Motorcyclist Injured In Decatur Car Accident by Division and Martin Luther King
Personal Injury - September 22, 2024
Investigation Underway After Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Decatur Car Accident By Martin Luther King and Division
DECATUR, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2024) – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Decatur car accident by the intersection of Division and Martin Luther King.
Decatur police are saying that the collision took place around 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. A vehicle was going east on Division before stopping and entering the intersection into the path of a motorcyclist.
The motorcyclist was unable to avoid the collision and hit the back driver’s side door of the vehicle. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim.
He was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Decatur Car Accidents
Motorcyclists are uniquely vulnerable in car accidents. They lack the protection of enclosed vehicles and are more likely to be overlooked. According to the National Safety Council, “Although motorcycles make up only 3% of all registered vehicles and 0.7% of all vehicle miles traveled in the United States, motorcyclists accounted for 14.6% of all traffic fatalities and 3.5% of all injuries in 2022. A factor that directly influences motorcycle fatality trends is helmet use.” There are a number of steps that drivers should take in order to avoid car accidents.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
- Drivers should use their turn signals to alert other drivers of their presence.
- Drivers should slow down during periods of inclement weather.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. Many collisions are due to drivers that make dangerous left turns. Pursuant to Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11-707), no person shall make a left turn or U-turn upon a roadway unless such a movement can be made with reasonable safety. If a driver makes a left turn into the path of another vehicle prior to a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of motorcycle accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
The vast majority of motorcycle collisions are completely preventable. They tend to take place when drivers make dangerous turns or are not paying attention to the road ahead of them. It can be hard to know where to begin after any car accident. It is important that victims understand that they do have legal options. They are able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil claim.
Investigating Illinois Motorcycle Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the man injured in this Decatur motorcycle accident. It is our sincere hope that he is Abel to make a full recovery. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Decatur motorcycle accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of motorcycle accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
