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Chicago Bike Lane Accident Attorneys at Abels & Annes, P.C.
Bicycling in the greater Chicago area is becoming more and more popular as each year passes. Currently, many adults choose to ride for pleasure, for exercise, and for transportation around the city on an occasional or even regular basis. Additionally, children can be seen riding bikes and the advent of bike sharing programs like Divvy means that even tourists are getting into the Chicago bicycle scene.
The City of Chicago has responded to this increase in ridership by developing bicycle lanes, a designated area of certain roadways where cyclists can ride without interference from motor vehicles. The idea of bicycle lanes is to keep both vehicular and cycle traffic moving while limiting the interaction between these forms of transit, thereby decreasing the odds that a collision will occur.
Unfortunately, the advent of bike lanes in the city has not eliminated all of the collisions that take place between cyclists and cars and bicycle lane accidents happen with regularity in Chicago. When they happen, bike lane crashes often result in injuries to those on the bike. Typical causes of these crashes include (1) encroachment of a vehicle upon a bicycle lane and (2) a vehicle failing to yield to a cyclist with the right of way, particularly when the vehicle is attempting to turn.
The vast majority of collisions between a bicycle and a motor vehicle at or near a bike lane in Chicago happen due to the negligence of one or more individuals involved. This can provide an injury victim with the right to seek financial compensation for the harm done to her in a court of law and with the assistance of a personal injury lawyer but to obtain relief, an injury victim must act within a time period specified by law.
If you were hurt while riding in a bicycle lane in Chicago or if someone you love was injured or killed, call the legal team at Abels & Annes, P.C. and let us provide you with a free case consultation without obligation. We can be reached 24/7 toll free at (855) LAW-CHICAGO (529-2442) or locally at (312) 924-7575 and everything discussed during the consultation will be kept confidential. Further, if we represent you in your case, we will never charge you a fee unless we are successful on your behalf.
At Abels & Annes, P.C., we believe that victims of accidents deserve to have an advocate on their side, fighting for their rights. If you were injured, call us today and let us fight for you.
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