motorcycles are a lot of fun. However, riding a motorcycle can be dangerous-- mostly because of the other drivers on the road! For whatever reason, many motorists simply don’t respect the risks involved when driving close to a motorcycle or chopper on the highway or freeway--or they simply fail to notice you altogether.

Since bikers and motorcyclists don’t have the protection afforded to car and minivan drivers, who are surrounded by steel and airbags, any crash or wreck you have on a motorcycle can mean lasting damage to you and your bike.

If you or a family member were injured because of the negligence of other drivers, please contact the Chicago motorcycle accident attorneys of McGowan & Hull.

We win substantial compensation for motorcycle crash and other personal injury accident victims throughout Illinois. Attorneys McGowan & Hull has law offices in downtown Chicago and Geneva, and we can come to you if your injuries prevent you from traveling.

Devastating Injuries

Motorcycle crashes and collisions often result in catastrophic physical injuries. Illinois does not have a helmet law, but even when riders are wearing helmets, any collision with a car may cause head injury, neck injury, brain injury or spinal cord damage. Debilitating road rash and broken bones are also common in bike or chopper accidents. Statistically speaking, motorcycle accidents are far more likely to be fatal than those involving only cars or pickup trucks.

Maximum Compensation for Motorcycle Accident Victims

Any of these injuries may result in paralysis or permanent, life-altering disability requiring long-term medical care and difficult rehabilitation. McGowan & Hull works hand in hand with clients to investigate or reconstruct accidents and obtain opinions from medical experts on the requirements and projected costs of ongoing medical care. Our experienced litigators prepare every case for the event of a trial; this thorough approach often leads to favorable settlements to fully compensate victims for damages.

Drivers of cars and trucks who share the road with motorcycles are responsible for the safety of those around them. We handle cases in which negligent drivers:

• switch lanes suddenly
• cut off motorcyclists when turning
• fail to yield the right of way
• rear-end riders after aggressive tailgating

Many accidents occur when the motorcycle driver dumps the bike to avoid a collision, suffering road burn or colliding with an immovable barrier.

We also seek damages against the responsible parties when road conditions, debris, or obstructions cause a motorcycle wreck.

Contact the Chicago motorcycle crash lawyers of McGowan & Hull as soon as possible after the accident so that we can investigate promptly. We can come to you for a free consultation at home or in the hospital, including evenings and weekends. We take motorcycle cases on a contingency fee basis--you pay no attorneys fees (only court costs) unless we are successful in obtaining compensation.