Category: Bike Law Illinois
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Illinois Hit and Run Death, but Driver Leaves Plate
CBS is reporting that a bicyclist was killed in Des Plaines last night by a hit-and-run driver. Apparently, the driver was a United Airlines employee driving a company SUV. At approximately 9:40pm the SUV, allegedly driven by United Airlines worker Daniel Wehr struck a bicyclist, 25 year old Jose Gomez of Des Plaines. The collision occurred on Algonquin…
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Legal Reform Needed to Protect Cyclists
Friday afternoon I first saw a video of a driver viciously attacking a cyclist during the morning commute that day. The driver can be seen in a video running and punching a cyclist. As with many cell phone videos, this one doesn’t tell the whole story. The incident began at approximately 7:50 am Friday morning…
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Memory Loss After A Bicyclist Is Struck By A Car
A common story we hear when a bicyclist is struck by a car goes like this: The last thing I remember I was riding my bike down the street, then I woke up in the hospital with my family around me. When a bicyclist is struck by a car and they hit their head, it…
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Disturbing Videos Of Car Slamming Into Chicago Cyclist Helps Case
Persistent sleuthing, hard work and a little luck has brought about successful resolution of a bicyclist’s legal claim against a driver that struck him from behind last year. Our law firm represented the bicyclist, an active, physically fit 75 year old man. The case resolved for the full amount of available auto insurance coverage. The collision…
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Court’s Remark About Helmets May Harm Illinois Bicycle Crash Victims
Sometimes a wayward comment by a Court can wreak all manner of havoc. Recently, I came across such a remark in a federal case from the Northern District of Illinois which I fear could have a negative impact on bicycle crash cases filed in Illinois state court. The issue which the federal court stepped in pertains to…
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Waiver! When Bicyclists Sign Their Rights Away.
Illinois bicycle accident attorney Brendan Kevenides explains the law of event waivers. As an Illinois attorney who represents injured bicyclists, and who also sponsors cycling clubs, race teams and bike events I love and hate exculpatory agreements. These rights waiving documents can be devastatingly bad for the individual cyclist who has been harmed due to someone…
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Snowplows and cyclists
Illinois Municipalities May Be Held Responsible Where Snow Removal Forces Cyclists and Pedestrians Into The Street As Illinois bicycle lawyers, we handle all issues involving cyclists, including those caused by snow. In breaking news, Illinois municipalities may be held liable for injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists forced into the street by snow piled onto sidewalks…
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Driver blames GPS for hitting cyclist
Bike Law Brendan illustrates the roadblocks to justice for injured cyclists. A driver who blamed her navigation system for causing a collision with a Chicago bicyclist has agreed to settle the lawsuit filed against her. Our law firm was retained by the 34 year old female cyclist who was struck by the driver in December, 2012. Our client…
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A different standard for bicyclists?
Yes, explains Illinois Bicycle Accident Lawyer Brendan Kevenides. Is it reasonable for the law to require all roadway users to use the same amount of caution? Should pedestrians and bicyclists be required to use as much caution on the road as motorists? For a very long time, California has said “no.” Illinois should follow suit.…
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Illinois bike accident lawyers join Bike Law
Jim Freeman and Brendan Kevenides bring years of experience protecting Illinois cyclists We are thrilled to announce that the Freeman Kevenides Law Firm has joined the Bike Law Network! An icon in Chicago’s vibrant cycling community, James Freeman is known by many simply as “Lawyer Jim.” For many years, he has volunteered and worked with local bicycle advocacy…
