Riding a bike for the first time is one of the most memorable times in a person’s life. However, cyclists should be weary when riding throughout the streets of Illinois. In 2014, Illinois ranked 5th in the nation for the most cycling related fatalities.*
Bike Accidents are Preventable
Cyclists often ride on the road in conjunction with other motorists. When a car crashes with a bicycle, the cyclist is very susceptible to serious injuries, especially if he or she is not wearing a helmet. Currently, Illinois does not require cyclists to wear a helmet while riding. However, that does not come without risks. Generally, the most common injuries sustained by cyclists that do not wear helmets are traumatic brain injuries and neck injuries.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Annually, 26,000 people, children and adults, suffer traumatic brain injuries related to cycling accidents throughout the nation.** Traumatic brain injuries can range in severity, from a concussion to a coma and even death. Furthermore, the treatment costs associated with traumatic brain injuries and future rehabilitation can be quite daunting.
Cyclists, Remain Alert
When cycling throughout the suburbs or in the city, cyclists should remain aware of motorists on the road. Unfortunately, while you may be taking every precaution available, you cannot guarantee that all motorists are doing the same. For example, a woman riding her bike in Lincoln Park was seriously injured after she was struck by a truck.***
Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys can Help
All motorists owe a duty of care to people lawfully on Illinois roads, including cyclists. When a motorist breaches that duty of care, he or she is liable for damages. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a motorist in a cycling accident, contact our Chicago bicycle accident attorneys today. We help our clients obtain the compensation and the justice they deserve.
—
* Ranking: Governors Highway Safety Association
** Statistics: Head Injuries and Bicycle Safety
*** Article: Lincoln Park hit-and-run: Bicyclist seriously injured by utility truck
Contact the Chicago Bicycle Accident Law Firm of Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys for Help Today
For more information, please contact the experienced Chicago bicycle accident lawyers at Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys today. We offer free consultations.
We proudly serve Cook County, Will County, Kendall County, and its surrounding areas:
Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys – Chicago Office
10 S La Salle St STE 1230, Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 726-1616
Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys – Joliet Office
195 Springfield Ave, Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 726-1616
