Chicago Accident and Injury Lawyer Blog

I don't think that any of us anticipated such a mild winter this year, especially with Accuweather's prediction late last year that Chicago would see 50 to 60 inches of snow this winter. Instead, we've seen nary a bit. I must admit, I am fine with the lack of snow.

Of course, that does not mean that our roads are not riddled with potholes. It is typically the freezing and then reheating of pavement that causes potholes to form. They may become larger and more severe as roads are over-used and subject to severe wear and tear. According to a recent article in the Chicago Tribune: "Potholes represent part of a growing problem with crumbling roads across Illinois." The article further states that "[s]tate roads are wearing out 33 percent faster than they are being repaired, according to a new study by the Transportation for Illinois Coalition." Furthermore, the Coalition found that "[o]n average, motorists pay an additional $340 per year in the Chicago area in vehicle costs from poor road conditions."

Potholes that go unrepaired are hazards that can cause car crashes and property damage. The suspension and shock systems in vehicles suffer greatly, and unsuspecting drivers could face potentially serious injuries, especially if the driver loses control of the vehicle and crashes into another vehicle. Motorcyclists and bicyclists are particularly vulnerable to injury if they hit a pothole. The Chicago car crash attorneys recognize that motorcyclists or bicyclists that hit a pothole may easily fall and suffer severe injuries or death.

The Illinois motorcycle accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll are presently working on a number of serious motorcycle accident matters and actively pursuing justice for those who were wrongly injured. A few of the motorcycle accident cases we are pursuing include: a Naperville man who was seriously injured when the driver of a vehicle lost control, drove in the opposite lane of traffic and collided with the motorcyclist who was patiently waiting at a red light on his stopped Harley Davidson; a Tinley Park woman who was involved in a serious accident in Joliet while she was riding on the back of a Harley Davidson; and a matter involving a St. Charles resident, who nearly required a leg amputation, after a vehicle hit him.