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Champaign Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcycle riders are far more exposed than drivers in other vehicles. Even with proper safety gear, motorcycle accidents often result in devastating injuries, including broken bones and traumatic brain injuries.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a Champaign motorcycle accident, contact GWC Injury Lawyers. We have seen the results of motorcycle accidents firsthand and will help you fight for the compensation you deserve.

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Champaign

Understanding how and why motorcycle accidents occur is crucial for building strong legal cases. Over decades of combined experience, our lawyers have seen countless motorcycle accident scenarios. Some of the most common scenarios include:

  • Speeding: Due to their exposure, motorcycle riders are very vulnerable when hit by another speeding vehicle.
  • Poor road conditions: While potholes, loose gravel, poor lighting, and other hazards are dangerous for any driver, they are particularly dangerous for motorcycle riders.
  • Left turns: Motorists often collide with motorcycles while turning left because they fail to notice the smaller vehicles.
  • Unsafe lane changes: Drivers who fail to check their blind spots are a danger to motorcycle riders.
  • Distracted driving: Motorists who are using their phone, eating, or otherwise distracted sometimes fail to see motorcycle riders on the road and hit them.
  • Intoxicated driving: Many motorcycle accidents occur due to the intoxication of another motorist.
  • Mechanical defects: Defective wheels, brakes, and other motorcycle components often contribute to motorcycle accidents.

Each of these scenarios has distinct legal implications. Our motorcycle accident lawyers approach each claim individually and will pursue all possible compensation angles.

Why Injured Motorcycle Riders Choose GWC

With over 40 years of experience and over $2.5 billion recovered for personal injury victims in Illinois, we know how to hold negligent parties accountable. Our approach to Champaign motorcycle accidents includes:

  • Investigating and reconstructing crash sites
  • Gathering time-sensitive evidence
  • Collecting witness statements and official reports
  • Communication with insurance companies on your behalf

These efforts position us to secure the compensation you need to support your recovery. Let us handle the legal work while you focus on healing. While some motorcycle accident claims settle out of court, we are prepared to take your case to trial. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you only pay if and when we win.

Common Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents in Illinois

As mentioned earlier, the exposure of motorcycle riders makes them very susceptible to severe injuries. While each victim’s injuries are unique, some injury types are more common than others. The most common motorcycle accident injuries include:

  • Road rash
  • Muscle injury
  • Broken bones
  • Leg injuries
  • Biker’s arm
  • Spinal injury
  • Brain injury

Many of these injuries can lead to long-term disability and require rehabilitation. Our attorneys will fight for compensation that justly addresses this reduction in quality of life

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Frequently Asked Questions About Champaign Motorcycle Accidents

How long do I have to file a motorcycle injury claim?

Under Illinois law, you generally have two years to file a motorcycle injury claim. While this is a generous window, we recommend reaching out quickly to preserve evidence and witness memory.

Yes, you can still file a motorcycle injury claim if you weren’t wearing a helmet. Illinois does not require motorcycle riders to wear helmets.

Depending on the circumstances, liability may be shared by negligent drivers, commercial vehicle owners, municipalities, manufacturers, and more.

Contact a Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Champaign Today

If you were injured in a Champaign motorcycle accident, trust the lawyers at GWC Injury Lawyers to fight for the compensation you deserve. Call us today at (312) 999-9999 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. You can also click here to chat with a live representative.

We also represent a wide range of Champaign personal injury victims, including those involved in:

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What Our Clients Are Saying

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Working with Mr. Elliott was a Breeze. not only was he concise and honest, he was also very knowledgeable and explained everything Very easy.

Also i might add, his supporting staff Amy and Crystal make sending and receiving documents so good and hassle free. I have worked with GWC in the past and will called them first every time too. One last thing, i have Had success referring GWC to my Coworker's and friends and also Family too.and I always will !Thank You GWC .

Harris Elliott of GWC Represented me in a Workman's compensation case. Not only was he very diligent, he was also very patient.

And took the time to make sure I understood everything that was going on and every procedure. Harris answered all emails, calls, and texts quickly and professionally. His assistant, Daisy was also very professional and when Harris was away from the office she did just as well as he did. She's the best!! If I every get hurt again, He will be the first person I call!!

Lou Cairo and GWC were the best to me and got me the maximum amount of compensation for my accident. Kate Kirwan Searls was my attorney and I could not have asked for better representation.

Kate killed it and got me what I deserved and then some. She was prompt, detailed, and excellent at communicating with me throughout the whole process. I will only be using GWC for any future cases, as well as only recommending them to any friends and family. If you want your case handled right, contact GWC!

Mr. Harris Elliott is an amazing attorney! He helped me with my WC case and kept me updated throughout the process until everything was taken care of.

He is very reliable and responded to my emails or phone calls within 24 hours. Upfront and helpful, Mr. Elliott explained everything in detail and made the process a better learning experience for me. I am really grateful for his services, and I would recommend him to anyone who needs a great friendly lawyer!

The whole team at GWC was amazing. Harris took on my case and answered all emails, calls, and texts quickly and professionally.

Everyone who I came into contact at the firm was also great. If I ever get injured again they will be the first people that I call.

GWC went above and beyond to help resolve an almost 5 year case. The financial and emotional frustration we endured after my husband's car accident was met with empathy and urgency for resolution.

Lou was professional and kept in constant communication throughout the entire process. He treated us like family and never gave up on fighting for a fair and prompt resolution. Our lives may be forever changed but Lou and his team made the utmost commitment to make sure we were taken care of. GWC has the best staff and I am positive if we had used another firm our financial compensation would not have been even close to what Lou & his team secured for us. We are forever grateful and would recommend GWC to anyone in a similar situation. Thank you again for changing our lives for the better.

Mr. Harris Elliott is an amazing attorney! He helped me with my WC case and kept me updated throughout the process until everything was taken care of.

He is very reliable and responded to my emails or phone calls within 24 hours. Upfront and helpful, Mr. Elliott explained everything in detail and made the process a better learning experience for me. I am really grateful for his services, and I would recommend him to anyone who needs a great friendly lawyer!

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It's Your Case You Deserve Justice

If you or a loved one has been wrongfully injured, follow in the footsteps of our thousands of satisfied clients and turn to the dedicated attorneys at GWC Injury Lawyers. At GWC, we have the experience, the determination, and the well-earned reputation of success necessary to get you and your family the compensation you deserve so that you can start getting your lives back on track.

To schedule a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation with one of our knowledgeable personal injury lawyers, you may call our office at (312) 999-9999 or click here to chat with a representative at any time. At GWC, justice starts today.

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