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According to Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, in 2012, 726 lost their lives in bicycle/motor vehicle crashes nationally, just under two people every day of the year in the U.S. The death rate from bicycle crashes is high due to the relative lack of protection bicyclists have in an impact with a motor vehicle.
Comprehensive Information and Legal Options for Chicago, Illinois Car Accident Victims
After an accident in Chicago, take these steps
Information and Legal Options for Chicago, Illinois Pedestrian Accident Victims
After a pedestrian accident in Chicago, take these steps
Parents awarded for the loss of their teenage children after head-on motorcycle accident
Bicycling is becoming more popular in the Indianapolis region. Organizations such as Indianapolis Bicycle Advocacy and Bicycle Indiana provide resources to the many riders and enthusiasts in the region. Indianapolis is even home to a bikeshare program which allows riders in the downtown area to rent a bike for a short period of time and return it to any of their convenient stations.
Roy Robinson, 66, is dead in Henderson after a single-vehicle crash Monday morning after his car appeared to cross over the center median, where he crashed into a tree near St. Rose Parkway and Seven Hills Drive. Authorities believe he may have suffered from a medical episode shortly before the crash.
Motorcycle passenger's lawyers win suit, awarding the passenger $1,000,000 and finding the city of Coachella negligent in its placement of a wall at an intersection
The basic steps a lawsuit goes through in one quick, easy to understand summary
It may seem daunting if a claim progresses to a lawsuit. A skilled personal injury attorney settles nearly every client’s personal injury claim in a negotiated settlement. This means that very rarely do his clients need to go to trial with a lawsuit. However, if your claim doesn’t have the resolution you wanted, you still have the option to file suit. Your lawyer will step you through the process, explaining things as you go. But here is the gist of what to expect during a lawsuit.
How do accident victims receive financial compensation? [VIDEO]
There are a few categories in which accident victims are awarded compensation after an accident:
- Medical bills from a motor vehicle crash: At fault drivers are responsible for paying all medical expenses incurred. Also, they must pay all future medical bills that are likely to be incurred.
- Lost wages: This includes past wage loss from the accident, as well as future wage loss, i.e. future physical therapy visits that require time off work.
- General damages: Includes pain and suffering, mental anguish - all the things you can't put an exact price tag on. A good lawyer will make insurance company see how the accident has effected the client.
For more information, please see this video on how accident victims are compensated after a collision with an at-fault or partially at-fault driver.