Motorcycle accidents are dangerous, and many times deadly. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident in Illinois, you may be entitled to seek compensation from the person responsible for your injuries.
Illinois is a pure tort state, meaning that in order to collect monetary damages for your motorcycle accident, you will need to prove that your injuries were caused by the negligence of another. If you can establish that another person’s negligence was the cause of your injuries, you may recover for your injuries from that person’s automobile insurance. Additionally, if you carry an underinsured or uninsured policy as part of your own insurance plan, you may also be entitled to recover from your own insurer. And, unlike some no-fault insurance states, Illinois motorcyclists are entitled to the same rights as other injured motorists.
Establishing the negligence of another may take several forms. In many cases, you will need to rely on police reports and eyewitness testimony to determine the facts of the case. You will also need to show the nature and extent of your injuries through the use of medical records.
If you’ve been the victim of a motorcycle accident, you need an attorney with the knowledge and experience to obtain the justice that you and your family deserve. The attorneys of the Sinas Dramis Law Firm can help. Contact us today by calling toll free at 1-866-758-0031.
Understanding your rights and when you might have a valid claim can be difficult, but knowledge is the first step. In this section, we help you know the law on motorcycle injury claims.