A bike crash can change everything in seconds. If you were hurt while riding, the attorney you choose will shape your recovery and provide you with peace of mind. Strom Advisory Group is not a law firm. We work to match you with the right bicycle accident lawyer for your case, then stay alongside you from intake to resolution so communication, strategy, and next steps are always clear.

Bicycle injury cases often turn on traffic statutes, ordinance violations, scene evidence, and contested insurance coverage. Hiring the wrong lawyer can mean missed deadlines, undervalued damages, or preventable disputes with insurers. Our role is to connect you with a trial‑tested personal injury lawyer riders can trust, with the specific experience your case requires.

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We regularly place Illinois cyclists and families with attorneys for many case types, including:

Collisions with motor vehicles at mid‑block, in traffic, or when a driver passes too closely. Illinois requires motorists to give cyclists at least three feet when passing and to maintain that distance until safely clear.
Dooring accidents occur when a driver or passenger opens a vehicle door into a rider’s path. Illinois prohibits opening a door unless it is reasonably safe, and Chicago has a parallel ordinance with ticketable penalties.
Intersection and crosswalk crashes involving failure to yield, left‑hook and right‑hook turns, and signal violations.
Hit‑and‑run bicycle accidents, including cases where uninsured motorist coverage is implicated. Recent Illinois decisions confirm UM coverage must protect insured bicyclists and pedestrians struck by uninsured or hit‑and‑run drivers.
Road hazard injuries from negligently maintained streets, construction debris, or obstructed bike lanes. Chicago prohibits driving, standing, or parking in bike lanes.
Commercial vehicle, rideshare, or delivery‑related crashes, including negligent entrustment or employer liability issues.
Defective bicycle or component failures, where product liability may apply.

Types of Bicycle Accident Cases

Common Questions for Bicycle Accident Cases

o    Move to a safe location and call 911. Ask for a police report.
o    Exchange information and photograph the scene, vehicles, door position, bike lane markings, and your injuries.
o    Identify witnesses and nearby cameras.
o    Get a medical evaluation the same day and follow your doctor’s orders.
o    Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer before you have counsel.
o    Contact Strom Advisory Group to be connected with a Bicycle Accident Injury Lawyer who will collect evidence, notify insurers, and guide the next steps.
Often yes. Claims may involve the at‑fault driver’s liability coverage and your own uninsured motorist coverage when the driver is uninsured or flees. Illinois law requires UM coverage in auto policies. Illinois courts have confirmed that insured bicyclists and pedestrians struck by uninsured or hit‑and‑run drivers are entitled to UM benefits. Policy language and facts still matter, so have an attorney review your coverage.
Medical bills and future care, lost wages and diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, loss of a normal life, disfigurement and scarring, and property damage to your bike and gear. Punitive damages may be available in rare cases involving egregious conduct.
Most injury claims must be filed within two years of the crash. Claims against a local public entity, such as a city or county, typically must be filed within one year. Property damage claims may have different deadlines. Do not wait to speak with counsel because filing windows are strictly enforced.
Most injury claims must be filed within two years of the crash. Claims against a local public entity, such as a city or county, typically must be filed within one year. Property damage claims may have different deadlines. Do not wait to speak with counsel because filing windows are strictly enforced.
An attorney will assess liability, causation, and damages. Evidence of a traffic or ordinance violation can be powerful. Examples include a pass within three feet or opening a car door into a rider’s path. Your lawyer will also evaluate medical proof, lost earnings, and insurance coverage.
The at‑fault driver, a rideshare or commercial employer under agency principles, a property owner or contractor who created a hazard, a municipality responsible for negligent roadway maintenance subject to notice and immunity rules, or a manufacturer or seller of a defective bike or component. Your attorney will identify all responsible parties and coverage sources.
Timeframes vary. Straightforward claims can settle months after medical recovery, while contested cases with multiple defendants, experts, or severe injuries can take 12 to 24 months or longer. Factors include liability disputes, treatment duration, court scheduling, and insurance limits.