Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents can cause a broad range of serious injuries due to the nature of the vehicle and the force generated by impact with larger and more protected cars or trucks. Understanding the steps to take after being involved in a motorcycle accident can have a bearing on the success of your claim. It should be noted that prioritizing safety and seeking necessary medical attention should be a primary concern following any accident. Due to…

On February 14, 2023, Yvette Loizon, partner at Clifford Law Offices, obtained a record $5 million settlement on behalf of a 59-year-old man who was left permanently debilitated as a result of being struck by a pickup truck while riding his motorcycle. Loizon and Sean P. Driscoll of Driscoll Law Group represented the victim. Mark T. Bretall of Mokena, Illinois was riding his motorcycle in Downers Grove on September 14, 2017, when a truck failed…

Clifford Law Offices has been awarded a place on several of Expertise.com’s 2023 lists identifying the top motor vehicle accident lawyers in Chicago. Expertise.com carefully selects the top lawyers in the city based on the following five criteria: Reputation, Credibility, Experience, Availability, and Professionalism. After reviewing 724 Car Accident Lawyers, Expertise listed Clifford Law Offices as one of the top 30 firms. Additionally, the firm was listed in the top 16 Motorcycle Accident Lawyers out…

According to Insurance Information Institute, over 8 million registered motorcycles were on the roads in 2014. And according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “In 2013 motorcyclists were about 26 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash per vehicle mile traveled and five times more likely to be injured.” To read more motorcycle crash statistics, click here. Victims of severe motorcycle crashes need experienced accident lawyers Clifford Law…

Agencies Provide Extensive Motorcycle Safety Resources Check out Motorcycle Safety at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for background information, the motorcycle safety guide and state-by-state fact sheets. Also visit Motorcycles at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the studies, free brochures and the latest public safety campaign material. Motorcycle Safety Foundation Encourages Rider Courses The Motorcycle Safety Foundation offers a wide range of training courses for motorcyclists of all skill and experience…

By the Numbers 8 Million Riders: Motorcycle ridership is at an all-time high in the United States with more than 8 million registered motorcycles on the roads in 2010. Source: State Motor-Vehicle Registrations, U.S. Department of Transportation 1,829 Lives Saved: Motorcycle helmets saved 1,829 lives in 2008. An estimated 823 lives could have been saved if all motorcyclists had been wearing helmets. Source: Motorcycle Facts (download), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 25 Times Cars: Per…

Americans love motorcycles: the wide-open road, the sense of freedom, the “Born to Be Wild” spirit of adventure. As summer nears and warm weather beckons, you too might be thinking about a biking adventure. You won’t be alone. According to numerous government and industry sources, motorcycle ridership in the United States is at an all-time high. But while crash fatalities involving cars and light trucks are at an all-time low, motorcycle deaths nearly doubled from…