Chicago Motorcycle Accident Guides

Motorcycle riders take the worst of every crash. With no steel frame around them, riders suffer fractures, road rash, and head injuries even in low-speed collisions. This page brings together every motorcycle accident guide on this site for Chicago riders and their families.

Bias is a real problem in these cases. Insurance adjusters and jurors often assume the rider was speeding or weaving, even when the driver of the car was at fault. Most Chicago motorcycle crashes happen because a driver failed to see the rider, especially in left-turn situations at intersections.

Illinois law treats riders fairly on paper. There is no helmet requirement, and not wearing one cannot be used to deny a claim, though it can affect damages arguments for head injuries. The comparative fault rule applies the same way it does in car cases. You can recover if you are 50 percent or less at fault.

Strong evidence beats bias. Skid marks, helmet camera footage, witness statements, and crash reconstruction can show what really happened. The guides below cover fault, common crash types, dangerous intersections, and the injuries that make motorcycle claims worth more than insurers first offer.

All Guides in This Section

Fault and liability for riders

• Comparative Fault in Motorcycle Accident Claims
• Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accidents in Chicago: Your Legal Options
• Left-Turn Motorcycle Accidents in Chicago: Proving Fault

Common crashes and dangerous spots

• Lane Splitting and Motorcycle Accidents: Is It Legal in Illinois?
• Most Dangerous Intersections for Motorcyclists in Chicago
• Motorcycle Accident Injuries: Road Rash, Fractures, and TBI

Motorcycle injuries and claims

• Chicago Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: Protecting Riders’ Rights
• Motorcycle Accident Claims When Not Wearing a Helmet
• Passenger Injuries in Chicago Motorcycle Accidents
• Seasonal Motorcycle Safety in Chicago: Spring and Summer Risks

Talk to a Chicago Injury Lawyer for Free

Phillips Law Offices handles motorcycle accident cases across Chicago and Illinois. The consultation is free and there is no fee unless we win. Call (312) 346-4262 or contact us online. Our office is at 161 N Clark St Suite 4925, Chicago, IL 60601.