If you were involved in a bicycle accident, it is likely that you suffered multiple injuries, including broken bones. Cyclists have very little protecting their body which puts them at risk for fractures if they are thrown from their bicycle and strike a motor vehicle or the roadway. Broken bones always require medical treatment and are often a disruption to your daily life. If you suffered a broken bone injury following a bicycle accident through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to compensation.
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 the 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 Bone Fractures
There are multiple types of bone fractures that an injured cyclist could sustain following a bicycle accident, which could include:
- Spiral – Common in twisting injuries where the break spirals around the bone.
- Oblique – A diagonal break across the bone.
- Comminuted – The break is in three or more pieces and there are fragments present at the fracture site.
- Compression – The bone is crushed which causes the broken bone to be wider or flatter.
- Transverse – The fracture is straight across the bone.
- Open fracture – The bone breaks through the skin increasing the chance of a bone infection.
Treatment for a bone fracture will vary with the type of fracture that was sustained. Some bone fractures may only require setting and a cast however more severe fractures will be prone to complications that require multiple surgeries and rehabilitation therapy. Even with proper treatment, recovery is often lengthy and expensive, especially when an accident victim is unable to work and medical bills begin to pile up.
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 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