Motorcycle Accidents and Trucks

Motorcycles are far more likely than cars or trucks to become involved in an accident on the road, but the driver is not always to blame. Because of motorcycles' low profile and superior maneuverability, they are often overlooked in traffic by the drivers of larger vehicles, despite ample traffic safety laws intended to protect a rider's right of way. The most devastating type of motorcycle accident is a collision with a truck, for reasons you can probably imagine: the weight disparity can quickly render a motorcyclist airborne on impact.

Prevent Accidents

What can you do to prevent an accident between your motorcycle and a truck? Driving defensively is rule one, of course, but you can also engage a number of supplemental practices to protect yourself on the road. Signaling with blinkers and hand signals together can underline your intentions to other drivers, for instance, and making eye contact is a better way to get the point across. You also want to avoid weaving through traffic that is moving at a reasonable clip, as many truck drivers fail to check for smaller bikes when they change lanes. Finally, helmets with full-face protection and the proper rip-stop attire can protect you from road rash and burns in the event of a side-swipe or splitting-lanes collision.

What To Do if You Are Hit

All the precautions in the world, however, can only do so much to compensate for the poor judgment of fellow motorists. If you have been hit by a truck while on your motorcycle, you can almost certainly file and win a lawsuit here in Illinois. Motorcycle accident statistics are dramatically on the rise in Chicago alone, rising over 20 percent from 2007 to 2008, and today our courts are cracking down on oblivious truck drivers. The key is retaining proper counsel from day one.

We Can Help

Here at Klest Injury Law Firm, we are proud of our long record helping motorcycle riders collect what they deserve from major accidents with cars, trucks and public transportation. It is not uncommon for such powerful collisions to result in life-altering injuries, including spinal injury, paralysis and amputation. If you have suffered needlessly and want some measure of justice for your bills and future lost earnings, we invite you to contact us through our contact form or at 866-264-7639 today. Remember, we never take a dime unless we win you money.

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