As a motorcyclist, you know that when a largely unprotected motorcyclist is hit by a 3,000-pound vehicle, he or she will be left with severe injuries more often than not. Motorcyclists also continue to be overrepresented in fatal motorcycle accidents. In 2023, 15 percent of all traffic fatalities were motorcyclists – the highest number of motorcyclists killed in traffic collisions since 1975.
Since motorcycles make up only about 3 percent of the total number of registered vehicles, the risks are clear. When a motorcyclist is hit by a driver who then flees the scene of the accident, recovering damages for medical expenses, lost current and future wages, and pain and suffering can be much more complex. If you are the victim of a hit-and-run driver, it can be extremely beneficial to speak to a knowledgeable Plainfield, IL motorcycle accident lawyer.