Bicycle Accident Back and Neck Injury

The back and neck are delicate parts of the body and injuries to those areas are not only extremely painful, they can be life-altering. Because cyclists have very limited protection in a bicycle accident, back and neck injuries are quite common, especially when the accident involves a motor vehicle.

At 844 See Mike, we represent clients in Illinois who have suffered personal injuries from a bicycle accident, as well as family members who have lost a loved one in a road accident caused by negligent or reckless conduct of another person. We know that when a bicycle collides with a vehicle weighing at least 2,000 pounds, the odds are not in the cyclist’s favor and the results can be tragic.

It’s important to consult with an experienced Chicago bicycle accident attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights and determine if you have a valid personal injury claim or wrongful death claim against a reckless or negligent driver. If you were injured in a bicycle accident, contact 844 See Mike, for a free consultation.

Types of Back and Neck Injuries

The back and neck are complicated areas of the body, made up of bones, muscles, ligaments, joints, and nerves. Following a bicycle accident, injury to any of these structures can present immediately or symptoms may take days to weeks to appear.

There are a number of back and neck injuries possible from a bicycle accident. The most common injuries include:

• Whiplash-Whiplash occurs when the head and neck is thrown suddenly forwards and back. Whiplash can last for days to months and causes pain not only in the neck but can radiate through the body.
• Sprains and Strains-Sprains and strains occur when the tendons, muscles, and connective tissues of the back and neck are damaged.
• Herniated disk-When damage occurs to the cushioning between the disks in the spine, a truck accident victim will often suffer a herniated disk. This is one of the most common types of back injuries suffered in a bicycle accident and can be extremely painful and debilitating.
• Paralysis-Paralysis is not the most common type of injury following a bicycle accident, but it can occur if a cyclist is thrown from their bike or hit by a motor vehicle.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a bicycle accident, it is important to get medical attention immediately and continued care if you feel anything “off” after initial treatment.

Symptoms of Back and Neck Injuries

Pain is the most common symptom of a back and neck injury, but it is not the only one. Some of the most common symptoms of a back and neck injury after a bicycle accident include:

• Tingling or numbness in the extremities
• Limited range of motion
• Trouble with memory
• Mood swings or irritability
• Blurred vision
• Trouble sleeping
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Ringing in the ears

It is important to remember that your symptoms may be different. If anything feels wrong, trust your gut and seek out medical treatment immediately following a bicycle accident.

Liability for Back and Neck Injuries from Bicycle Accidents

Back and neck injury cases due to a bicycle accident are considered negligence cases. To receive compensation, negligence claims must prove the following:

• The negligent party owed a duty to you;
• They breached that duty;
• The breach of duty caused your injuries;
• You suffered damages as a result of their negligence.

The experienced personal injury lawyers at 844 See Mike can look at the evidence of your case and determine which party or parties were negligent and caused your injuries. You may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages including:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Disability
• Disfigurement
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of normal life

The exact amount of compensation you may be entitled to will vary due to the unique nature of bicycle accident cases. Negligent parties, however, should compensate you for not only the damages suffered immediately following an accident, but also the long-term suffering you may endure.

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at the work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an , and over 120 five-star reviews on Google.  Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.