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16-Year-Old E-Scooter Rider Tragically Killed in Collision with Semi-Truck on Western Avenue in Chicago

By Michael Keating

August 5, 2026

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A 16-year-old Chicago e-scooter rider was tragically killed after a collision with the driver of a commercial truck on Chicago’s North Side, marking the third e-scooter fatality in Chicago in 2026.

According to the Chicago Police Department and the Chicago

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Illinois Bicycle Lawyers

Chicago’s Bicycle Community Mourns The Loss Of Advocate Riley O’Neill

By Michael Keating

June 7, 2026

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Chicago’s bicycling community is mourning the tragic and preventable death of Riley O’Neil, a 35-year-old Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) planner who dedicated his career to making Chicago’s streets safer for people who bike, walk, and use public transportation. Tragically,

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Pedal for Progress: The 2026 Bike Commuter Challenge Sponsored by Keating Law Offices

By Michael Keating

May 12, 2026

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May is officially Bike Month in Chicago, and there is no better time to start riding than during the Bike Commuter Challenge sponsored by Keating Law Offices. As Chicago bicycle attorneys and advocates for safer streets, Keating Law Offices

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Illinois Senate Bill Signals a Major Shift in E-Bike Law and Liability in Illinois

By Michael Keating

May 12, 2026

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Illinois lawmakers are moving quickly on legislation that could fundamentally change how electric bikes, scooters, and other motorized devices are regulated throughout Illinois. Senate Bill 3336 recently advanced out of the Illinois House Transportation: Vehicles and Safety Committee with unanimous…

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Chicago Cracks Down on Sidewalk E-Bike and E-Scooter Riding As Year Ends: A Sign the City Is Addressing Safety Risks

By Michael Keating

December 15, 2025

Chicago recently saw a sharp increase in sidewalk citations for E-Bikes and E-Scooters. This is a clear sign that the city is stepping up enforcement as micromobility use accelerates. This trend is also consistent with many other municipalities creating stricter

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Illinois Bicycle Lawyers

Keating Law Sponsors the 2025 Bike The Drive

By Michael Keating

September 3, 2025

As part of our continued commitment to safe bicycling across Chicagoland, Keating Law Offices is once again proud to sponsor Active Transportation Alliance’s Bike the Drive. Keating Law was the first law firm to sponsor Bike the Drive and is

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Illinois Bicycle Lawyers

Chicago’s Divvy Expansion Brings More Riders — and a Greater Need for Safety Awareness

By Michael Keating

July 31, 2025

Chicago’s Bike Boom Brings Opportunity — and Responsibility
Chicago’s cycling culture is thriving. In 2024, Divvy, the city’s bike and scooter share system operated by Lyft, hit an all-time high with more than 11 million rides — a clear sign…

Illinois Bicycle Lawyers

PTSD After a Bike Accident: Understanding Emotional Trauma and Your Legal Rights

By Michael Keating

July 31, 2025

When we talk about serious crashes, whether it is a bicycle accident in Chicago, a pedestrian being struck or a high-impact rideshare collision, most people think about broken bones, stitches or surgery. But what about the injuries that do not

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Illinois Bicycle Lawyers

Celebrate the Bike Commuter Challenge at Keating Law’s Wrap Party July 10th!

By Michael Keating

July 8, 2025

At Keating Law Offices, we believe that building a better and safer Chicago for bicyclists means more than just fighting for justice in the courtroom—it means supporting the vibrant cycling community that makes this city move.
That’s why we’re proud…

Illinois Bicycle Lawyers

Illinois May Expand Legal Definition of “Bicycle” — A Potential Victory for Trike and Adaptive Bike Riders

By Michael Keating

May 13, 2025

Illinois may be on the verge of a long-overdue and critical update to its traffic laws. Senate Bill 2285 , currently pending in the General Assembly, proposes to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code’s definition of a bicycle to include…

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