Determining Fault in an Illinois Motorcycle Accident

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7/19/2010
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Determining Fault in an Illinois Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle accidents can be devastating, leading to serious injuries or even death. Determining fault in an Illinois motorcycle accident is an important part of the motorcycle accident claims process and will be based on several factors. This is why it's important to immediately contact a Chicago injury lawyer if you have experienced a motorcycle accident in Chicago or the surrounding regions.

Contrary to popular belief, most accidents involving a motorcycle are not the fault of the motorcyclist. It has been found that in 80% of motorcycle accidents, the cause was another party's negligence.

Sometimes negligence is a result of the lack of respect in sharing the road with motorcyclists. Other times negligence is a result of driver inattention, failure to obey signs or even driving under the influence. These are just some of the many factors that can play into another party's negligence.

Since every accident is unique, liability cannot be determined without the help of an experienced and qualified attorney. Your Chicago injury lawyer can use the evidence that you collect after an Illinois motorcycle accident to determine issues of fault and negligence.

If you have been involved in an Illinois motorcycle accident, contact a Chicago injury lawyer who can help you get through the complex process of determining liability. If you have questions about what needs to be done after an Illinois motorcycle accident, visit our article library.

Contacting a Chicago Injury Lawyer

A motorcycle is usually no match for a larger vehicle. Therefore, most Illinois motorcycle accidents will result in the rider sustaining serious and sometimes fatal injuries. At the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C, a Chicago injury lawyer will examine all aspects of your accident, determine liability, and aggressively pursue the full amount of compensation due to you for any injuries or loss you may have suffered as a result of your motorcycle accident. Contact us today for a free case evaluation - 312-263-1080.

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As a service to the residents of Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, and Illinois in general, the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Illinois and can result in serious injuries and/or fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

-- single-car accidents such as SUV rollovers;
-- accidents due to hazardous road conditions; and
-- accidents caused by distracted, aggressive, and/or drunk drivers.

If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim's family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.