Chicago injury lawyer reaches $50,000 settlement in bike accident case
Chicago bicycle accident attorneys and Illinois car crash lawyers at Abels & Annes have reached an insurance policy limits settlement for a Chicago resident who was injured in a bike accident on July 20th. The bicycle accident occurred as our client was riding his bicycle on W. North Avenue and a driver in a parked car opened her door as the plaintiff was riding by.
The bicyclist fell to the ground and sustained head injuries. He was taken by ambulance to Mt. Sinai Hospital in Chicago and treated. The plaintiff remained in the hospital for several days due to his injuries.
The bicycle accident was investigated by the Chicago Police Department. The at fault driver was ticketed for swinging her car door into traffic.
The defendant was insured by State Farm and the insurance policy limits of $50,000 have been offered to settle the claim.
This type of bicycle vs. car collision happens more often than you would think in Chicago. Abels & Annes has handled several injury cases where a Chicago bicyclist was hurt by a driver who carelessly opened a door into traffic without looking.
We are about to start negotiating a settlement for another bike rider who was injured on the North Side by an opening car door, and that driver was also insured by State Farm. He sustained a broken hand and permanent scars on his leg.
If you have been injured in an Illinois bike accident, please feel free to contact our office for a free consultation.
