Late Monday night, a Chicago bicyclist tragically lost his life as a result of the injuries sustained when he was struck while bicycling on Chicago’s West Side. News outlets are reporting that 72-year-old Walter Williams, Jr. was hit in the
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Vigil to Be Held for Isaac Martinez, a 13-year Old Cyclist Killed In A Hit And Run
Tragedy has again struck the family of a Chicago cyclist. This time the tragedy is compounded by the fact that the bicyclist was a 13-year old boy. On Sunday, June 28th, a driver struck Isaac Martinez while the boy was
Chicago Cyclist Critically Injured in Right Hook Crash with City of Chicago Truck
A female Chicago bicyclist was struck by a City of Chicago as she turned from Milwaukee Avenue onto Belmont in the Avondale neighborhood. This tragically appears to be yet another “right hook” collision involving a Chicago bicyclist and a commercial
Waukegan Police Search For Vehicle Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Bicyclist
A man cycling in north suburban Waukegan was fatally struck this past Thursday at the 3600 block of North Lewis Avenue, local news sources report. Officers were called at around 11:30p.m. and arrived to find an injured man lying
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Details "Countermeasures" to Address Bicyclist Injuries and Deaths
“Bicyclist Safety on US Roadways: Crash Risks and Countermeasures”
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published a recent report to bring society up to speed regarding its interpretation of bicyclists’ safety in the United States. While increased access to bicycles
Chicago Cyclist Andrew Peterson Killed In Collision In South Loop
Chicago bicyclist Andrew Peterson has passed away as a result of injuries sustained when he was struck by a motor vehicle while bicycling in Chicago’s South Loop. News outlets are reporting that the bicyclist was struck on Wednesday as he
Keating Law Offices Supports Local Bicycle Advocacy Groups
Keating Law Offices is proud to announce that it has made contributions to several local organizations to support them during the closure of much of the state and local economy. The firm made direct financial contributions to Ride Illinois,
Illinois Bicyclist Loses Life In Crash With Semi-Truck in Mahomet, Illinois
A bicyclist has lost their life as a result of injuries sustained in a collision with a semi-truck near Mahomet, Illinois in Champaign County. According to reports, David Powell was killed when he was struck by a semi-truck driver
Deer Park, Illinois Driver Identified and Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Bike Collision in Barrington, Illinois
Nearly two years after a driver struck and killed an Illinois bicyclist, the driver who originally fled the scene is facing the criminal justice system. According to news reports, the Barrington Hills police department along with the Major Crash
Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist Insurance Coverage: One-Way Bicyclists Can Provide Certainty In Otherwise Uncertain Times
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has announced that his Executive Order or what is otherwise known as the “Stay In Place Order” will continue through April of 2020. At this juncture, it is fair to say the economic effects