Free Consultation
Free Consultation
Fighting Bias Against Local Riders
Riding a motorcycle through Chicago offers unmatched freedom, but it also exposes you to severe vulnerabilities. When a negligent driver sideswipes a biker on the Kennedy Expressway or cuts off a rider in Logan Square, the insurance company often points fingers at the motorcyclist first. At Shindler & Shindler, we turn what seems like an uphill battle against biased insurers into victories for bikers.
Brothers Rob and Keith Shindler know motorcycle crashes inside and out. We refuse to let corporate adjusters rely on unfair stereotypes to minimize your physical and financial recovery.
Because motorcycles are smaller and harder for distracted drivers to spot, certain areas of the city are notoriously hazardous for riders. Our firm regularly investigates catastrophic collisions in high-risk zones including:
Following a motorcycle wreck, insurance adjusters immediately look for ways to shift the blame to the rider. They will claim you were lane-splitting, speeding, or riding recklessly. We use a step-by-step approach to aggressively shut down these defenses.
We collaborate with motorcycle-experienced accident reconstructionists. By analyzing skid marks, vehicle impact points, and electronic data, we prove exactly how the driver’s failure to yield caused the crash.
Illinois remains one of the few states that does not require adult riders to wear helmets. While you will not receive a ticket for riding without one, insurance companies frequently try to use the absence of a helmet to argue that your injuries are your own fault. We understand how to counter this tactic. We isolate the driver’s clear negligence as the sole proximate cause of the accident, ensuring your right to compensation is protected under state law.
In a motorcycle claim, your riding gear is critical evidence. We instruct our clients to preserve their helmet, jacket, and boots in a secure, unwashed state. The damage to your safety gear provides undeniable proof of the trajectory and force of the impact, making it much harder for insurers to downplay the severity of the wreck.
Because motorcycles offer zero structural protection, a collision almost always results in serious trauma, such as complex fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injuries.
Injured riders across Chicago are frequently taken to the city’s top emergency networks. We manage the collection of medical records and future care projections from key facilities including:
If negotiations with the insurance carrier stall, we do not waste time. We file suit immediately at the Richard J. Daley Center in the Circuit Court of Cook County. Our team builds a trial-ready file complete with expert affidavits and rider-specific legal strategies to show Cook County juries the real impact the accident has had on your daily independence.
While the physical variables of a bike wreck are unique, your case operates under the standard rules of Illinois personal injury law.
I’ve known Rob for over 20 years, and during that time, I’ve watched him and his brother Keith help countless people navigate their challenges. Referring someone to a professional is always a big deal, but I’ve never hesitated to send my family and friends to these two.
Peter N
I was in an auto accident and felt like nobody was listening to my concerns. When Rob got recommended to me, I was expecting another half-hearted look at my case and was nervous about going. The entire first meeting, I had felt like I was meeting with an old friend.
Camren McQuitter
From the start, Rob and Keith demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a genuine dedication to my case. They took the time to explain every detail clearly, ensuring I fully understood each step, which gave me great confidence throughout the process. What truly stood out was their unwavering commitment to my success.
Jae Nev
Railroad worker who was permanently injured after not being provided proper protective equipment.
Injured Illinois truck driver in an accident in TN and hit by an Iowa licensed driver.
