Road Defect
Cycling Crashes

Safe cycling requires safe roads, not only in the sense that other people who use the roads need to be safe, but also in the sense that roads need to be maintained in a reasonably safe condition for riders. Reuland Law improves road conditions throughout Illinois by holding negligent parties accountable for dangerous road conditions. When potholes, uneven pavement, defective curbs, crumbling barriers, poorly marked hazards or construction debris cause devastating bicycle accidents, injured cyclists should call Reuland Law for a free and confidential consultation.

Roadway Defects Cause Accidents

Unsafe road conditions injure cyclists. While a motor vehicle, like a truck or an SUV, can easily endure rough pavement or a pothole, cyclists can’t. Common road defects are discussed below.

Potholes

Potholes can be deceptively dangerous, causing cyclists to lose control or force them to take risky evasive measures.

Construction Zones

Loose gravel, tools, or debris left behind by construction crews when left on the roadway create hazards for cyclists.

Cracks in the Pavement

Cracks, bumps, or uneven surfaces on roadways can cause a rider to swerve or crash when roads aren't maintained.

Road Design

Dangerous intersections, blind curves, and poorly placed signage increase the chances of a bike accident.

Bad Bike Infrastructure

Inadequate or poorly marked bike lanes make it harder for cyclists to navigate safely. Safe roads need good cycling infrastructure.

Failure to Repair

People, companies and municipalities have a duty to repair road defects they know about, especially before someone gets hurt.

Exercise Your Rights with Reuland Law, LLC

When road defects lead to a crash, municipal agencies, construction companies, and even private property owners could be at fault.

Bicycle accidents caused by road defects often result in severe injuries due to the lack of protection for cyclists. Common injuries include:

Head injuries and concussions
Broken bones and fractures
Spinal cord injuries
Road rash and lacerations
Internal bleeding
Facial injuries and dental damage

But this is one are of bike law where cyclists need to ack quickly. Sometimes the statute of limitations (the time by which one must exercise your rights to file a lawsuit) shrink from the common two-year limitation. If you have any questions about a cycling accident related to the condition of the roadway, you can have a free and confidential conversation with an attorney by calling Reuland Law.