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8/5/2010
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Motorcycle accidents are one of the worst kinds of accidents to have on the road. Victims of motorcycle accidents can sustain serious injuries, such as spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, road rash and a number of other serious injuries.

Here are some motorcycle accident facts to be aware of. Knowing these facts can help protect motorcyclists and provide a greater awareness of the risks involved in riding:

10% of all motor vehicle fatalities involve a motorcycle
In an accident, a motorcyclist is 16 times more likely to be killed than the occupant of another type of motor vehicle
In an accident, a motorcyclist is 3 times more likely to be injured than the occupant of another type of motor vehicle
More than 50% of motorcycle fatalities are the result of an impact with a moving motor vehicle
Most motorcycle accidents happen at night
60% of motorcycle fatalities happen at night
Almost half of all motorcyclists in fatal accidents were speeding
80% of all motorcycle accidents result in injuries or death

A motorcycle accident can leave a victim not only injured but facing financial and physical challenges they weren't prepared for. If you or someone you love has been injured in a Chicago motorcycle accident, contact a Chicago motorcycle accident attorney to learn more about what options are available to you.

Contacting a Chicago Motorcycle Accident 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, our Chicago motorcycle accident attorneys 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.