Bicycle Accident Lawyers Who Handle Truck Collisions

When you’ve been injured, our attorneys can help

Every day, bicyclists share the roads with trucks in Chicago and throughout Illinois. When there’s a crash, they can be left seriously injured. Recovering financial compensation after being injured in a truck collision can be complicated. The experienced bicycle accident attorneys at Keating Law Offices, P.C. can help.

Commercial trucks are much larger than bicycles and can inflict a lot of damage in a crash. These types of trucks include tractor-trailers, box trucks, delivery trucks, cargo vans, tow trucks and garbage trucks. If one of these trucks even taps a bicycle while in motion, it can lead to a very serious crash.

The types of injuries a bicyclist suffers in a truck collision can be very severe. They include head and neck injuries, nerve damage, concussions, traumatic brain injury (TBI), broken bones, back injuries and spinal cord injuries. Victims may require surgery, hospitalization, physical therapy and medication. Recovery can take a long time, and some are left with a permanent disability.

Lawyers who fight for the rights of injured bicyclists

If you’ve been injured in a collision with a commercial truck while on a bicycle, you deserve financial compensation for your injuries. Truck collision cases can be complex. One reason is that there can be multiple parties involved. Each party can be represented by a different insurance company and a different lawyer. Another reason is that there are not only state and local laws that apply to commercial trucks, but also federal laws.

That is why you need an experienced bicycle accident attorney fighting for you. Our lawyers know how to handle complex cases and hold negligent parties accountable. We are proud to have helped hundreds of injured bicyclists recover the financial compensation they deserve.

Another reason that truck collisions can be complicated is that negligent parties responsible for causing the crash typically to deny doing anything wrong. Do not expect insurance companies to be sympathetic. They know there’s a lot of money at stake, so they will do what they can to keep their payouts as low as possible.

Our law firm starts by getting the facts about your crash for ourselves. Our legal team gathers evidence, such as traffic camera footage, driver records, truck maintenance records, and hours of service logs. We review accident reports, medical records and other documentation. We identify and interview witnesses. If needed, we consult experts.

Our lawyers’ goal is recovering maximum compensation

Whether you were involved in a sideswipe accident, left hook accident, right hook crash, or other types of collision, our attorneys build a strong case that proves you were the victim of another’s negligence. Then we fight to hold the negligent parties accountable and help you recover financial compensation for your injuries.

This includes compensation for all medical expenses related to your injuries. That includes expenses for treatment you have been receiving since the crash, as well as expenses for treatment you’ll need in the future. It also includes compensation for lost wages if you were left unable to work. We may seek compensation for other damages, such as pain and suffering.

Truck collisions can take some time to resolve. Our bicycle accident attorneys are dedicated to helping you get the best possible outcome in your case, either through a negotiated settlement or a jury verdict. You can expect us to guide you through the legal process every step of the way.

If you were injured in a truck collision while on a bicycle, learn more about how we can help. Talk to one of our bicycle accident attorneys during a free consultation. Contact us today.