Anastasia Kondrasheva, 23, killed in bicycle collision with commercial truck at Damen and Addison in North Center section of Chicago, Illinois
Driver Ticketed In Crash That Killed Bicyclist Anastasia Kondrasheva
Anastasia Kondrasheva was riding her bike northbound on Damen Avenue south of Addison Street when a flatbed truck driving next to her made a right turn onto Addison Street, hitting her in the process, police said.
The driver was issued a ticket for failing to exercise due care to a pedestrian in the roadway, police said Tuesday.
After a serious or fatal bicycle accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a bicycle accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a crash, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal bicycle collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. When the crash is caused by a negligent driver, there may be financial recovery available for the victims.
Go here to learn how to protect the legal rights of bicycle accident victims and their families.
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