Most people don’t know this, but Illinois law treats motorcycle accidents differently from car crashes. Insurance companies love to blame the rider, even when it’s clearly not your fault. They’ll say you were going too fast, not paying attention, or that your injuries aren’t that bad. We’ve heard it all before, and we know how to shut it down.
Why Motorcycle Accidents in Naperville Are Different
Route 59, Ogden Avenue, and 75th Street see more bike crashes than most people realize. During the summer months, when everyone’s out riding, these roads get packed. Add in all the construction around the downtown area and the shopping centers, and you’ve got a recipe for serious accidents.
We had a client last year who got hit turning onto Washington Street from Route 59. The driver said she didn’t see him. Of course, she didn’t; most drivers aren’t looking for motorcycles. But that doesn’t make it the rider’s fault. We proved the driver was distracted and got our client $385,000 for his injuries.
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Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Services in Naperville
Head and Brain Injuries from Crashes
Traumatic brain injuries are the number one reason motorcycle riders end up in the hospital. Even with a helmet, your head can hit the pavement hard enough to cause serious damage. We’ve represented dozens of riders with concussions, skull fractures, and permanent brain damage.
These cases are worth a lot of money, but only if you have a motorcycle accident lawyer who knows what they’re doing. Brain injuries cost hundreds of thousands of dollars over your lifetime. Medical bills pile up. You might not be able to work the same job. Some people never fully recover.
Road Rash and Skin Injuries
People who haven’t been on a bike think road rash is no big deal. They’re wrong. We’ve seen road rash so bad it required multiple skin graft surgeries. Some of our clients still have scars years later. Deep road rash can damage nerves, cause infections, and leave you with pain that never fully goes away.
Insurance companies try to lowball these injuries. They’ll offer you $10,000 for road rash that needs $50,000 in treatment. Don’t take their first offer. Let us fight for what you actually need.
Broken Bones and Fractures
Motorcycle riders break bones in almost every crash. Wrists, collarbones, legs, ankles, you name it, we’ve seen it. Some fractures need surgery and metal plates. Others never heal quite right, and you end up with arthritis or chronic pain.
The average broken bone from a motorcycle accident costs between $30,000 and $100,000 when you add up all the medical care, lost wages, and physical therapy. That’s not even counting the pain and suffering.
Spinal Cord and Back Injuries
Back injuries scare us more than almost anything else. We’ve had clients who ended up paralyzed after getting hit on their motorcycle. Even less serious spinal injuries can mean years of pain, multiple surgeries, and permanent disability.
If you hurt your back or neck in a motorcycle crash, you need to see a doctor right away. Don’t wait. Some spinal injuries don’t show symptoms immediately, but they can get much worse if you don’t get treatment fast.
Wrongful Death Cases
Last year, 35 motorcycle riders died on Illinois roads. When someone you love dies in a motorcycle accident, no amount of money brings them back. But you still have bills to pay, kids to raise, and a future to plan without them.
Illinois wrongful death law lets family members recover money for funeral costs, lost income, and loss of companionship. These cases are complicated and emotional. We handle them with care while still fighting hard for every dollar your family deserves.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Naperville
The first few hours after your crash make or break your case. Here’s what you need to do:
Call 911 and get the police to the scene. You want an official accident report that shows what happened. Even if you feel okay, tell the paramedics about every injury. Pain and injuries often show up hours or days later.
Take pictures of everything: your bike, the other vehicle, your injuries, the road conditions, skid marks, everything. Get names and phone numbers from anyone who saw what happened. Witnesses disappear fast.
Go to the emergency room even if you think you’re fine. Some injuries hide for days. If you skip the hospital and try to file a claim later, the insurance company will say you weren’t really hurt.
Don’t talk to the other driver’s insurance company without calling us first. They will record everything you say and use it against you. They’re trained to get you to say things that hurt your case.
How We Handle Your Motorcycle Accident Case
First, we meet with you for free. You tell us what happened, and we tell you if you have a case. If we take your case, you don’t pay us anything unless we win.
We start by collecting all the evidence, police reports, medical records, witness statements, photos, everything. We talk to accident reconstruction experts who can prove exactly how the crash happened and whose fault it was.
Then we deal with the insurance companies so you don’t have to. They try to wear people down with delays and lowball offers. We don’t let them get away with it. We push back hard until they pay what’s fair.
Most cases settle without going to trial, but some insurance companies won’t play fair. When that happens, we take them to court. Our founder, Marc Shuman, has a 95% success rate at trial. Insurance companies know we’re not afraid to go before a judge and jury.
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Understanding Illinois Motorcycle Laws
Illinois doesn’t require motorcyclists over 18 to wear helmets if they have the proper insurance coverage. That said, riding without a helmet is risky. If you get hurt and weren’t wearing a helmet, the insurance company will use it against you. They’ll argue your injuries would have been less serious if you’d worn one.
Lane splitting is illegal in Illinois. You can’t ride between lanes of traffic. If you were lane splitting when you crashed, it makes your case harder, but not impossible. We’ve still won cases where the rider was partly at fault because the other driver did something even worse.
You have two years from the date of your accident to file a lawsuit in Illinois. If you wait longer than that, you lose your right to sue. Don’t wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget things, and medical records get lost.
Why Naperville Riders Choose Shuman Legal
We’ve collected millions of dollars for motorcycle accident victims across Illinois. We understand the bias against riders. We know how insurance companies try to blame you for the crash even when it wasn’t your fault.
Other law firms treat motorcycle cases the same as car accidents. That’s a mistake. Bike crashes are different, different injuries, different laws, different insurance issues. We know these differences, and we use them to get you more money.
You can reach us 24/7. Motorcycle accidents don’t happen on a schedule, and neither do we. When you call, you talk to a real person from our team, not an answering service. We’re based right here in the Chicago area with an office in Naperville at 2135 City Gate Lane.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Naperville
Left-turn accidents kill and injure more riders than almost anything else. A car turns left in front of you at an intersection, and there’s nowhere to go. Route 59 and Ogden Avenue both have intersections where this happens regularly.
Distracted drivers are everywhere now. Everyone’s looking at their phones instead of watching for motorcycles. When a driver hits you because they were texting, we make sure they pay for that choice.
Poor road conditions cause a lot of crashes, too. Gravel in a turn, potholes, uneven pavement—things that barely affect a car can put a motorcycle on the ground. If bad road maintenance caused your crash, the city or county might be liable.
Some accidents happen because of defective motorcycle parts. Bad tires, brake failures, throttle problems—when your bike fails, you can sue the manufacturer. These cases are complex, but they’re worth it.
Your Rights as an Injured Motorcycle Rider
You have the right to see any doctor you want. The insurance company can’t force you to use their doctors. If they try, tell them no and call us.
You have the right to be treated fairly, even if you don’t have health insurance. Some hospitals and doctors will work with us on payment plans until your case settles.
You have the right to reject low settlement offers. Just because the insurance company offers you money doesn’t mean you have to take it. Most first offers are way too low.
You have the right to see all the documents about your case. If the insurance company or the other driver has evidence, you can demand to see it.
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Real Results for Real Riders
We’ve settled hundreds of motorcycle accident cases in DuPage County and across Illinois. One client got $425,000 after a driver merged into him on I-88. Another received $310,000 when someone ran a red light at Naperville Road and 75th Street.
These aren’t just numbers. These are real people who had medical bills, lost wages, and years of recovery ahead of them. The money we got them meant they could focus on getting better instead of worrying about how to pay rent.
We don’t take every case that walks through the door. We take the ones we know we can win. When we take your case, we’re committing to fight for you until we get results.
Getting Started Is Easy
Call us at (630) 349-5244 or (800) 722-9744. Tell us what happened. We’ll tell you honestly if we think you have a case.
If we take your case, you don’t pay us anything upfront. We work on contingency, which means we only get paid if you get paid. If we don’t win, you don’t owe us a penny.
The consultation is free and completely confidential. You’re not committed to anything by calling us. We just want to help you understand your options.
Don’t let the insurance company take advantage of you. They have lawyers working for them from day one. You should, too.
Time matters in these cases. Evidence disappears. Witnesses move away or forget details. The sooner you call, the stronger your case will be.
Your focus should be on healing, not fighting with insurance companies. Let us handle the legal mess while you recover. That’s what we do best.
Shuman Legal has been helping injured people in Naperville and throughout Illinois for years. Our team knows the local courts, the judges, and how to win cases in DuPage County. We’re ready to fight for you.
