According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 96,000 injuries were sustained in motorcycle accidents last year. In the state of Illinois alone, over 120 deaths last year were attributed to motorcycle accidents. Motorcyclists have a significantly higher chance of being fatally injured in a traffic accident than riders in passenger automobiles.
Motorcycle accidents can occur with other vehicles, pedestrians, or fixed objects. When a motorcycle accident does occur, it is typically the motorcyclist who is subjected to the most severe injuries, regardless of whether or not they were practicing safe driving habits. This is because of the size of a motorcycle versus that of other vehicle types, and the lack of a protective barrier for bike riders leaves them more open to serious bodily injuries such as fractures, broken bones, head injuries, and possibly death.
It may be in the best interest of those who have been injured in a motorcycle accident caused by the negligence or wrongful actions of another to contact a motorcycle accident lawyer to be legally compensated for medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and other damages that may be incurred as a result.
The motorcycle accident lawyers of Cooney & Conway are available to assist Chicago motorcycle accident victims to recover losses after this type of devastating occurrence. Family members of those involved in catastrophic motorcycle accidents that result in the death of a loved one, may be able to file a wrongful death claim on behalf of the victims.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious motorcycle accident contact the law offices of Cooney & Conway today for a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer about your case.

