Motorcycles offer freedom—but also vulnerability. When a crash occurs, riders often suffer the most serious injuries on the road. At Kaveny + Kroll, our experienced personal injury attorneys know that motorcycle accidents are not just “accidents”—they are often preventable tragedies caused by reckless drivers or unsafe road conditions. We stand with injured riders and their families.
Please call a Chicago motorcycle accident lawyer at Kaveny + Kroll today for a free, confidential consultation.
Busy roads and unpredictable traffic make riding a motorcycle both exhilarating and dangerous, which can lead to accidents. Riders face risks from distracted drivers, poorly maintained streets, and drivers who simply fail to look for motorcycles before changing lanes or turning.
Motorcycles represent only a small portion of vehicles on the road, but they account for a disproportionate number of serious injuries and fatalities. Because motorcycles lack the protective frame of a car, even a low-speed collision can have devastating consequences. When a crash occurs, injured riders can seek guidance from a legal professional in Chicago who understands motorcycle accident claims.
Many motorcycle accidents occur because someone else makes a dangerous decision.
Common causes include:
In many cases, drivers claim they “did not see” the motorcycle. But visibility is no excuse for negligence. Every driver must share the road responsibly. For guidance after a motorcycle wreck in Chicago, seeking guidance from an attorney can be beneficial.
Motorcycle injuries can be catastrophic, even if the rider was wearing a helmet and protective gear.
Common injuries include:
These injuries often lead to lifelong challenges, such as permanent disability, chronic pain, and emotional trauma. Riders may face extended time off work, costly rehab, and permanent changes to their quality of life.
These injuries directly relate to the type of compensation that injured people can anticipate.
A Chicago motorcycle wreck attorney can review your injuries and advise you whether you may be eligible for compensation, including medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium.
Kaveny + Kroll represents injured riders with the respect and dedication they deserve. We conduct a thorough investigation to determine what went wrong and who should be held accountable. From obtaining accident reports to consulting medical professionals and accident reconstructionists, we build a strong case from day one.
We also handle all communication with insurance companies, who often try to shift blame to the rider or offer lowball settlements. You focus on healing; we focus on justice.
We understand the culture and challenges of motorcycle riders. We know that riders are not reckless—they are vulnerable. We approach every case with empathy, focus, and a commitment to full accountability.
Our Chicago motorcycle crash attorneys have successfully recovered millions for clients injured in vehicle crashes, and we know how to navigate the bias that riders often face in courtrooms and insurance offices.
Every case we take is handled with personal attention, relentless preparation, and a deep respect for our clients’ lives. We do not just fight for compensation—we fight to make things right.
Motorcycle accidents can have a significant adverse impact on your life. At Kaveny + Kroll, we are here to provide legal support during your recovery. Let us handle the legal complexities while you focus on healing. We are ready to listen, advise, and act.
Call us today for a free, confidential consultation with a Chicago motorcycle accident lawyer. We will support you and are committed to advocating for a fair outcome for your case.
Recovery for an 8-year-old girl whose four-limbs were amputated after a delay in the diagnosis and treatment of an infection, leading to severe septic shock.
Recovery for wrongful death of a husband and father of three due to undiagnosed aortic dissection in emergency department 2 days earlier.
Recovery for a 37-year-old man who suffered the partial amputation of both of his legs and one of his arms after a hospital failed to give him antibiotics for a serious infection (Featured in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin).
Recovery for a brain-injured newborn after doctors failed to timely deliver the baby by cesarean section.
Verdict for the wrongful death of a 40-year-old wife and mother of six children and her unborn seventh child after she suffered respiratory arrest due to pneumonia while in the hospital.
Recovery for an infant who suffered brain damage and developed cerebral palsy due to a delayed cesarean section after indications that the baby was not tolerating the labor well.
Recovery for the wrongful death of a 64-year-old man and the debilitating injuries of a 62-year-old woman—both from southern Illinois—arising from a multi-vehicle pile-up on a highway in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Verdict for the wrongful death of a 25-year-old helmet-wearing cyclist who was struck and killed by a truck.
Recovery for a 55-year-old Chinese immigrant whose leg was crushed by a Chicago Transit Authority bus making too-tight-a-turn at a downtown intersection. The 55-year-old woman was within the crosswalk at the time of the Chicago accident.
Recovery for a 34-year old property adjuster in Dallas, Texas, left severely burned after being electrocuted by a dangerously-low-hanging electrical wire on a roof, about which the company had received complaints but failed to correct.
Recovery for three college students killed in an apartment fire when one fell asleep smoking. Apartment did not have working smoke detectors at the time.
Recovery for the wrongful death of a 24-year-old truck driver who was killed in an Adams County heptane gas explosion, leaving behind a wife and a 3-year-old daughter.
Recovery for a 29-year-old who suffered skull fractures, a traumatic brain injury, an 18-day coma, and partial quadriplegia after his pickup was broadsided by another vehicle, which was attempting to flee from a reckless and unnecessary police chase involving a minor traffic infraction (Featured in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin).
Verdict resulting from an improper police chase. Fleeing suspect hit car driving through an intersection with mother in front seat and minor daughter in rear. Mother was killed. Entire accident was caught on a nearby CTA bus videocam (Featured in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin).
Verdict for a 58-year-old public school principal whose reputation was damaged after she was wrongfully arrested, wrongfully charged, and wrongfully prosecuted following a fight involving six students at her school in which she merely called 9-1-1.
Verdict for a paralyzed 24-year-old female injured at O’Hare International Airport (highest compensatory verdict awarded to an individual in Illinois, and top five in U.S., excluding punitive damages).
Recovery for a 34-year old property adjuster in Dallas, Texas, left severely burned after being electrocuted by a dangerously-low-hanging electrical wire on a roof, about which the company had received complaints but failed to correct.
Recovery for a Rolling Meadows high school football player who became a quadriplegic after he was tackled by a teammate into an unpadded, 25 foot-high steel post located 11.5 feet from the sideline of the school’s practice field.
Verdict for a 33-year-old veteran forced to undergo seven surgeries after his left foot was degloved when it was run over by a forklift while working at an international technology show at McCormick Place.
Recovery for a 34-year old property adjuster in Dallas, Texas, left severely burned after being electrocuted by a dangerously-low-hanging electrical wire on a roof, about which the company had received complaints but failed to correct.
Recovery for a 42-year-old Chicago construction worker whose leg was shattered when he fell 20 feet after the steel beam on which he was working collapsed.
Currently seeking recovery on behalf of clients who have filed lawsuits against Abbott Laboratories, Inc. (“Abbott”), Mead Johnson & Company and Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (“Mead Johnson”). Babies born to these plaintiffs developed necrotizing enterocolitis (“NEC”) after they were fed infant formula manufactured by Abbott or Mead Johnson. NEC is a serious gastrointestinal problem that mostly affects premature babies and can lead to permanent injury or death.
Received financial compensation for the families of plaintiffs who were prescribed the pain medication Vioxx manufactured by Merck. The drug was found to cause heart attacks and strokes and has subsequently been withdrawn from the marketplace.
Verdict obtained on behalf of homeowners who lived near the Sterigenics facility and contracted various forms of cancer as a result of ethylene oxide (“EtO”) emissions into the environment by Sterigenics and its parent company, Sotera Health.
Verdict for a paralyzed 24-year-old female injured at O’Hare International Airport (highest compensatory verdict awarded to an individual in Illinois, and top five in U.S., excluding punitive damages).
Recovery for a 55-year-old Chinese immigrant whose leg was crushed by a Chicago Transit Authority bus making too-tight-a-turn at a downtown intersection. The 55-year-old woman was within the crosswalk at the time of the Chicago accident.
Recovery for a 31-year-old woman who suffered permanent brain damage after she was struck by public transit bus while jogging.
Verdict against school district for sex abuse of two minor children by gym teacher off school grounds.
Kaveny + Kroll has filed suit against Northwestern University due to its failure to protect a student who was knowingly experiencing suicidal ideation and planning. The student jumped from a fourth story window and suffered two punctured lungs, multiple broken ribs, damage to internal organs, and traumatic brain injury. The case remains pending.
