Motorcyclist Injured In Joliet Car Accident on North Larkin Avenue

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Motorcyclist Injured In Joliet Car Accident on North Larkin Avenue

JOLIET, ILLINOIS (August 25, 2024) – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Joliet car accident along North Larkin Avenue.

Will County officials are saying that the incident took place around 7:57 a.m. on Friday. A man was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he was hit by a Nissan that got into a left-turn lane.

Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. He was taken to St. Joseph Medical Center with major injuries. A full investigation into the accident remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For Illinois Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycles lack the protection of enclosed vehicles and thus pose a number of hazards to operators. 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.” Drivers should take a number of measures in order to avoid hitting motorcyclists.

  • Drivers should check their blind spots before making left turns.
  • Drivers should abstain from drugs and other intoxicating substances.
  • Drivers should use their horns when necessary to alert other drivers of their presence.

All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting other drivers. Drivers must yield the right of way to other drivers close enough so as to pose a hazard before making a left turn. If a driver makes a left turn into the path of another vehicle, this could be the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of motorcycle accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.

  • Broken bones
  • Head injuries
  • Lacerations
  • Spinal cord injuries

It can be hard to know where to begin after any motorcycle accident. Victims may need to take extensive periods of time away from work. Any person who is injured in a motorcycle accident may be able to seek some measure of justice and accountability through a civil claim. A motorcycle accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.

Investigating Joliet Motorcycle Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the motorcyclist injured in this Joliet collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. It is our hope that steps are taken to make this stretch of road safer.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Joliet motorcycle accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We are committed to helping accident victims get the support and justice that they deserve. 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.