Preventing Crash Injuries: Illinois Motorcycle Laws & Regulations

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7/20/2010
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Preventing Crash Injuries: Illinois Motorcycle Laws & Regulations

Before taking to the road, motorcyclists should be aware of Illinois' motorcycle laws and regulations. These laws and regulations are to protect motorcyclists from crashes, which can result in serious motorcycle accident burn injuries, brain trauma or even death.

The following are required by Illinois motorcycle laws:

Eye protection;
Rearview mirror;
Passenger footrests; and
Daytime headlight use.

In addition, every motorcyclist in Illinois must have insurance. Vehicle liability insurance should have the following minimum amounts:

$40,000 for injury or death per accident;
$20,000 for injury or death for one person; and
$15,000 for damage to another party's property.

In addition, motorcyclists are required to carry their insurance card with them.

The state of Illinois does not legally require that a safety helmet is worn; however, it is always in the best interest of a motorcyclist to wear one. This can protect you from traumatic head and neck injuries in the event of a motorcycle accident. Wearing protective clothing might help to prevent or lessen the extent of certain types of motorcycle burn injuries in the event of a crash.

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, a Chicago motorcycle accident 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.