Danger on the Roadway: Automobile and Bicycle Collisions
Bicycling is an extremely popular activity across the United States, especially in warmer climates. Although bicyclists have rights and sometimes even special biking lanes or trails, many drivers of cars and trucks do not always respect these rights. Thousands of individuals are either fatally or critically injured every year due to collisions between bicyclists and vehicles. Financial and emotional devastation is the result to the affected families. If a loved one or family member has been the victim in a bicycle accident, an experienced Chicago personal injury attorney can help you get the money needed for medical costs, lost wages and any other expenses.
New traffic laws concerning bicycles exist and it is important to know the details behind these laws because they will not protect you if a bicyclist is injured due to your negligence. For example, one may not drive in a designated bike lane unless he or she is planning on immediately turning off the road. If a right lane is being shared with a bicyclist, drivers must yield to the bicyclist. Remember, individuals who ride bicycles are also subject to the same traffic laws of automobiles and trucks. Illinois personal injury lawyers stress the importance of protecting yourself by following the laws of the roadway whether you are on a bicycle or in an automobile.
Although vehicle collisions only account for one third of bicycle accidents, they are responsible for the majority of injuries and deaths. Over 75% of these are head injuries. Sadly, recent statistics show a bicyclist is fatally injured every six hours. Often times these accidents can be prevented. Contact a Chicago personal injury attorney if you or a loved one has been injured on a bicycle. Other types of negligence can occur such as defective products, negligent manufacturing and product liability. A skilled Illinois personal injury lawyer can help fight for your rights.
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