Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Godfrey Car Accident

Personal Injury - December 5, 2024

Person Airlifted After Godfrey Motorcycle Accident on Illinois Route 255 by Humbert Road

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Godfrey Car Accident

GODFREY, ILLINOIS (December 5, 2024) – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Godfrey car accident along Illinois Route 255 by Humbert Road.

Madison County authorities are saying that the incident took place on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the motorcyclist.

They were suffering from serious injuries and airlifted to a hospital in order to receive care. The circumstances leading up to the crash remain unknown at this time.

A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.

Liability for Madison County Motorcycle Accidents

Thousands of motorcyclists are killed or seriously injured every year in the United States. 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.” Drivers should take a number of measures in order to prevent accidents.

  • Drivers should slow down during adverse weather conditions.
  • Drivers should not follow other vehicles at unsafe distances.
  • Drivers should check their blind spots before changing lanes.

All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting other vehicles. This requires that they operate their vehicle at a safe speed at all times. If a driver fails to slow down in order to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of motorcycle accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries.

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

Depending on the facts of any case, there could be numerous sources of liability for a motorcycle accident. The company that manufactured a motorcycle could be held at fault. Many collisions are caused by defective tires or stuck accelerators that prevent motorcyclists from being able to drive safely. Any person injured in a motorcycle accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim.

Investigating Madison County Motorcycle Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the motorcyclist injured in this Godfrey motorcycle accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what took place.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Godfrey motorcycle accident? Our team of personal injury 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 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.