What type of compensation can I receive for a bike accident lawsuit?

Bike accidents are similar to most other personal injury lawsuits in the state of Illinois in what compensation you can receive. However, as each bike accident lawsuit will be unique, so will be the type and amount of compensation that could be awarded. The type of compensation you may be entitled to under Illinois law for your bike accident can include:

• Medical bills – Illinois allows you to receive compensation for current medical bills related to your accident, ambulance and emergency room fees, hospitalization, surgeries, medications, physical therapy, and ongoing care you may have.

• Lost wages – You can be compensated for work that you missed due to your accident, and if you cannot return to your pre-injury career, you can be compensated for lost opportunities and a decrease in wages.

• Pain and suffering – Illinois allows an injured party to receive compensation for their pain and suffering from the time of the accident until the time the injury may be resolved.

• Property damage – As a bike accident victim, you most likely have damage to your bicycle, your clothing, gear, and anything you may have been carrying with you at the time, such as a backpack with a laptop or work items.

• Wrongful death – The next of kin of someone who is tragically killed in a bike accident may be eligible to receive compensation for their emotional and financial loss.

• Punitive damages – When the behavior of a defendant was especially egregious, the courts may award punitive damages to dissuade others from committing the same crime and to punish the negligent party for their poor choices.

The total amount of compensation you could receive will vary with the circumstances of your bike accident. Factors that could influence your case include:

• The severity of your injuries
• The total amount of your lost wages
• Your insurance coverage
• The insurance company representing the negligent party
• Current and future medical expenses
• The jurisdiction of where your accident occurred
• How your bike accident occurred and its severity

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.

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at what 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.