Bicycle accidents can cause many types of injuries, from broken bones to lacerations to soft tissue injuries. Soft tissue injuries occur to the parts of the body that aren’t bone, such as ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Because soft tissues surround and protect the bones, they are often the first part of the body to be injured in a bicycle accident. If you or a loved one sustained soft tissue injuries following a bicycle accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
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 Soft Tissue Injuries
Soft tissue injuries will vary in intensity depending on the severity of your bicycle accident and victims commonly complain of discomfort and pain in the form of soreness, swelling, and stiffness. The most common soft tissue injuries sustained in a bicycle accident include:
- Contusions – bruising
- Strains – overuse of muscles or tendons
- Sprains – damage to ligaments due to overextension
While soft tissue injuries are the most common injury sustained, they are also one of the most difficult to prove because symptoms are often invisible to the naked eye, mostly undetectable by medical testing, can take time to present themselves, and are often difficult to treat. Pain and treatments may be ongoing and expensive, and insurance companies may be hesitant to believe your claim or feel that you are exaggerating for a larger claim payout.
If you’ve been injured in a bicycle accident and suffered a soft tissue injury, you should not only keep all your medical records and follow all of your doctor’s treatment instructions, but you should also consider hiring an experienced attorney to help with your claim.
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 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.