Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog
Chicago injury lawyers at Abels & Annes have reached a personal injury settlement for a bicycle rider that was injured earlier this year on the North Side. The bike vs. car accident happened at the intersection of Clark and Cornelia back on February 6, 2010 in the afternoon. Our client was riding his bicycle southbound on Clark Street when the driver of a 2005 Ford Escape that was northbound turned left and hit him. The driver was attempting to turn to go westbound on Cornelia and failed to look for bike riders.
The Chicago Police Department investigated the accident and ticketed the driver for failing to yield when turning left.
The bicycle rider suffered left shoulder and right knee injuries in the accident. He went to the emergency room at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. There x-rays were taken that were negative for fractures.
Over the next week our client’s pain did not go away. He went for further treatment with an orthopaedic physician. The physician in turn ordered physical therapy for the client.
After several weeks the bicyclists shoulder pain remained so the doctor ordered an MRI. The scan showed our client had a mild AC joint separation in his shoulder.
Our client continued with physical therapy and the pain eventually dissipated.
The case settled for just over $31,000 and no lawsuit needed to be filed. Nationwide Insurance paid on the claim.
If you have been injured in a bicycle or pedestrian accident, contact Abels & Annes for a free consultation at 312-924-7575.