Motorcycle Accidents

Chicago Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Cook County, Illinois • Kane • DuPage • Lake

Riding a motorcycle can be a dangerous activity – mostly because of the other drivers on the road! If you or a family member has been injured because of the negligence of others, contact the Chicago motorcycle accident attorneys of McGowan & Hull.

We have won substantial compensation for motorcycle crash and other personal injury accident victims throughout Illinois. McGowan & Hull has 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 injuries. Illinois does not have a helmet law, but even when riders are wearing helmets a collision with a car may cause serious head injury, neck injury, brain injury or spinal cord damage. Debilitating road rash and broken bones are also common in cycle accidents, and motorcycle accidents are far more likely to be fatal.

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 the accident and obtain opinions from medical experts on the requirements and projected costs of future medical care. Our experienced litigators prepare every case for the event of a trial, and this thorough approach often leads to favorable settlements to fully compensate victims.

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 by following too close

Many accidents occur when the motorcycle driver dumps the bike as an evasive action to avoid a collision, suffering road burns or colliding with an immovable barrier. We also seek damages against the responsible parties when road conditions or obstructions contribute to a motorcycle injury.

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