Illinois Personal Injury Attorney for Bike Accidents

5/31/2010
Bike accidents are on the rise. This is due in part to increasing popularity of
using bicycles for transportation. Growing concern about the effects of fossil
fuels on the environment among other factors has led to this increase in
recent years. Unfortunately, the more bikes there are on the road, the more
bike accidents we see. While some of these accidents are due to cyclist error,
in many cases they are caused by negligence of motorists. If you have been
involved in a bicycle accident caused by another person’s negligence, you
may have a personal injury case. The lawyers at Ankin Law Offices are skilled
negotiating and litigating bike accident cases.
Bike Accident Causes
Many bike accidents are caused by the inattentiveness of motorists while
driving. To many drivers, cyclists are practically invisible. Accidents between
motorists and cyclists are offend caused by:
*A vehicle pulling out into the path of a cyclist
*A vehicle turning in front of a cyclist
*A vehicle running a cyclist off the road
*A driver failing to obey traffic signs and signals
*A driver failing to yield the right of way to a cyclist
Alcohol intoxication by motorists is also a common contributor to bike
accidents. Motorists under the influence are slower to react and less observant.
This can have serious consequences for cyclists on the road.