Bicycles are no match for cars and trucks on roads. Of course, the safest way to bicycle is first wear a bicycle helmet and make sure that you watch out for cars, trucks, motorcycles that may not see you, the bicyclist.

Bike injuries are commonplace in Chicago and the United States. More and more people use their bicycles for work, school and just getting around. At the same time, motor vehicles are not necessarily accustomed to the bicycle traffic that they now encounter. To avoid collisions with cars and trucks, bicyclists should be alerted to that danger.

The best way to avoid a collision is make sure that a headlight is in use if you're riding at night. Look for the LED headlights which last ten times longer than the old-styled battery powered lights. A helmet or head mounted lights is the best.

For bike safety, it's a good idea to have a loud horn to use whenever a car or truck is approaching. To avoid collisions, be alerted to cars pulling out, cars opening doors in your path, and cars turning right into crosswalks.

Bicyclists should obey all traffic lights and stop signs just as motor vehicles do. Another danger is the right turning vehicle in your path. Bicycle lanes are often on the right curb of the street. Cars and trucks don't necessarily see bicyclists proceeding straight when cars and trucks are turning right. Be careful not to pass on the right of the car or truck. As a general rule, it would be safer to avoid busy streets. It also may be important to rethink the idea of using mobile phones and iPods when riding your bike.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a bicycle accident, call our office 24 hours a day and speak to an attorney. We are able to give you a free and confidential evaluation of your case. There is no legal fees for this advice. As a driver of a bicycle or a vehicle, it is important to remain alert and vigilant at all times. Drivers of motor vehicles should also be aware that bicyclists are entitled to the very same rights that they have in driving on public ways.

Kreisman Law Offices has been handling Chicago bike accident cases for more than 35 years. From auto-bicycle to truck and auto crashes, Kreisman Law Offices has prevailed in trials and settlements in Chicago and has successfully settled cases for their severely injured clients over these many years.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a bicycle accident, please call us for an immediate free consultation. With our years of experience and trying and settling bike accident cases, Kreisman Law Offices provides the best possible services to our clients and have achieved unsurpassed results. Please call us 24 hours a day at 312-346-0045 or toll free at 800-583-8002 for a free and immediate consultation, or complete a contact form online.