Chicago's growing cycling community deserves safe streets — and full legal protection when negligent drivers cause crashes. Our bicycle accident attorneys know Illinois cycling law inside and out, and fight hard for every injured rider.
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Under Illinois law, cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle operators on public roads. Drivers must give cyclists at least 3 feet of space when passing, yield at crosswalks, and check for cyclists before opening car doors. When drivers violate these rules and injure cyclists, they are legally liable for the full extent of resulting injuries — which are often severe given the lack of physical protection a bicycle provides.
Insurers frequently try to minimize bicycle accident claims by arguing the cyclist was moving too fast, riding in the wrong lane, or not visible enough. Our Chicago bicycle accident attorneys are skilled at countering these arguments with accident reconstruction analysis, traffic camera footage, and expert testimony to establish clear driver liability and secure maximum compensation.
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Car doors opened into a cyclist's path — one of the most common Chicago bike injuries.
Drivers who fail to yield or run red lights, striking cyclists in intersections.
Drivers who cut off or merge into cyclists without checking their mirrors.
Texting drivers who fail to see cyclists sharing the road.
Drivers who turn right across a cyclist's path — extremely common and dangerous.
Oncoming drivers turning left directly into a cyclist's lane of travel.
Using UM coverage and other remedies to recover when a driver flees.
Potholes, debris, and defective road conditions that cause serious bike crashes.
Our attorneys fight for every category of damages available under Illinois law. Don't settle for less than you deserve.
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Illinois has strict statutes of limitations. The sooner you act, the stronger your case.