Roughly 5,000 people are killed in motorcycle accidents every year in this country, and Illinois boasts more than its share of accident fatalities. With increased ridership and swelling congestion, motorcycle accidents are on the rise in our state - up 22% from 2007 to 2008 alone. It may not surprise you to learn that motorcyclists are 26 times more likely than the drivers of other vehicles to die in a crash, and that two-thirds of such accidents are the fault of another driver.

Wrongful Death Claims

When someone is killed in a motorcycle accident such as this, their family is entitled to file a wrongful death claim. Wrongful death litigation is precisely what it sounds like: a lawsuit designed to seek compensation for the killing of somebody through the negligence of another. Such suits are filed by spouses and family members for any number of reasons, and financial obligation is just one of them. When a wrongful death suit goes to its completion and a jury rules on your behalf, for instance, damages can be assigned to any number of avenues, including medical and funeral bills, pain and suffering, and the future potential earning power of the deceased.

Winning Your Case

Motorcycle accidents are unique in any number of ways, but the dynamics of each collision pose a particular challenge to lawyers and juries. Winning a wrongful death case requires that you prove the negligence of another driver by invoking traffic laws, eyewitness testimony and forensic evidence from the scene of the accident. Putting together a case such as this requires considerable wherewithal and experience, which is why you want to work with attorneys who have succeeded in this area over many years.

We Are Wrongful Death Experts

Here at The Law Offices of Joseph Klest, we have been litigating and winning wrongful death cases arising from motorcycle accidents for over two decades. If you are looking for a team of aggressive attorneys who will compel a jury to rule on your behalf, you will not find a more comprehensive approach anywhere in Chicago. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with our wrongful death lawyers anytime through the contact form, or at 888-694-0245. We never take any money unless we win your settlement.