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Illinois Bicycle Lawyers

Mike Keating Presents Lecture on Legal Issues Surrounding Bike Share at Trial Lawyer Convention

By Michael Keating

February 13, 2019

Keating Law Offices attorney Mike Keating was invited by the American Association for Justice to speak to the attendees of the 2019 AAJ Winter Convention in Miami. Mike’s subject was Bike Share and the emerging threats posed by E-Scooters. The…

Illinois Bicycle Lawyers

The “Dutch Reach” Becomes Part of Illinois Bicycle Laws

By Michael Keating

January 7, 2019

Illinois Department of Transportation data shows dooring crashes on the rise across the state. In 2015 alone there were more than 300 doorings reported. This number, which only represents those doorings that made it onto a police report, nonetheless represented…

Illinois Bicycle Lawyers

New Illinois Traffic Law to Fight Distracted Driving Epidemic and Protect Bicyclists

By Michael Keating

January 7, 2019

Bicyclists are often referred to as “vulnerable users” of the roadways. Even the most experienced bicyclist on the most advanced bicycle is at a disadvantage if there is a crash with even the smallest motor vehicle driven by a non-attentive motorist.

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Illinois Bicycle Lawyers

Bike Attorney Mike Keating Appears on “Road Is Dead Podcast” to Discuss Bicycle Law

By Michael Keating

December 29, 2018

Keating Law Offices attorney Mike Keating recently appeared on the “Road is Dead” podcast to discuss legal issues surrounding bicycling. The “Road is Dead” podcast is hosted by Rob Curtis and Anthony Mikos of the Psimet Custom Wheels company and…

Illinois Bicycle Lawyers

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims Honors the Lives of Traffic Crash Victims

By Michael Keating

November 19, 2018

The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims was held today at Federal Plaza in Chicago. The World Day of Remembrance is held every year to remember the millions injured and killed every year on the roadways. The World…

Illinois Bicycle Lawyers

Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Chicago Cyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run

By Michael Keating

November 7, 2018

Attorney Michael S. Keating of Keating Law Offices has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a Chicago bicyclist who was tragically killed in a hit-and-run crash on September 23, 2018. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the Estate of…

Illinois Bicycle Lawyers

Illinois Drivers Now Advised to Use the “Dutch Reach” to Prevent Doorings

By Michael Keating

August 15, 2018

The Illinois Secretary of State will now be required to include the “Dutch Reach” as a part of the Rules of the Road for Illinois motorists. The “Dutch Reach” is where a motorist opens the car door with their right…

Illinois Bicycle Lawyers

Chicago Bicyclist Angela Park Tragically Killed In Crash With Turning Truck

By Michael Keating

August 10, 2018

News outlets are reporting that the bicyclist who lost her life in a crash in the West Loop was 39-year old Angela Park of Chicago. The crash occurred at the intersection of Halsted Street and Madison Street. Angela was riding

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Chicago Bicyclist Luster Jackson Struck By Car After Avoiding Dooring

By Michael Keating

July 30, 2018

Chicago bicyclist Luster Jackson was killed in a scenario that is a constant fear of Chicago bicyclists. Luster was riding his bike northbound in the 7200 block of South Stony Island. According to the Sun-Times, as he was riding…

Illinois Bicycle Lawyers

The Dennis Jurs Memorial Race Honors The Life And Legacy of Fallen Illinois Cyclist

By Michael Keating

July 23, 2018

The life and legacy of fallen Illinois cyclist Dennis Jurs was honored Sunday during the Dennis Jurs Memorial Race in Elgin. Dennis Jurs lost his life in May of 2015 in a collision with a motor vehicle while on a…