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Bicycle and Large Truck Accidents and Deaths Rise Suddenly and Sharply

Deaths of bicyclists and occupants of large trucks rose sharply last year even as total traffic fatalities dropped to their lowest level since 1949 according to federal safety officials. Bicyclists deaths jumped 8.7 percent and deaths of occupants of large trucks increased 20% while overall traffic fatalities dropped 1.9 percent. The increase in bicycle deaths […]

When a Car and Bicycle Meet or Why Such Accidents are Never Romantic

Bicycle accidents with motor vehicles typically result in one of several scenarios, none in which the bicyclist comes out the better. Along with wearing a helmet and obeying traffic laws, nothing could contibute more to the safety of a bicyclist than to be aware of these scenarios and avoid them at all costs. All of […]

Challenges in Representing Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle traffic in Chicago is on a rapid growth track due to the price of gas, the green movement and more healthful living habits. The types and models of bicycles has ballooned and so has the incidence of bicycle accidents Unfortunately, hundreds of Americans die and thousands more are injured in bicycle accidents each year. […]

Seriously Hurt in a Bicycle Accident: You May Still Get a Ticket in Illinois

Personal injury lawyers and their clients are all too painfully aware that where a bicycle is involved in a serious bicycle accident – the bicyclist is the driver who sustains the worst injuries (see myaccidentlaw.com/blog “bicycle accidents.”) Of course, motorcycle accidents share the same dynamic (same at “motorcycle accidents.”) A recent verdict reported notes the […]

Federal Judge in Bike Accident Rides Smart But Still Gets Hurt!

We read a story of a Federal Judge involved in bicycle accident and we thought his misfortune might drive home our messages on bicycle and motorcycle safety. Please see our blogs “Cyclists Get a Garmin” and “Don’t Buy Your Helmet at the Flea Market” (myaccidentlaw.com/blog July 28, 2011 and October 3, 2011). According to the ISBA […]