Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Last summer in DuPage County, a motorcyclist was killed after a minor car accident. Following this car accident in which a sports utility vehicle rear ended a motorcycle, the driver of the car did not want to stop and wait for police and kept driving away when the motorcycle driver tried to stop him. When the car eventually stopped in a driveway, the motorcyclist pulled up behind him to talk and the car driver put his car into reverse and drove over the motorcyclist causing a fatal skull fracture. The driver did not report the accident and a witness was the one that identified the car driver. Following this fatal accident, the state charged the car driver with reckless homicide. The driver just pled guilty to the charge of failure to report an accident involving death and received a five-year sentence and in exchange for this the state dropped the reckless homicide charge. For more information on this fatal accident and settlement, click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Automobile Accident , Illinois Accident , Motorcycle Accident , Verdicts and Settlements

Bookmark:

A fatal car accident in South Chicago Heights early this morning left one dead. A motorcyclist collided with a car that was turning, and the motorcycles driver was declared dead at the scene after he was thrown from his bike. This fatal motorcycle accident occurred when the passenger car turned left in front of the motorcycle driver. The passengers of the car were okay with only the passenger suffering minor personal injuries. For more information on this fatal car accident, click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Automobile Accident , Chicago Car Accident , Illinois Accident , Motorcycle Accident

Bookmark:

Early on the morning of June 6th, a fatal accident occurred when a deer ran into the road and a motorcyclist him. The driver of the motorcycle was ejected from the bike and died of massive head trauma. The driver was not wearing a helmet at the time of the fatal accident. Another motorcyclist was on a bike behind the original driver and only suffered minor personal injuries and he was wearing a helmet. For more information on this fatal accident, click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Motorcycle Accident

Bookmark:

On May 31st, three Chicago-area men were killed in three separate car accidents, two of which involved motorcycles. The two motorcycle accidents resulted in the immediate death of the drivers, and the other accident involving a car resulted in the death of the driver as well. There is no further information on the cause of any of the crashes. For more information on these car accidents, click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Automobile Accident , Chicago Car Accident , Illinois Accident , Motorcycle Accident

Bookmark:

On May 23rd, a motorcyclist made an illegal u-turn on I-57 causing a four-vehicle accident. The area where the motorcyclist turned around was reserved for emergency vehicles only, and when he made his turn he crashed into three motorcycles that were headed northbound. Two of the people involved in the crash were pronounced dead the night of the accident, and a third was pronounced dead the next day. The driver of the motorcycle that made the turn was not seriously injured and has been charged with disobeying a traffic control device. At this point there is no evidence that alcohol was involved in the accident. For more information of this four-vehicle accident, click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Automobile Accident , Chicago Car Accident , Illinois Accident , Motorcycle Accident

Bookmark:

A husband and wife were killed when the motorcycle they were on was involved in a crash involving at least six motorcycles and three cars. The motorcycle accident occurred on Illinois Highway 47 and six other people were taken to the hospital with injuries. The car accident occurred when a car was rear-ended causing it to hit a large group of motorcycles in front on it (the motorcyclists were a group that was traveling together). The driver of the car that rear-ended the other cars that were stopped waiting for the motorcycles to turn, has been cited for failing to reduce speed. For more information on this car accident, click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Automobile Accident , Chicago Car Accident , Motorcycle Accident

Bookmark:

A woman could face reckless homicide charges for a recent Lake Zurich accident. The collision killed a 56-year-old Lake Zurich woman who was riding her motorcycle when the accident occurred. The driver at fault admitted to painting her nails as she was driving. According to Chicago Breaking News, the crash occurred as the motorcyclist slowed down at a stop light. The driver did not see her because she was distracted and crashed into the motorcyclist. Distracting activities such as applying makeup or texting while driving draw the driver’s attention away from the road. Many car accidents occur each year because of driver distraction and in many cases, these accidents lead to serious personal injury or death. Read the full account of this deadly Lake Zurich accident.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Chicago Car Accident , Illinois Accident , Motorcycle Accident

Bookmark:

Northern Illinois University recently offered a motorcycle safety class to teach motorcyclists what they can do to remain safe on the roads. As warmer weather approaches, more and more people will be hitting the roads on their motorcycles. According to an article in the Northwest Herald, five people were killed in motorcycle accidents in 2007 in McHenry County, IL. In order to prevent serious personal injury, motorcyclists must understand the rules of the road and wear protective gear such as helmets and long sleeves. The article notes that 80 percent of those killed in motorcycle accidents in Illinois were not wearing a helmet. Read the full article with safety tips to avoid a motorcycle accident.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Motorcycle Accident

Bookmark:

Around 1 a.m. on April 16, a 22-year-old man from Aurora, IL was thrown from his motorcycle and killed. According to a report on Chicago Breaking News, the young man hit the median after losing control of the bike. A driver found him after the motorcycle accident, lying on the road with massive head injuries, and police pronounced him dead at the scene of the crash. The article notes that the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, a fact that may have contributed to his brain injury and subsequent death. If you would like to read more about this fatal motorcycle accident, please follow the hyperlink.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Illinois Accident , Motorcycle Accident

Bookmark:

State police in Illinois have announced a program that aims to decrease the number of injuries and fatalities as a result of motorcycle accidents. The campaign will be aimed heavily at motorcyclists but will also educate motorists. The most important thing that a motorcyclist can do can is wear a helmet, along with other protective clothing such as long sleeves and boots. Wearing a helmet will help to reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury if a motorcycle accident occurs. Read more about the Illinois safety program to reduce motorcycle accidents by clicking the link.

If you or a loved one have been injured or killed in a motorcycle accident, we encourage you to contact Levin & Perconti at 312-332-2872 to review your case.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Current Issues , Illinois Accident , Motorcycle Accident

Bookmark:

A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a Madison County Illinois man who was injured in a motorcycle accident in 2007. The man was riding on his Harley Davidson motorcycle when a woman driving a car pulled out of a driveway and into the oncoming path of the motorcycle. As a result of this accident, the victim suffered injuries, pain and mental anguish. The lawsuit alleges that the woman was driving too fast and failed to control her vehicle. There is no indication in the referring article that she suffered any serious injuries during the accident.

Full coverage of the motorcycle accident can be found by following the link.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Automobile Accident , Illinois Accident , Motorcycle Accident

Bookmark:

A jury recently awarded $1.85 million to a man who suffered serious injuries as a result of a motorcycle accident. He collided with an automobile after a delivery driver carelessly waved the vehicle into the path of the victim's moving motorcycle. As a result, the victim suffered significant injuries that required several surgeries. The lawsuit was brought against the company that owned the delivery vehicle.

During the trial, the victim’s attorney presented the case in front of a jury who found the company 100% responsible for the motorcyclists’ injuries. The jurors awarded the man for both past and future medical bills, as well as pain and suffering. Please follow the link to read more about this motorcycle accident.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Automobile Accident , Motorcycle Accident , Verdicts and Settlements

Bookmark:

Two separate motorcycle crashes on the North Side stretch of Lake Shore Drive in Chicago left two people dead. The first occurred near Belmont Avenue when a car and motorcycle collided. The 34 year old man was pronounced dead approximately 40 minutes after the crash. About three hours later, a motorcycle traveling in the southbound lanes of Lake Shore Drive near Oak Street scraped the center median which caused the female passenger to be ejected from the bike and thrown into the northbound lanes. Preliminary information indicated that another vehicle may have been involved in the crash, but that car’s role is not immediately known. The 33 year old woman died from injuries she suffered during the crash and was pronounced dead shortly after the crash. The male driver of the motorcycle suffered minor personal injuries and was treated and released. He was not cited for the crash. While both motorcycle crashes are being investigated, no lawsuits have been filed. To read the full story, click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Motorcycle Accident , Wrongful Death

Bookmark:

A Mokena, Illinois man was killed after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed near an onramp to Interstate Highway 57 in the south Chicago suburb of Markham. The motorcycle crash occurred early in the morning and the 38-year-old man was riding with another cyclist down 159th Street onto the expressway. The other rider told investigators that he and the man slowed their motorcycles when they saw construction on the highway and he believes the man may have lost control when he was blinded by construction lights. The man’s motorcycle slid on its side into a nearby grassy area. The man was not wearing a helmet and suffered head trauma. He was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead. At this time, no lawsuits have been filed. To read the full story, click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Motorcycle Accident

Bookmark:

An off-duty Chicago police officer was killed in a motorcycle crash in a Chicago south suburb. It seems as if she had lost control of the motorcycle and hit a street sign. The 40 year old victim was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. The motorcycle accident happened at about 3 p.m. The police chief did not know how the motorcycle accident occurred or how fast the bike was traveling but it is believed that she was not wearing a helmet at the time. At this time no lawsuits have been filed. To read the full story, click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Motorcycle Accident

Bookmark:

If you are personally involved in a car accident or witness one, please do the following:
1. Stop your car in a safe, well-lighted public place.
2. Help a person who has suffered injuries from car accident if necessary or requested. Protect the person from traffic, cover the injured person for comfort and to avoid shock. Do not move an injured person unless absolutely necessary. Call 911.
3. Warn other drivers, using flares if available.
4. Ask everyone involved for names, addresses, phone numbers, driver’s license numbers, and license plate numbers.
5. Notify the nearest police station as soon as possible.

For more information.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Automobile Accident , Current Issues , Motorcycle Accident

Bookmark:

Individuals on motorcycles are vulnerable to personal injuries in motorcycle accidents. Everyone should practice more caution in sharing the road with motorcycles in Illinois. More than half of motorcycle accidents occur at intersections. Watch for motorcycles and yield the right-of-way. Also, drivers involved in motorcycle accidents often report not seeing the motorcycle or seeing it too late. Include motorcycles in your visual search pattern.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Automobile Accident , Motorcycle Accident

Bookmark:

A man was driving his motorcycle east on Chicago Avenue in Naperville, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois, when he struck a vehicle making a left hand turn. The motorcyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, is currently in critical condition after sustaining severe personal injuries. Both the driver and passenger in the struck car did not sustain any personal injuries. Police believe there could have been a second motorcycle involved that may have fled the scene. Police have not as of yet cited the driver for negligent driving or reckless driving. They do not believe speed was a factor in the automobile motorcycle accident and while no charges have been filed, the investigation continues. At this time, there have been no personal injury lawsuits filed, the motorcyclist remains in the hospital with serious personal injuries. To read the full story click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Automobile Accident , Motorcycle Accident

Bookmark:

Deaths resulting from car accidents went down last year to roughly 51,000 – the lowest level in more than a decade. The fatality rate is 1.37 deaths for every 100 million miles traveled in 2007 was the lowest on record.

Motorcycle accident deaths, on the other hand, increased for the tenth straight year. There were 5,154 motorcycle deaths last year, compared with 4,837 in 2006.

What accounts for the decrease in automobile accidents? Experts theorize higher gas prices and a slowing economy. One expert said “fewer highway deaths is always the silver lining of a down economy.”

For the full article.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Automobile Accident , Motorcycle Accident

Bookmark:

A motorcycle accident in Chicago, Illinois occurred when the motorcyclist crashed into another car. The car hit was waiting at an intersection to make a turn when the intersection accident occurred. The driver of the motorcycle was given citations for among several things a DUI; likely a ticket for reckless driving and for negligent driving. The motorcyclist experienced critical injuries and remains in the hospital. To read the full story click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Automobile Accident , Motorcycle Accident

Bookmark:

A fatal motorbike accident left one youth dead and another critically injured after an accident on Chicago, Illinois’ northwest side. The motorbike crash involved a Suzuki Burgman bike and another car. An unknown citation was given to the driver of the car who claims that she was not a reckless negligent driver and was not at fault. The one youth injured was transported to the hospital with critical serious injuries from the motorbike crash. The crash caused the motorbike to crash through a store window. Workers at the Chicago, Illinois shop were boarding up the windows destroyed by the motorbike crash into windows at the store. To see the full story click here.

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Automobile Accident , Injuries to Minors and Children , Motorcycle Accident

Bookmark:

A Kentucky man has filed a personal injury lawsuit after a truck accident involving three motorcyclists that cost him his leg. The two other motorcyclists lost their lives in the accident. The surviving motorcyclist is suing for medical expenses related to the motorcycle crash. To date, the injured motorcyclist’s medical expenses are nearing $700,000.

Click here for the full article

Posted by Levin & Perconti | Permalink | Email This Post

Posted In: Automobile Accident , Motorcycle Accident , Truck Accident

Bookmark: