Bicycle Accident
Chicago Bicycle Accident Lawyers
A bicycle crash can change your life in an instant. One moment you’re riding through Chicago — the next, you’re dealing with painful injuries, medical bills, and time away from work. When someone else’s carelessness causes your accident, you shouldn’t have to carry the financial burden alone.
At Amana Law, we help injured cyclists and families pursue justice, accountability, and compensation after serious bicycle accidents in Chicago, IL. Our team understands how overwhelming this time can feel. We take the legal pressure off your shoulders so you can focus on your recovery.
If you or a loved one was injured in a bicycle accident, we’re here to guide you — clearly, compassionately, and aggressively when it matters most.
Why Hire Amana Law After a Bicycle Accident?
Insurance companies don’t make bicycle accident claims easy. They often minimize injuries, deny responsibility, or try to blame the cyclist. Having an experienced attorney on your side can make the difference between a low settlement and a recovery that truly helps.
When you hire Amana Law, our team — led by attorney Mo Ibrahim — will:
- Listen to your story and answer your questions from day one
- Investigate the crash thoroughly and preserve critical evidence
- Analyze medical records, photos, videos, police reports, and witness statements
- Work with medical professionals, accident reconstruction experts, and financial specialists
- Calculate the full value of your damages — including future losses
- Negotiate firmly with insurers and defense attorneys
- File a lawsuit and go to trial when necessary
We work on a contingency fee basis — meaning you pay nothing unless we win compensation for you.
Bicycle Accident Trends in Chicago
Cycling is an affordable, healthy, and convenient way to travel throughout Chicago — but it comes with risk. Hundreds of riders are injured every year, and many suffer severe or life-altering trauma.
While exact numbers fluctuate, the trend is clear: serious and fatal crashes continue to occur, often because drivers fail to share the road safely.
Our mission is not only to help injured riders recover compensation — but also to hold negligent parties accountable so similar tragedies can be prevented.
What Causes Most Bicycle Accidents?
Most bicycle accidents happen because someone fails to use reasonable care on the road.
Common causes include:
- Drivers speeding or driving aggressively
- Distracted driving (texting, GPS, calls)
- Drunk or drug-impaired driving
- Drowsy driving
- Failing to yield to cyclists
- Turning without checking blind spots
- Opening car doors into cyclists (“dooring”)
- Unsafe lane changes
- Running lights or stop signs
Other factors can also contribute:
- Poor road maintenance
- Construction zones
- Vehicle or bike defects
- Bad weather or limited visibility
If you’re unsure whether negligence played a role, we’ll review the facts and explain your options.
How Much Is My Bicycle Accident Case Worth?
There’s no one-size-fits-all settlement value. What your case is worth depends on how the crash has affected your life — physically, emotionally, and financially.
Important factors include:
- Severity and type of injuries
- Whether you will fully recover or face long-term disability
- Time missed from work and impact on earning capacity
- Medical costs now and in the future
- Pain, emotional trauma, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Whether you share any responsibility for the crash
We carefully evaluate every detail and work to ensure no losses are overlooked.
Compensation Available After a Bicycle Accident
In a bicycle accident claim, injured riders may be entitled to compensation for both economic and non-economic damages.
These may include:
- Medical treatment and hospital care
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Property damage (including your bicycle)
- In-home care or assistance
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Scarring or disfigurement
- Loss of companionship or consortium
- Reduced quality of life
In rare cases involving extreme misconduct, punitive damages may also be available.
Who May Be Liable for a Bicycle Accident?
Multiple parties can share responsibility, depending on how the crash occurred.
Potentially liable parties include:
- Negligent drivers
- Other cyclists or pedestrians
- Bus, rideshare, and commercial drivers
- Employers of negligent drivers
- Property owners responsible for dangerous road conditions
- Government entities responsible for road design or maintenance
- Manufacturers of defective bikes, parts, or vehicles
Our team investigates all possible sources of liability to maximize your financial recovery.
What if I’m Accused of Being Partially at Fault?
Illinois follows a modified comparative negligence rule.
You can still recover compensation as long as you are not more than 50% at fault. Your compensation is reduced according to your percentage of responsibility.
Insurance companies often exaggerate cyclist fault — sometimes unfairly. We challenge those tactics and fight to protect your rights.
Common Bicycle Accident Injuries
Because cyclists have little physical protection, injuries can be severe.
We frequently see:
- Traumatic brain injuries and concussions
- Spinal cord damage and paralysis
- Neck and back injuries
- Fractures and broken bones
- Nerve damage
- Road rash and deep lacerations
- Burn injuries
- Joint and soft-tissue injuries
- Amputations
- Catastrophic or permanent disabilities
Always seek medical care immediately after a crash. Your health comes first — and medical records are critical evidence for your claim.
How Long Do I Have to File a Bicycle Accident Claim?
Most bicycle accident lawsuits in Illinois must be filed within two years from the date of the accident (or date of death in fatal cases).
Missing the deadline generally means losing your right to compensation. Contacting an attorney early helps preserve evidence and strengthens your case.
Speak With a Chicago Bicycle Accident Lawyer Today
You shouldn’t have to face medical bills, insurance adjusters, and financial uncertainty on your own — especially when someone else caused your crash.
At Amana Law, we stand with injured cyclists and their families and work tirelessly to secure the compensation they deserve.
Call today for a free consultation: 708-620-2222