Chicago, IL (November 6, 2020) – A cyclist suffered injuries after being struck by a motor vehicle in a South Chicago neighborhood on Wednesday, November 4.
The crash reportedly occurred at the 7900 block of S. Shore Drive at around 1:30 p.m. that afternoon. The rider reportedly turned in front of another vehicle for unknown reasons and was struck by the car. The injured party was transported to Comer Children’s Hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries.
The victim reportedly suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The identity of the injured party has not been revealed at this time. No further updates on the crash are currently available.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local authorities.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and his family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Bicycle Accidents in Chicago
A total of 45,000 bicycle accidents were reported in the United States in 2015. While this is a decrease of nearly 5,000 from the previous year, bicycle fatalities increased by more than 12% during that time. A total of 270 cyclists were killed in car accidents nationwide in 2014, and 27 of these bicycle fatalities occurred right here in Illinois. In Chicago alone, an estimated six people are killed in bicycle crashes each year.
Pedestrians and cyclists have to share the roadways with other motor vehicles. It is the duty of all drivers to safely share the roads with pedestrians and yield the right of way when necessary. Sadly, too many drivers fail to pay attention to areas like crosswalks, and far too often, serious Chicago bicycle accidents are the result. In many cases, drivers ignore or refuse to respect when pedestrians have the right of way, and the resulting injuries in the event of an accident can be catastrophic.
At Kent M. Lucaccioni, our Chicago bicycle accident attorneys have more than a century of combined experience fighting for the rights of crash victims in Illinois, and that means we know how to recover the compensation our clients deserve. We have successfully represented clients seriously injured as a result of negligent or reckless motorists, and we will fight diligently to make sure that the driver responsible is held liable for your damages. Contact our offices today at 877-930-2551 to see what we can do for your case by consulting with a qualified Illinois personal injury lawyer.
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