Dooring Motorcycle Accidents

Dooring accidents are a serious danger for motorcyclists, especially in busy urban areas like Chicago. These crashes happen when a driver or passenger opens a car door directly into the path of an oncoming motorcycle. Because motorcycle riders have little time to react, they often collide with the door and get thrown over the handlebars of the bike or swerve and crash trying to avoid it.  The nature of dooring accidents often results in serious injuries, including head injuries, shoulder injuries, neck/back injuries, and broken bones. 

If this happened to you, you may be wondering, “Can I sue if someone opened their door into my motorcycle?” The answer is yes. In most cases, the person who opened the door without checking for oncoming traffic can be held legally responsible. At Rundio Injury Law, our experienced dooring motorcycle accident attorneys can help you pursue full compensation for your injuries, medical bills, and other losses.

Why Do Dooring Accidents Happen?

Dooring accidents are almost always preventable. They usually occur because someone in a parked car fails to look before opening their door into traffic. Common causes include:

• Distracted or careless occupants not checking mirrors or blind spots
• Parking along busy streets or bike lanes
• Opening a door without signaling or awareness of passing traffic
• Poor visibility at night or in bad weather

Illinois law requires vehicle occupants to check for approaching traffic before opening their doors. This includes motorcycles. When they fail to do so, they can be held liable for any injuries or damages that result.

Who Is Liable for a Dooring Motorcycle Accident?

In most cases, the person who opened the car door is at fault. However, depending on the situation, others may share liability, such as:

• A rideshare driver who stopped in an unsafe location
• A delivery company employee who opened a door into traffic
• A municipality that failed to provide safe or visible parking zones

Rundio Injury Law will investigate every aspect of your case, collect evidence, and hold all negligent parties accountable.

How Can Rundio Injury Law Help You In A Dooring Accident?

After a dooring motorcycle accident, insurance companies may try to minimize your injuries or argue that you were partially at fault. We know their tactics and how to fight them. So, if someone opened their car door into the path of your motorcycle, don’t wait to take action. You may be entitled to significant compensation for your injuries, medical costs, and lost wages.

Contact Rundio Injury Law today for a free case evaluation. You’ll connect with an experienced dooring motorcycle accident lawyer who will fight to hold negligent parties accountable. Most important of all, we’ll work to maximize your recovery and get the compensation you deserve.