Chicago Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Protecting the Rights of Injured Motorcyclists
Motor-vehicle accidents often lead to serious injuries because riders have little physical protection. When another driver’s negligence causes a collision, Illinois law may allow an injured rider to pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering through a personal injury claim.
MDR LAW LLC represents injured motorcyclists in Chicago and the surrounding areas. The firm investigates how the crash happened, preserves key evidence, and pushes back against insurance tactics designed to shift blame onto the rider.
Get the aggressive legal representation you need. Contact our Chicago motorcycle accident attorneys today for a free case review by calling (312) 500-7944.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Chicago
Taking the right steps early can protect health and preserve a claim.
- Call 911 and request police and medical help
- Get medical care immediately (even if symptoms feel minor)
- Document the scene: photos of vehicles, injuries, road conditions, and signage
- Collect witness info: names, phone numbers, and what they saw
- Avoid detailed statements to the other driver’s insurer before getting legal guidance
- Keep all records: treatment notes, prescriptions, receipts, and time missed from work
- Do not repair or discard gear (helmet, jacket, bike parts) until advised
- Speak with a Chicago motorcycle accident lawyer to understand options
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Chicago
Many motorcycle accidents are caused by drivers who fail to notice riders or disregard their right to share the road. In Chicago, congestion, construction zones, and sudden weather changes can increase risk, especially at busy intersections and multi-lane corridors where drivers change lanes aggressively.
Common causes include:
- Unsafe lane changes and failure to check blind spots
- Failure to yield at intersections (including left-turn collisions)
- Dooring incidents when a parked car door opens into a rider’s path
- Distracted driving, including phone use and navigation distractions
- Speeding, which reduces reaction time and increases impact severity
- Hazardous road conditions such as potholes, debris, poor lighting, or uneven pavement
- Drunk driving
MDR LAW LLC investigates driver behavior and local roadway factors, such as road design, traffic patterns, weather, visibility, and construction conditions, to build a clear liability narrative and reduce unfair blame on the motorcyclist.
Common Injuries Seen in Motorcycle Accidents
Understanding the Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Chicago
Many crashes are not the fault of the rider but are caused by the negligence or recklessness of other drivers. Too often, these collisions happen because inattentive or distracted drivers fail to notice motorcyclists or disregard their right to share the road.
Some common causes of crashes include:
- Unsafe lane changes where drivers fail to check their blind spots
- Failure to yield the right-of-way at intersections
- Dooring incidents when parked car doors open into a rider’s path
- Hazardous road conditions like potholes or debris
- Excessive speeding reduces reaction time and increases impact severity
In some cases, injuries happen in the broader context of road harm beyond riders, including motor-vehicle accidents and pedestrian accidents, and the same evidence-based approach helps document fault and damages without relying on assumptions.
What Sets MDR LAW LLC Apart
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250+ Combined Years of Trial Experience
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Free No-Obligation Consultations
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Over $450 Million in Settlements and Verdicts Recovered For Our Clients
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Personalized Approach to Each Case
What Our Clients Are Saying
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