Biking season is here again! Before you start pedaling, read this blog our experienced bicycle accident lawyers put together about insurance and safety measures. Bicyclists are covered by many types of insurance, from renters or homeowners to auto insurance. Even if you don’t have insurance, but someone you live with does, their plan could cover claims for …
Bicycle riding promotes physical activity and environmental sustainability, but at the same time, it also poses many threats to riders throughout the United States. Large vehicles and unsustainable infrastructures cause thousands of bicycles accidents every year. Our bicycle accident lawyers challenge cyclists riding for sport, play, or transportation to understand their potential dangers. Certain cities throughout the country are more dangerous …
Governor Rauner just signed a new law reinforcing bicyclist rights in Illinois. “Dennis’s Law” grants bikers the same right-of-way privilege as cars, legally recognizing bicycles as vehicles. The law is named after a 68-year-old Illinois man who died after colliding with a car in 2015. The car didn’t yield to Dennis Jurs, who had the right-of-way because he did not have …
It’s officially bicycling season in Chicago. While Mayor Rahm Emanuel takes action to make Chicago the most bike-friendly city in the country, our team of bike crash lawyers offer advice on navigating city streets safely. As always, we are available to speak to accident victims free of charge, seven days a week. According to our friends at Advocates …
A recent study by University of California at Berkeley found that hit-and-run fatalities are more likely to occur in the West and Midwest. As warm weather approaches, our team of bicycle accident attorneys examines why hit-and-runs are on the rise and what can be done to stop it. The reason hit-and-runs are more common in Western and …
A report released last month regarding cyclist safety has prompted significant outcry in the media and among public advocates. The report, published by the Governors Highway Safety Association, noted that the number of bicyclists killed on the road is steadily increasing, with adult males and urban settings seeing the most deaths. Bike injury lawyersat Pintas & …
National report by the Governors Highway Safety Association found that Illinois ranks among the top states for bicyclist fatalities in the country. On top of this, the overall number of bicyclist deaths is actually rising, at a rate of about 16% per year. Bicycle crash lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm explain this report and what …
A death in New York City’s famed Central Park is once again sparking the debate over bicyclist and pedestrian rights. As commuter biking gains popularity throughout the country, the numbers of accidents is rising as well. Bicycle accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report on this recent death and how the issue is impacting us …
About one year ago, Chicago introduced its first official bike-sharing program, Divvy, which has been met with much success. Over this past year, according to Mayor Emanuel, 1.6 million Divvy trips took place and 23,000 people signed up for annual memberships. In a city committed to becoming the country’s most bike-friendly, only one issue could …
Residents of Chicago’s Northwest Side recently gathered in a community center to discuss the major changes to be made in their neighborhood, the 45th ward, and specifically Gladstone and Portage Parks. Among these changes include protected or buffered bike lanes, fewer parking spaces, improved crosswalks and reduced lanes. Bicycle injury attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm …
A man in Connecticut recently filed a lawsuit against New York City bike-sharing system Citi Bike after he was severely injured while riding one of its bicycles. As a result of the bike accident he now suffers from traumatic nerve palsy and is seeking $15 million in damages.Bicycle accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm …
Now that the polar vortex has, thankfully, left the Midwest, bicyclists feel a bit more comfortable commuting around the city. Though we admire their courage, the bike injury attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm would like to outline a few recommendations to help you ride safely through the snow. It’s All About Layers As temperatures remain …
Divvy, Chicago’s new bike-sharing program, is poised to be the largest program of its kind in North America in 2014. Thanks in part to a $3 million federal grant, the expansion will likely bring bikes as far as Evanston and Oak Park, totaling 475 stations throughout Chicagoland. This growth, while exciting, is also stirring up …
Traumatic head injury lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report on recent statistics compiled by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, which found that cycling accidents caused about 86,000 head injuries in 2009, while football, which dominates most head injury conversations, accounted for about 47,000. In total in 2009 there were about 447,000 sports-related head …
Bicycle accident lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report that the north suburban man who fatally hit a bicyclist in the River North neighborhood of Chicago was recently charged with reckless homicide and DUI. The 28-year-old Park Ridge man was driving south on Larrabee Street on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 when he struck and killed …
Bicycle crash lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm announce Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s new proposals that would significantly increase fines for careless bicyclists and motorists alike. Among other things, the new ordinances would raise fines for cyclists from the standard $25 for all offenses to $50 to $200 depending on the violation. The proposal would …
Chicago injury attorneys are happy to announce the city’s new Streets for Cycling Plan 2020. The plan is identifying projects, programs and policies to encourage bicycle transportation and make the city streets safer for both drivers and riders. In October 2012, a cyclist riding on Near North Side streets was killed when he swerved into the …
According to federal reports, deaths of motorcyclists, bicyclists, and large truck occupants rose sharply in 2011, even as total traffic deaths dropped. Motorcycle fatalities and injuries alone cost an estimated $16 billion per year. Accident and injury attorneys are concerned over this growing national trend. In recent years, our culture has shifted its view of transportation in …
A tragic bicycle accident ended the life of a 25-year-old Chicago woman on August 5, 2011. As tens of thousands of concert-goers departed the popular Lollapalooza music festival, the bike accident victim suffered crushing injuries while leaving the concert grounds. This accident highlights the dangers of riding a bicycle on busy city streets, where serious …
As summer temperatures heat up, more bicyclists are hitting the nation’s roadways. Unfortunately, this is leading to an increased number of dangerous accidents involving bicycles and cars. Recently, a Chicago bicyclist was rushed to the hospital in serious condition after riding past a stop sign and colliding with a truck at an intersection on the …
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