Bike Accident
What to Do If You’ve Been Hit While Riding a Bike in Illinois
Being hit while riding a bike is a traumatic experience. Cyclists have little protection against a multi-ton vehicle, and the consequences of these motor vehicle crashes are often catastrophic. If you were hit while riding a bike in Illinois, you may be entitled to legal compensation. At Glisson Law, we are dedicated to helping injured…
Read MoreChildren’s Bicycle Safety Tips for Spring
Spring has sprung and the weather is getting warmer. Soon, children of all ages will be out riding their bicycles for fun and exercise. While this physical activity should be encouraged, it’s also important to remember that accidents can happen and it is always vital to remain vigilant of the risks. Kids and bike accidents…
Read MoreE-Bikes Are Popular, But They’re Also Dangerous
Electric bicycles, also known as e-bikes, have become increasingly popular in recent years. In fact, sales of e-bikes continue to increase. While many people think that e-bikes are a great alternative to driving a car or riding a regular bicycle, these bikes are actually very dangerous for adults and children. Recent e-bike accidents in Illinois…
Read MoreWhy Should I Wear A Helmet While Biking?
A great hobby to pick up during this time could be cycling. Riding your bike is a great way to get outside and exercise. We touched on some tips on bike safety a few blogs ago but wanted to emphasize the importance of wearing a helmet. Here are three of the top reasons to always…
Read MoreBicycle Safety
As the weather starts to warm up more and more people will be riding their bikes as a good form of transportation and exercise. It is important, especially if you’re sharing roads to remember precautions to be taken to ensure a safe ride. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration “There were 857 bicyclists…
Read MoreCommon Cycling Injuries
Along with riding can sometimes be falls and injuries. There are a lot of common injuries that can be identified and treated. However, if an injury is persisting you should get it checked out promptly to ensure the right treatment to get back on track. Here are some of the most common biking accidents according…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Cycling Accidents
Summer months are a great time to get out and on get some exercise on a bike. Riding a bike can be incredibly fun and safe at the same time. However, if you or others around you aren’t cautious or lose focus of whats going on serious accidents can occur. Here are some of the…
Read MoreBicycle Safety
Whether you’re riding you bike to school, to work, for exercise or just around town it is important to keep the essential safety measures in mind. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “bicycles on the roadway are vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motorized vehicles”. “Regardless of the season bicyclist deaths…
Read MoreWalking and Biking to School Safely
International Walk and Bike to School Day is October 10th and is a great time to bring up the best ways of your kids doing so safely. “In 2016, 5,987 pedestrians and 840 bicyclists were killed in motor vehicle crashes. They accounted for more than 18 percent of all fatalities on our roads.” It is…
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