Richard Newlin, 43, injured after crashing motorcycle into ditch on Route 40 at County Road 1075 in Effingham, Illinois
Motorcycle Rider Injured in Crash West of Effingham
State police report a cycle operated by 43-year-old Richard Newlin of Edgewood ran off the highway to the left and crashed into a ditch. Newlin was taken for treatment of what were termed non-life threatening injuries.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.
When a motorcycle crash is caused by negligence, additional steps need to be taken to protect the legal rights of the injured motorcyclist or the family members of someone killed in a motorcycle crash. Go here to learn more about motorcycle accidents and claims.