Illinois Accident Lawyers Focus on Road Debris Claims
Kane County, Illinois Personal Injury Law Firm Represents Injured Motorcyclists
Many road debris accidents are the result of unsecured cargo that falls from a car or truck. In Illinois, transporting loose or improperly secured cargo could result in criminal penalties and jail time.
When road debris can be connected to a particular company or motorist, then a motorcyclist who sustains property damage and personal injury can pursue monetary compensation from them. However, if the debris was already present on the road – dropped long before a motorcyclist came upon it – it can be more difficult, but certainly not impossible, for the injured person to obtain the compensation they are entitled to.
Holding the State of Illinois Responsible for Road Debris Accidents
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) generally denies responsibility for harms caused by unreported debris on the state’s roadways. However, if evidence exists that the state did not take proper action to ensure that the reported debris was removed from the road, it is possible for a motorcyclist to make an injury claim. The process involved in bringing a lawsuit against a state agency for damages is different than what is required when suing a person or private company:
- Injured persons must report any incident and associated claim directly to the IDOT office closest to the incident.
- Before IDOT will accept liability for damages, proper notice must be given allowing the agency an adequate amount of time to remedy or repair the condition or provide warning of the hazard.
- Claims are reviewed on an individual basis and accepted or denied based upon the unique facts of each accident.
Contact a Kane County, Illinois Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today
Were you injured in a motorcycle accident in Kane County, Illinois that resulted from debris on the roadway? Contact the motorcycle injury attorneys at Kelly Law Offices, LLC online or call 1-800-859-8800 to schedule your free initial case evaluation today.
