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Illinois LawSched Aug 13Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Claims for Chicago Motorcyclists: Your Real Lifeline
Hit by an uninsured or underinsured driver in Chicago? Learn how Illinois UM/UIM coverage protects motorcyclists, how UIM stacks, and what limits to carry.
Illinois LawSched Aug 20The 50% Rule: How Illinois Comparative Negligence Can Make or Break Your Motorcycle Claim
Illinois' 50% comparative negligence rule can wipe out a motorcycle claim. Learn how fault is shared, how insurers blame riders, and how to fight back.
Illinois LawSched Aug 27Lane Splitting and Lane Filtering in Illinois: Is It Legal in 2026?
Is lane splitting legal in Illinois in 2026? Learn the law, how filtering differs, and how splitting can hurt a Chicago rider's crash claim under the 50% rule.
Illinois LawSched Sep 3What Damages Can You Recover After a Chicago Motorcycle Accident?
What damages can Chicago motorcyclists recover after a crash? A rider's guide to economic, non-economic, and punitive damages under Illinois law.
Illinois LawSched Sep 10Hit-and-Run on a Motorcycle in Chicago: What to Do and How UM Coverage Helps
Hit by a driver who fled in Chicago? Learn the immediate steps, why the police report matters, and how Illinois UM coverage pays after a motorcycle hit-and-run.
Motorcycle SafetySched Sep 17Wet Leaves and Cold Mornings: Fall Motorcycle Riding Hazards in Chicagoland
Fall is prime riding season in Chicagoland, and one of the trickiest. Learn the wet-leaf, black-ice, sun-glare, and deer hazards that put riders down every autumn.
Illinois LawSched Sep 24Dealing With the Insurance Adjuster After a Chicago Motorcycle Crash
That friendly insurance adjuster after your Chicago motorcycle crash isn't on your side. Learn the tactics, what not to sign, and the questions to ask before you talk.
News & RecallsSched Oct 1Distracted Driving in Illinois: The Laws That Protect Chicago Riders
Illinois' hands-free law protects Chicago motorcyclists. Learn how a distracted-driving citation and phone records prove the other driver's fault after a crash.
Illinois LawSched Oct 8How Long Does a Motorcycle Injury Case Take in Illinois? A Realistic Timeline
How long does a Chicago motorcycle injury settlement take? A realistic Illinois timeline — from treatment to settlement or trial — plus the 2-year deadline you can't miss.
Illinois LawSched Oct 15Passenger Injuries on a Motorcycle in Illinois: Who Pays?
Injured as a motorcycle passenger in Illinois? Learn who pays, how UM/UIM and multiple policies apply, and why passengers almost always have a strong claim.
Motorcycle SafetySched Oct 22Winterizing Your Motorcycle in Chicago: Storage, Battery & Spring-Ready Tips
A Chicago rider's checklist to winterize your motorcycle — fuel, battery, tires, storage, insurance, and a spring re-inspection so you're ready to ride.
Rider LifeSched Oct 29Motorcycle Gear That Protects Your Body and Your Injury Claim
Your gear protects more than your skin in Illinois — it protects your injury claim. What to wear, and what to keep after a Chicago motorcycle crash.
Illinois LawSched Nov 5Filing a Motorcycle Injury Lawsuit in Illinois: The 2-Year Deadline and What Happens Next
Illinois gives motorcycle crash victims 2 years to file suit — less against a city. Learn the deadlines, why filing pressures insurers, and what comes next.