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 LawyerA 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.