With spring making its appearance, many people in Illinois are riding their bicycles. The question of whether bike riders are considered pedestrians is common. Because bicycles can travel on both sidewalks and roads, the answer is, “It depends on where the bike is being ridden.”
While biking can be a fun way to exercise or an inexpensive mode of travel, bicyclists are extremely vulnerable if they are involved in an accident. So are pedestrians. Motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists need to follow traffic rules to avoid collisions. If you are injured in an accident caused by someone else, one of our skilled Arlington Heights, IL personal injury lawyers can help you get the compensation you deserve.