Macomb, Illinois Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

When a motorcycle collides with a much larger vehicle, the rider may be placed at serious risk. If you have been struck on your motorcycle, you should know that you have a right to file a personal injury claim to get payment for your damages. A Macomb, Illinois motorcycle accident attorney can represent you in the claims process and fight to make you whole.

If you are looking for a devoted law firm to handle your motorcycle accident claim, consider Kanoski Bresney. Our attorneys have several decades of practical legal experience, and since our firm was first established, we have received over 300 5-star reviews for our strong counsel and representation. To get in contact with one of our attorneys today, call 309-836-1002.

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Catastrophic Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists are especially vulnerable to serious, permanent injuries in auto accidents. When an injury is so severe that it is projected to affect the rest of the victim's life, it is known as a catastrophic injury. Some examples of these injuries include:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries: The force of a collision in a motorcycle accident can cause whiplash, leading to brain injuries like concussions. The risk of a traumatic brain injury may dramatically increase if the motorcyclist hits their head on the pavement after a collision.
• Burns: A motorcycle may catch fire in a crash, potentially resulting in disfiguring burns.
• Fractures: A hard impact in a motorcycle collision can result in the cyclist breaking several bones, potentially affecting their mobility and fine motor skills.
• Spinal Cord Injuries: A motorcyclist could seriously damage their back in a collision, carrying the risk of a spinal cord injury and possible paralysis.
• Amputations: In extreme cases, motorcyclists may lose a limb or finger in a crash, which may require extensive physical therapy to adjust to.

Your claim for compensation should factor in not only your present medical expenses, but your need for long-term treatment as well. If you have suffered a catastrophic injury in a motorcycle crash, you could also be compensated for any reduction to your future income.

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

A significant portion of motorcycle collisions can be attributed to the negligence of other drivers, who either do not notice motorcyclists or disregard their safety outright.

If you or somebody you care about has been injured by a distracted, drunk, or otherwise reckless driver, our firm can help you collect evidence to hold him or her accountable in your claim. We will gather witness statements and refer to photos and video from the accident to show how the other driver acted negligently.