Bicycle Accidents
6 articles
Cyclist injury claims in Illinois: fault apportionment, dooring incidents, road-hazard liability, and the special evidence challenges of bike-vs-car collisions.
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Peoria Bicycle Accident Lawyer →Bicycle Accidents Caused by Road Hazards in Illinois: Potholes, Debris, and Poor Maintenance
Bicycle accidents caused by road hazards like potholes may hold the government liable for negligent maintenance. Property owners can also be sued…
Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accidents in Illinois: Recovering Compensation Without a Driver
Hit-and-run bicycle accidents can be reported to police for investigation and pursued through uninsured motorist coverage. Your own auto insurance UM policy…
Hit by a Car on Your Bike in Illinois? (2026)
If a driver hits you while you are biking in Illinois, fault usually turns on traffic laws, lane position, right-of-way, passing distance,…
Bicycle Accidents at Intersections in Illinois: Right-of-Way and Liability
Bicycle accidents at intersections often result from drivers failing to yield or running red lights. Right-of-way rules establish liability when drivers violate…
Illinois Dooring Law: Cyclist Rights Under 625 ILCS 5/11-1407
If a driver opens a car door into a cyclist in Illinois, the driver is often at fault under 625 ILCS 5/11-1407.…
Bicycle Accident Claims in Illinois: Legal Rights for Injured Cyclists
Bicycle accident claims in Illinois recover medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and permanent injuries. Comparative negligence applies if the cyclist…