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Updated September 2026. General information, not legal advice about your case.
Motorcycle accidents in Chicago: what to know
In 2024, 6,228 motorcyclists were killed and an estimated 86,887 were injured in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Riders have no protection around them. Injuries are often serious: fractures, road rash, head and spine injuries.
In Chicago, many rider crashes happen on the Dan Ryan, the Kennedy and Lake Shore Drive, and on city streets where potholes, parked-car doors and left-turning drivers add risk. The riding season is short and busy.
Illinois rules for riders
- Helmets. Illinois does not require adult riders to wear a helmet. The insurer may still argue that a helmet would have reduced a head injury. The other driver's fault for the crash is a separate question.
- Lane splitting. Illinois law does not permit lane splitting. Insurers look for this first. The evidence decides what really happened.
- Shared fault. Illinois reduces your compensation by your share of the blame. If your share is more than 50%, you recover nothing.
- Deadlines vary. Claims against a government agency can have shorter or special deadlines. Call early.
How these crashes happen
- A car turns left across the rider's path
- A driver changes lanes without checking the blind spot
- A car door opens into the rider's path
- Rear-end crashes in stop-and-go traffic
- Potholes, gravel and uneven pavement
Drivers often say, "I never saw the motorcycle." That is not a defense. It is often proof that the driver was not looking.
Insurers and riders
Insurance adjusters often assume the rider was speeding or reckless. Evidence changes that: photos of the scene, damage to both vehicles, video, witness statements and, in serious cases, crash reconstruction. We collect it early, before it is lost.
What to do now
- Get medical care, even if you feel OK. Some injuries show up days later.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer.
- Save photos, witness names and the police report number.
- Ask nearby businesses to save video right away. See how long camera footage is kept.
- Do not repair your motorcycle or throw away your helmet and gear. They are evidence.
- Call us. The consultation is free, and there is no fee or cost unless we recover money for you.
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