Proving liability in a bicycle accident case involves demonstrating that another party’s negligence or recklessness caused the accident and resulting injuries. Unlike car accidents, which often involve straightforward evidence like collision impact data, bicycle accidents can be more nuanced. Cyclists sometimes get an unfair rap from impatient drivers sharing the road, but if you love …
From Crashes To Compensation A Cyclist’s Guide To Legal Recovery
Understanding The Aftermath Of A Bicycle Accident Cycling, a pursuit combining leisure, sport, and transport, often carries an overlooked risk – accidents. When you find yourself in the unexpected aftermath of a bicycle accident, the road to recovery can be arduous and confusing. Navigating the legal landscape is crucial in ensuring you receive the compensation …
Court of Appeal Reverses Summary Judgment for Insurer
There are many different rules that apply to filing a claim with your insurer for a bicycle accident. If you do not follow some of these rules, then you may find that your claim is denied. At Therman Law Offices, we are available to assist Chicago bicycle accident victims with protecting their right to compensation. …
Court Upholds Verdict for City in Bicycle Accident Claim
Although many personal injury accidents involve two private citizens, some claims involve a municipality. Whether it involves the unsafe design of a roadway or the failure to provide warnings about dangerous conditions on property under government control, claims against municipalities are common. There are different rules that apply when someone is suing a city or …
Appellate Court Reverses Summary Judgment for City
In Corbett v. The County of Lake and The City of Highland Park, the plaintiff alleged that she sustained serious injuries when she was riding her bike on a path located in Lake County.Following the accident, the plaintiff filed a claim against multiple defendants, alleging that they were responsible for her injuries, which resulted from defects …