Injured in a bicycle accident in Chicago?
Attorney Voss Skoullos of LawMachine represents people injured in bicycle accidents across Chicago and Cook County. The consultation is free, and you pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation. Call (312) 222-0202.
About bicycle accident cases in Chicago
Chicago's streets carry a mix of cars, CTA buses, rideshare vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. Cook County, which includes Chicago, recorded 160,036 of Illinois' 299,133 reported crashes in 2023, according to IDOT's 2023 Crash Facts report.
- Free consultation, and no fee unless we recover compensation for you
- Chicago is in Cook County, which sets the courts where a lawsuit may be filed
- Evidence such as traffic-camera footage, witness contact details, and vehicle data can be lost quickly, so early action matters
Roads and medical care in and around Chicago
Major roads in and around Chicago include:
- the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94)
- DuSable Lake Shore Drive
- the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94)
- the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290)
Hospitals serving the area include Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center and University of Chicago Medical Center. Wherever you receive care, keep every record, bill, and discharge instruction. Your medical records are central evidence in an injury claim.
Injuries common in bicycle accidents
- Head and brain injuries
- Broken bones
- Facial and dental injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Road rash
Illinois comparative fault — and why it matters locally
Illinois follows a modified comparative negligence rule: your compensation is reduced by your share of fault, and if you are found more than 50% at fault you recover nothing. Because of this, insurers often argue that the injured person shared the blame. A careful investigation of how the crash happened helps answer those arguments.
Frequently asked questions — Chicago bicycle accidents
How much does it cost to hire a bicycle accident lawyer in Chicago?
Nothing up front. We handle Chicago bicycle accident cases on a contingency fee — you pay no fee at all unless we recover compensation for you.
How long do I have to file a bicycle accident claim in Illinois?
Illinois generally allows two years from the date of injury for most personal injury claims, but exceptions and shorter deadlines can apply. Because evidence in Chicago disappears quickly, speak with an attorney right away.
Do I have to go to court in Cook County?
Many bicycle accident claims resolve without a trial. If a lawsuit is filed, the courthouse depends on where the crash happened, where the parties live, and the size of the claim. For Chicago, that may be the Richard J. Daley Center, where most Cook County personal injury lawsuits are filed. We can explain which court applies to your case.
Serving Chicago and nearby communities including the surrounding Cook County suburbs. See all Chicago practice areas.