How Much Can I Get for Road Rash Injuries From a Motorcycle Accident in Illinois?

 Posted on December 22, 2025 in Motorcycle Accidents

Road rash is a common injury in motorcycle accidents. It can lead to serious pain, scarring, and long-term medical issues. Injured riders are often surprised by how disruptive and expensive these injuries can become. If you are suffering from road rash or any injuries related to an accident, contact our Peoria, IL motorcycle accident lawyers to understand what compensation may be available.

What Compensation Can You Recover for Road Rash Injuries in Illinois?

Illinois law allows injured motorcyclists to seek compensation when another party’s negligence causes a crash. Compensation may include medical bills, future treatment costs, lost income, and pain and suffering. The seriousness of the road rash and the recovery process play a major role in determining value.

What Factors Affect How Much a Road Rash Injury Claim Is Worth?

There is no set dollar amount for road rash injuries. Each case depends on specific facts. From an attorney’s perspective, several factors consistently influence the value of an injury claim:

• Severity of the road rash: Deeper injuries, infections, nerve damage, or the need for skin grafts often increase compensation.

• Scope of the required medical care: Emergency treatment, surgeries, follow-up care, and therapy all impact these calculations.

• Presence of permanent scarring or disfigurement: Visible or lasting scars can significantly affect settlement value.

• Time missed from work: Lost wages and reduced earning ability are an important part of the claim.

• Physical pain and emotional impact: Ongoing discomfort, stress, and loss of enjoyment of life are considered.

Insurance companies often try to minimize these injuries by calling them "scrapes." Strong medical documentation helps show the true impact.

How Does Fault Affect a Motorcycle Road Rash Claim in Illinois?

Illinois follows a modified comparative fault system. Under 735 ILCS 5/2-1116, you may still recover compensation even if you were partly responsible for the crash, as long as you were no more than 50 percent at fault.

If you share some fault, any recovery is reduced by that percentage. For example, if you are found 20 percent at fault and your total damages are $100,000, your recovery would be reduced by twenty percent. In that situation, you could recover $80,000. This rule often becomes important in motorcycle accident cases, where insurance companies may try to place more blame on you to reduce what they have to pay.

How Long Do I Have To File a Road Rash Injury Claim in Illinois?

Under 735 ILCS 5/13-202, most motorcycle accident injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the date of the crash. Be mindful that insurance companies sometimes use this deadline to their advantage. They may delay your claim in bad faith so that you miss the opportunity to file a lawsuit. Waiting too long can also make it harder to obtain evidence. Working with an attorney is the most effective way to ensure you meet all deadlines and build the strongest claim possible.

Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Springfield, IL Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

At Kanoski Bresney, we help injured riders understand what their injuries are truly worth. Together, we have more than one hundred years of combined experience handling injury claims.

Attorney Todd Bresney offers valuable insight into these cases through his previous work at the Federal Trade Commission. He also served as a State’s Attorney for Cook County. That background helps our team anticipate how insurers approach motorcycle accident claims.

To learn how we can help you pursue fair compensation for road rash injuries, call 888-826-8682 to schedule a free consultation with our Peoria, IL motorcycle accident lawyers.