May 15, 2025
Three Chicago Residents Injured After U-Haul Van Overturns on I-57 Near Kinmundy
Three people were taken to the hospital after a U-Haul cargo van flipped over on Interstate 57, ju …
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the risk of a fatal motorcycle accident is 35 times greater than the risk of a fatal car accident per mile traveled on the road in the U.S. While more than 85,000 motorcyclists were injure in traffic accidents last year, more than 4,800 were kill in fatal motorcycle accidents.
The leading cause of motorcycle accident deaths is head injuries, and motorcyclists not wearing helmets have a 40 percent increase likelihood of dying in a traffic accident due to a head injury (as compared to motorcyclists who wear helmets while riding). Because the state of Illinois currently does not have a helmet law in place, motorcycle riders in the state who choose not to wear a helmet can be subject to serious, potentially fatal injuries – even when riding at very low speeds – in the event they are involve in a traffic accident.
Although some fatal motorcycle accidents may not be attributable to the negligence or recklessness of another driver or another party, in many cases, such negligence does play a role in creating the conditions that lead to motorcycle accident deaths. Examples of negligent or reckless behaviors that increase the chances that fatal motorcycle accidents will occur include:
At the law firm of Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C., our experienced Mount Vernon motorcycle accident lawyers have been providing client-centered representation to our Southern Illinois clients since 1950. Our trusted attorneys focus on our clients’ needs, and we do everything we can to help them get the maximum possible compensation for their injuries so they can focus on recovery and moving on with their life. If you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, contact us by calling (800)-553-3125 for a free, thorough assessment of your case, along with professional advice regarding the best manner in which to move forward.