Bicycling is popular in the Palatine area for transportation and recreation, promoting activity and lower carbon emissions. However, it poses risks with thousands of bike accidents occurring annually. If you or a loved one is injured in a bicycle accident, seek legal representation from an experienced Palatine bicycle accident lawyer from our law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers.
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Common Causes of Bicycle Crashes in Palatine
Common causes of bicycle accidents include:
Distracted driving: Texting, eating, or other distractions
Failure to yield: Not yielding at intersections, crosswalks, or when turning
Door collisions: When drivers open their car doors without checking for cyclists
Poor road maintenance: Potholes, debris, and road hazards even in designated bicycle lanes.
Vehicle defects: Faulty brakes, tires, or parts
Common Bicycle Accident Injuries
A bicycle rider is vulnerable on the road and can sustain serious injuries in accidents with motor vehicles, including:
Head injuries: High risk for everything from concussions to severe brain injuries (TBI).
Broken bones: Car-bicycle collisions often result in fractures and other orthopedic injuries.
Spinal cord injuries (SCI): Serious accidents can lead to paralysis or long-term disabilities.
Soft tissue injuries: Common are bruises, sprains, and strains from collisions.
How Can a Bicycle Accident Attorney Help Me?
When bicycle accident victims have been injured, bicycle accident attorneys can help with a personal injury claim:
Dealing with insurance companies: An insurance company often tries to minimize or deny claims. A skilled lawyer will negotiate to ensure you get fair financial compensation in a bicycle accident claim.
Proving fault: To get compensation, you need to prove negligent parties were to blame. A skilled lawyer can gather evidence and build a strong case.
Experience with similar cases: An experienced lawyer has handled similar cases and knows how to navigate the legal system for the best outcome.
What To Do After a Bicycle Accident in Palatine
If you’re in a bicycle accident, follow these steps:
Get immediate medical care
Report to the police and get your police report
Collect evidence like photos of injuries or bike damage
Document witness information
Contact a Cook County bicycle accident attorney
Compensation Bike Crash Victims Can Recover
If you’re injured in a bicycle crash, you could get compensation for:
Medical bills and other medical expenses
Lost wages
Pain and suffering
Property damage
What Is My Bicycle Accident Worth?
Each bike accident case is unique, and the value will be determined by the circumstances surrounding your accident. Factors include:
Injury severity: More serious injuries typically lead to larger settlements.
Impact on your life: Inability to work or long-term disabilities may raise the value.
Insurance coverage: Adequate insurance from motor vehicle drivers often means a higher settlement.
If you or a loved one is injured in a bicycle motor vehicle accident in Palatine, contact an experienced lawyer at our law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers. We will work tirelessly to seek compensation you deserve for your injuries and damages.
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We offer a no-obligation consultation to discuss your case and explore your legal options.
If you or a loved one is injured in a bicycle accident, seek legal help from a Palatine bicycle accident lawyer.
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Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
Britt C.
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