Kane County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Personal Injury Attorney for Motorcycle Crash Victims In Sugar Grove and Elburn

For many people, there is nothing more enjoyable than taking their motorcycle out for a ride. Of course, there are also many risks associated with riding a motorcycle. A rider can easily be injured or killed when they are involved in an accident with a full-sized vehicle. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, motorcyclists were 28 times more likely to die in a traffic accident than those in a passenger car in 2016.

At Ekker Law, P.C. / Steven B. Ekker, Esq., we help motorcycle accident victims pursue compensation after being involved in an accident caused by a reckless or negligent driver. We also assist car accident victims who were involved in an accident caused by a motorcyclist.

Fox Valley Motorcycle Crash Lawyer

Some of the most common accidents involving motorcycles include:

• Driving under the influence: Drunk drivers put themselves and other motorists in immediate danger. Motorcyclists are even more at risk of being injured or killed by a drunk driver than other motorists are. Drivers who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs may face both criminal liability and civil liability;
• Unsafe or sudden lane changes: Drivers who negligently fail to check their mirrors before changing lanes may not see a motorcycle and cause a collision;
• Car door collisions: Sometimes motorcycle accidents occur because a driver opens the door of their parked vehicle without checking for oncoming vehicles or motorcycles approaching from behind;
• Speeding and other traffic law violations: Drivers who speed, run traffic lights, or otherwise fail to follow traffic laws can cause devastating traffic accidents;
• Making left turns: Mistakes and misjudgments of distance during a left turn are common factors in motorcycle accidents. It is also common for drivers turning left to not see an approaching motorcycle due to its size and visual profile;
• Hazardous road conditions: Road debris, crumbling asphalt, potholes, inadequate traffic signals, and other dangerous road conditions increase a motorcycle rider's chances of being injured or killed in an accident; and
• Motorcycle defects: Sometimes a motorcycle crash is the result of a poorly designed or improperly manufactured motorcycle or defective motorcycle part.

Representing Injured Clients in Montgomery

Motorcycle crashes can cause traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injuries, broken bones, internal injuries, road rash, disfiguring injuries, and more. Some motorcyclists are permanently disabled following a serious accident Even worse, many motorcycle accident victims do not survive their injuries. If you have been hurt or a loved one was killed in a motorcycle accident, we can help. Attorney Steve Ekker has over 25 years of legal experience fighting for his clients' rights. He and the team of professionals at Ekker Law, P.C. / Steven B. Ekker, Esq. are qualified to help with even the most complex personal injury cases. We can help you get compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, loss of consortium, mental anguish, and more.