Skokie, IL (May 27, 2024) – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in the north suburbs on Sunday night, police said.
Skokie police said the crash happened on Dempster Street at LeClaire Avenue just before 10:00 p.m.
A motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on Dempster when someone driving a red van or SUV northbound from LeClaire entered the Dempster intersection, causing a collision, police said. The driver of that vehicle then fled the scene. The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The N.O.R.T.A.F. Major Crash Assistance Team is helping investigate the crash. The intersection was closed for the investigation and has since reopened, but further information was not immediately available.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time.
Motorcycle Accidents in Chicagoland
In Chicago, motorcycle collisions cause tens of thousands of injuries and a considerable number of fatalities. An estimated 70,000 to 80,000 people are injured annually in motorcycle accidents across the nation. Furthermore, motorcycle collisions claim the lives of approximately 4,000 to 5,000 individuals annually.
Additional liability may extend to multiple parties for the accident-related damages that you incurred. In most cases, negligent motorists are to blame. However, with additional investigation, additional relevant entities will be identified as the cause of your injury. Our Chicago motorcycle accident attorney will challenge the insurance company to secure maximum compensation for your injury claim, regardless of the cause of the collision. You must demonstrate that the opposing party was negligent and liable. The contentious notion of negligence concerns an individual’s lack of reasonable care. As a result of these failings, another individual is injured.
After a motorcycle collision, the staff of the Romaker Law Firm is prepared to advocate for justice on your and your family’s behalf. Insurance companies will exploit your collision to reduce the amount of money you are obligated to pay. Fortunately, our Chicago-area accident attorneys at the Romaker Law Firm can schedule a free consultation with you today. Following collisions, we have assisted residents of Illinois and Chicago in obtaining the fair compensation necessary to cover their losses and damages. Contact our motorcycle accident lawyers in Chicagoland at 312-377-7000 to learn more about your options following a crash.
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