Bicycle Injury Insights

Two cyclists can be hit by the same Uber driver in the same spot, yet end up with very different claims. The reason usually isn’t the injury or even who was at fault. It comes down to what the driver was doing in the app at that exact moment. Understanding rideshare driver liability in a…

A hit-and-run driver feels like they’ve vanished, but in a city, almost nothing happens off-camera anymore. Traffic cameras watch the intersections, doorbell cams watch the sidewalks, storefronts watch the curb, and dashcams in passing cars catch whatever rolls by.  On a typical block, a fleeing driver passes through several lenses in a matter of seconds…

Here’s what most people don’t realize about a hit-and-run: the case is usually won or lost in the first day. The footage that identifies the car gets recorded over. The witness who saw the plate goes home. The debris gets swept up.  Finding hit and run driver leads depends almost entirely on evidence that starts…

Most cyclists have a moment of hesitation around a big commercial vehicle, a beat where you’re not quite sure what it’s about to do. That instinct is worth listening to. These collisions tend to happen for reasons that, once you see them, make that hesitation feel completely justified.  Understanding what causes vehicle bicycle crashes with…

Of all the ways a cyclist can be hit by a truck, an underride crash is among the most devastating. The reason is brutal in its simplicity. Instead of being struck and pushed away, the rider is pulled beneath the truck or trailer, past every safeguard built into it.  That’s what makes cyclist truck underride…

Sharing the road with a large truck doesn’t have to be scary, but it does take knowing one key thing. Where the driver can and can’t see you. A truck has big areas around it where you simply vanish from view.  Knowing how truck blind spots and bicycle safety connect is the foundation of riding…

If you’ve ever had a car turn left across your path, you know how a left hook feels: sudden, unfair, and almost impossible to avoid. The short answer is simple.  Most left-hook accident causes come down to one thing: a driver turning left who fails to yield to a cyclist coming straight at them. This…

That uneasy feeling you get riding next to a big truck? Trust it. Around a tractor-trailer, you can be completely invisible to the driver. Not because they’re careless, but because the truck is built in a way that hides you.  On Chicago’s truck-heavy streets, knowing where a driver can and can’t see you is core…

Chicago has one of the country’s most active cycling communities. Whether you commute on your own bike or use Divvy Bikes, intersections present some of the biggest risks. Poor bicycle visibility at intersections, heavy traffic, and unpredictable driver behavior make these areas especially dangerous for cyclists. Many Chicago bicycle accidents occur where roads, bike lanes,…

Cycling through Chicago is one of the best ways to get around the city, but it comes with real risks. One of the most common and preventable dangers you’ll face is a dooring accident: getting struck by a car door that opens suddenly into your path. Avoiding dooring accidents starts with understanding the “door zone”…