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Proposed Ban Would Limit Bicyclists’ Cell Phone Use

by on September 19, 2011 in Accident, bicycle accident

Chicago bicyclists may soon find themselves having to shelve their cell phones if a proposed ban passes the Chicago City Council.

A city alderman proposed a new ordinance which would prohibit bikers from using cell phones, PDAs or portable computers while they are riding their bikes. The proposed ordinance would be similar to a Chicago law prohibiting motorists from using handheld devices while operating a motor vehicle.

If the proposed ordinance would pass, violators would face a $50 fine. If the violation leads to a traffic accident, the fine would increase to $500.

Alderman Marge Laurino proposed the new ordinance and if passed, she says the ordinance would make the roads safer for everyone involved.
It has not been determined how the ordinance would be enforced if it is passed.

According to the City of Chicago Web site, the Windy City currently has 117 miles of on-street bike lanes and more than 30 miles of marked shared lanes. This includes the 18.5 mile path along the lake shore.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured or killed in a bicycle accident, motor vehicle accident or any other type of accident, our Chicago personal injury attorneys may be able to assist you. Contact us for a free case evaluation.

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Girl Dies From Head Injuries After Hitting Car

by on June 11, 2011 in Accident, accidental death, bicycle accident, car accident

A Crystal Lake girl died Friday morning from injuries she sustained in a bicycle accident Wednesday.

According to reports, the 8-year-old girl and her older brother were riding their bikes Wednesday morning when she and her brother attempted to cross a road. She seemed to have struck the left side of a moving vehicle that was crossing the intersection and was thrown onto the windshield of the vehicle. The girl was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

She was found breathing, but unconscious and taken to a local hospital with serious head injuries. Friday morning she was declared dead at the hospital.

Police said they are not planning on issueing any citations in relation with the accident.

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Cyclist Crashes Through Window, Dies

by on May 25, 2011 in Accident, accidental death, bicycle accident

A cyclist was killed Tuesday afternoon after he crashed through a vacant storefront window, according to police.

Officials said the 52-year-old Oak Lawn man, Michael Racky, was riding his bike about 1:15 p.m. on east 95th Street when he hit a curb. He then lost control of his bike and flew through a large window at the former Miss Fantasia Boutique.

He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead just before 2 p.m. Officials did not indicate whether Racky was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, but said he suffered lacerations.

Police said there was no evidence excessive speed or any vehicles were involved in the crash. Call us today for your free, immediate case evaluation.

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IDOT Will Track “Dooring” Accidents

by on April 29, 2011 in Accident, bicycle accident

Last week Governor Pat Quinn announced Illinois will begin tracking “dooring” crashes in an effort to make the state more bicycle-friendly.

“Dooring” refers to accidents involving bicyclists who are hit by open doors from parked cars.

“As more people are riding bicycles and embracing other green modes of transportation, we need to ensure that Illinois collects data that presents a complete picture of what is happening on our roads,” said Governor Quinn.

The incidents went unrecognized by the Illinois Department of Transportation annual accident reports previously because no moving motor vehicle was involved.

Officials hope to use the collected statistics to help improve roadways for both bicyclists and motorists and to help keep bicyclists safer as well.

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Governor Quinn Announces Increased Bicycle Safety Reporting

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