Decatur, Illinois was founded in 1829, and is situated along the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur in the central part of the state. Decatur is home to Milliken University and Richland Community College, making it a college town as well as a city of industry, with production facilities for Archer Daniels Midland, Tate & Lyle, and Caterpillar Inc.
With over 76,000 residents, Decatur’s streets are frequently busy, putting cyclists at-risk for serious accidents. Some of the most recent Decatur bicycle accidents include:
- September 2019-A 71-year old Decatur resident was struck by a pickup truck while riding his bicycle on Harristown Boulevard near Glasgow Road. The man was taken to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.
- December 2012-A 33-year old man was struck while on his bicycle at the intersection of Garfield Avenue and 24th Street during a high-speed police chase that resulted in a skull fracture, broken jaw, and traumatic brain injury.
At America’s Consumer Lawyer, we represent clients in Illinois who have suffered personal injuries from a bicycle accident, as well as family members who have lost a loved one in a road accident caused by negligent or reckless conduct of another person. We know that when a bicycle collides with a vehicle weighing at least 2,000 pounds, the odds are not in the cyclist’s favor and the results can be tragic.
We at America’s Consumer Lawyer are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.
We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at America’s Consumer Lawyer, we put People, First.
Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.
