$375,000 Settlement for Cyclist Whose Bicycle Flipped In Avoiding a Vehicle Attempting an Unlawful U-Turn
On the morning of October 10, 2020, our client decided to go on a leisurely bike ride through Highland Park, with two of her close friends. While cruising Southbound on St. Johns Avenue, approaching Laurel Avenue, our client suddenly noticed a vehicle pop out from the right side of the roadway and attempt to make […]
$250,000.00 Policy Limit Settlement for Cyclist Who Suffered A Traumatic Brain Injury After Being Struck By A Car
Our client, a 63-year-old man, was leisurely riding his bicycle in his neighborhood of Mount Prospect, IL. While heading eastbound on Busse Avenue, approaching the intersection of Wa Pella Avenue, our client was struck by a vehicle attempting to make a left hand turn from Busse Avenue onto Southbound Wa Pella Avenue. Our client was […]
Bicycle Accident Lawsuit Involving Car With Go-Pro
For nearly three decades, I have been involved in handling bicycle accident cases. As you can imagine, most of them involve drivers of cars acting negligently, causing an accident and injuries. In most of the cases, the driver of the car blames the person operating the bicycle. More often than not, it becomes he said […]
Fatal Cyclists Accidents & City Truck Side Guards & Mirrors
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a series of devastating accidents in Chicago and nearby cities where cyclists were killed after colliding with right-turning trucks. The City of Chicago responded to this by passing a new ordinance requiring city-contracted trucks to install side guards and additional mirrors. The ordinance is to be implemented in […]
Chicago Dockless Bikes & Electric Scooters: What You Need To Know
Have you noticed those brightly colored bikes and scooters on Chicago streets lately? Chances are, you’ve encountered one of those “dockless” vehicles – bicycles and scooters that can be rented without the need for docking stations. Equipped with digital locking mechanisms, these two-wheelers can be unlocked with a paid smartphone app and then digitally locked […]
“Dooring” is illegal – Chicago Bicycle Accident Attorney
“Dooring” is illegal in Chicago – Chicago Bicycle Accident Attorney Cyclists in Chicago should be aware that dooring isn’t just an unfortunate side effect of riding in a big city; it’s a legal accident and is considered the fault of the motorist. If you’re a regular cyclist in Chicago, know your rights and report motorists […]
