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It takes a moment for a driver to make a mistake that costs a motorcyclist their life. Broadside accidents, also called T-bone accidents, are among the most common and life-threatening, and a Chicago motorcycle accident lawyer can help with your case.
If you or your loved one suffered an accident like this, hire our broadside collision motorcycle accident lawyer in Chicago for the one-on-one support you need.
Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C., founded in 2002, has provided victims of motorcycle accidents with answers and financial recovery for decades, and we are here for you as well.
Why Broadside Collision Motorcycle Accidents Happen
A broadside collision occurs when one vehicle strikes the side of another, often the fender or door. Collisions into the side of the vehicle can create complex injuries for either party, especially when they happen at full speed.
Some of the most common reasons broadside collisions occur with motorcycles include the following:
- Excessive speed, leading one driver to be unable to stop in time
- Running red lights or failing to stop at stop signs
- Distracted driving, in which a driver fails to yield the right of way
- Faulty traffic signals
- Lack of visibility often causes drivers to fail to see the motorcyclist
- Intoxication or other impairment makes judging distances difficult
When one driver has the right-of-way, and the other fails to yield, it creates a dangerous situation for everyone involved. Motorcycles, which are often harder to see, often strike the sides of vehicles turning left that fail to yield as expected. When this occurs, proving who is at fault can be challenging.
How Our Broadside Collision Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Will Build Your Case
Determining fault in an accident like this can be a challenge. Police reporting to the scene of the accident are often the first resource. For example, if the driver was turning left, they are often at fault for not maintaining a clear distance. Police reports are a starting point, though, as there is often additional evidence available to build your claims.
For example, our Chicago personal injury lawyers will seek any traffic cameras or area surveillance that helps to demonstrate who has the right of way.
Additional information may come from witnesses who saw what occurred and data from the scene. We will also turn to experts in accident reconstruction to help us uncover details that prove fault.
Our lawyer will not stop until we know why this occurred, so that blame is fairly placed. As a victim, you deserve answers and compensation for your losses. Expect Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C., to fight for you in these cases.
What Makes Broadside Collisions with Motorcycles More Challenging
Collisions like this involving motorcycles can be more challenging than accidents with other vehicles or other types of incidents. Many cases come down to a he-said-she-said scenario, leaving police, insurance companies, and judges to make critical decisions.
Some of the most common complexities we see in these cases include the following:
- Testimony from both parties conflicts. Both sides have different points of view, and neither can be easily proven right or wrong.
- Injuries are severe, necessitating significant financial compensation to help you fully recover. Without protection, a rider’s injuries can be incredibly severe.
- Insurance companies like to blame motorcycle riders for accidents, even when data shows otherwise. They may deny your claim and say they have no responsibility, leaving you without compensation owed to you.
Broadside collisions can be complex, but with our experienced legal team, known for getting answers and results, you can have peace of mind.
Set up some time to speak with our legal team about your accident. We want to know what happened and why, so our Chicago broadside collision motorcycle accident attorney can pursue legal action against all parties that let you suffer.
Act Within the Statute of Limitations
Most of our cases settle out of court, meaning the insurance company uses evidence-backed claims we provide to pay you what they owe. However, some of these more complex cases may go to court, especially over disputes of fault and responsibility.
In these cases, victims have two years from the date of the injury under the Illinois statute of limitations (735 ILCS 5/13-202) to file a lawsuit against those who caused them injury. If you wait beyond this, you lose the opportunity.
Determining the Value of Your Motorcycle Accident Case
The value of your motorcycle accident depends on multiple factors, including the type and severity of injuries and treatments, who is at fault, and how well you can justify your losses.
We are aggressive in pursuing maximum compensation for our clients, and with a 99% success rate with our cases, you can have some peace of mind.
Examples of some of the losses owed to you may include:
- Emergency medical care, including emergency surgery, hospitalization, and medical services
- Hospitalization for long-period rehabilitation, medications, physical therapy, and supportive care
- Modifications to your home and vehicle for those with permanent injuries
- Property damage due to the loss of your assets
- Loss of income from being unable to work for a period of time
- Loss of earning capacity if you can no longer work and earn the same amount as you did due to your injuries
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium to damage to relationships
- Emotional trauma and depression
Each case is vastly different. Every case deserves fair treatment from an attorney dedicated to working for your best possible outcome. Our Chicago broadside collision motorcycle accident lawyer understands you need a significant recovery of damages. We also know how to get it.
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Broadside Collision Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Chicago Today
Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C. brings years of experience and a strong, local reputation to your case. Our broadside collision motorcycle accident lawyer in Chicago becomes your advocate every step of the way.
Schedule a free consultation with us now. Let us offer insight into your legal rights and the potential value of your case. You pay us nothing upfront and only pay us when we win your case.
