Springfield Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Liability in Springfield Motorcycle Accidents

You must establish liability to pursue compensation for your claim. Our motorcycle accident lawyers have the knowledge and resources to identify all those responsible for your injuries.

In our experience, negligence is the overwhelming factor in most motorcycle accidents.

Examples of Negligence

Some common types of negligent driving that cause motorcycle accidents include:

• Speeding
• Following too closely
• Failure to yield
• Failure to stop
• Failure to use a turn signal
• Making an illegal turn
• Road rage
• Distracted driving
• Drunk driving
• Driving while fatigued
• Drugged driving
• Reckless driving

Third Parties Could Be at Fault

Sometimes the cause of your accident may not be as clear-cut as being directly hit by another driver. In that case, a third party could be liable for your damages.

These parties could include auto part manufacturers who installed a defective part on your bike. Another example of this could be unsafe roadways where the city or municipality would be at fault.

We Handle Insurance Companies After a Motorcycle Accident

Dealing with the insurance company is tedious, time-consuming, and frustrating, especially when you’re recovering from your injuries. Insurance companies look for reasons to pay you less than you deserve.

How Our Lawyers Maximize Your Compensation

Our Springfield motorcycle accident lawyers do all we can to maximize your compensation, including:

• Collect evidence and testimony against the at-fault party
• Obtain proof of your injuries, with an expected prognosis
• Negotiate for all your damages, both economic and emotional
• File a personal injury lawsuit if insurance negotiations become stalled

Recruiting the Help of Experts

In most motorcycle accident cases, the recruitment of experts is necessary. Experts like an accident reconstructionist can investigate your crash and determine the root cause. This boosts your accident claim and allows us to pursue fair compensation from the liable parties.

You can take steps to protect yourself by having your Springfield motorcycle accident attorney handle the insurance negotiations on your behalf and maximize your potential compensation. We will never let you settle for less than you deserve.

Shared Fault in Springfield Motorcycle Accidents

You might still collect compensation even if you are partly responsible for the motorcycle accident. Illinois follows a modified comparative negligence system. So long as you are less than 50 percent responsible for causing the accident, you can still seek compensation.

Under shared fault, your settlement is reduced in proportion to your percentage of fault. If you are ten percent to blame, the insurance company or court awards you 90 percent of the total settlement.

Common Injuries Seen in Springfield Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents are known for being devastating because they produce some of the most critical types of injuries, including:

• Traumatic brain damage
• Spinal cord injuries
• Back injuries
• Head injuries
• Loss of limbs
• Whiplash
• Concussion
• Lacerations that become septic
• Organ failure
• Internal bleeding
• Bone breaks and fractures
• Post-traumatic stress disorder

These are just a few types of injuries that we often see in motorcycle accident cases. If you have suffered a different kind of injury, you may still be entitled to seek compensation.

Contact a Springfield Motorcycle Accident Attorney Today

You have rights as a motorcycle accident victim. A dedicated Springfield motorcycle accident lawyer at Staver Accident Injury Lawyers P.C. protects your rights and stands up to the insurance company.

Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation to find out how much your motorcycle claim is worth.

Call 312-236-2900 or use our quick contact form today.