Roscoe Village Bikes is selling a bike that was specially build for Chicago bicycle commuters. The bike, called the “Four Star” (like the Chicago flag) comes with Kevlar lined tires that are more puncture resistant and reflective sidewalls that are more visible. The bike also comes with full fenders to prevent mud from being sprayed on to the back of the biker. It comes in a blue and white color scheme.
Chicago Teen Killed, Two Friends Injured On Bike Trip
Another tragic bike accident claims the life of three Chicago teens. The Chicago teens were on a spring bicycle trip 320 miles south of Chicago when an 87 year old driver in a minivan crossed the center line on a rural road and struck the three Chicago girls head on. One of the girls was killed and her two Chicago Lab School friends were seriously injured. Police speculate that the elderly driver may have fallen asleep. The bicycle accident happened at 2 PM on Wednesday.
Under Illinois law drivers over 87 years old must renew their license every and must take both the written and road test.
Car Doors Cause Bicycle Accidents In Chicago
One of the most common bike accidents that the Chicago law firm of Zneimer & Zneimer handles are car doors being opened in the path of a bicyclist. It is understandable because it is easy to forget to look for bicyclists before getting out of ones car. Even if one is in the habit of looking for bicyclists it is to forget on occasion when one is distracted and thinking of other things. People who are exiting a parked car must try to look for bikes every time they exit. Additionally, it is illegal in Chicago to open ones car door in front of a bicyclist. Chicago Municipal Ordinance 9-80-035 provides: No person shall open the door of a vehicle on the side available to moving traffic unless and until it is reasonably safe to do do, and can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic, nor shall any person leave a door open on the side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers.
Estheticians and Cosmetologists Cannot Perform Laser Hair Removal
Under the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics and Nail Technology Act of 1985, 225 ILCS 410/1 et seq., licensed cosmetologists “are prohibited from using any technique, product, or practice intended to affect the living layers of the skin.” 225 ILCS 410/3-1. Removal of unwanted hair involves affecting the dermis, which is a living layer of the skin.
The Act states that the “term cosmetology includes rendering advice on what is cosmetically appealing, but no person licensed under this Act shall render advice on what is appropriate medical treatment for diseases of the skin.”
Only persons who are qualified and under the supervision of a medical doctor may perform laser hair removal. A physician may “delegate the performance of non-ablative procedures to a licensed practical nurse, a registered professional nurse, or other persons” with on site supervision by the physician or by telephone or other electronic means. 68 Ill. Adm.Code § 1285.336(b)(3)(B). Before the physician delegates the use of laser, “[t]he physician must examine the patient and determine a course of treatment appropriate to the patient prior to any ablative or non-ablative procedures.” 68 Ill. Adm.Code § 1285.336(b)(3). The person delegated the authority to perform any laser procedures “must have received appropriate, documented training and education in the safe and effective use of each system utilized.” 68 Ill. Adm.Code § 1285.336(b)(4)
Chcago Driver Who Hit Cop Was On Cell
A Chicago driver, Kimisha Moore, 19, was on her cell phone and was driving 60 mph when she approached a stopped emergency vehicles on the Dan Ryan in Chicago. The distracted driver struck a state trooper who was standing on the shoulder and was engaged in a traffic stop investigation. The trooper suffered a smashed pelvis and two broken legs. The distracted driver was charged with aggravated reckless conduct, a felony and bond was set at $50,000.
The State Police issued a plea for drivers to stay off their cell phones and to slow down and change lanes when drivers see emergency vehicles stopped along the shoulder.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that almost 6,000 people are killed each year by distracted drivers and 50,000 are injured in auto accidents by distracted drivers.
Laser Hair Removal Can Cause Burn Injuries
Numerous spas have cropped up in Chicago and the suburbs, which advertise laser hair removal services. Some of these spas call themselves “medical spas” and declare that they use FDA approved lasers, and that therefore the laser hair removal performed at the spa is safe, guaranteed, and FDA endorsed. They claim that their hair removal service is “non invasive” and specifically designed to safely remove hair.
However, these claims are misleading for several reasons.
First, hair removal is invasive as the hair root is located within the dermis, which is a living layer of the skin.
One-Third of Chicago Area Traffic Accident Deaths Linked to Drinking
Between 1994 to 2008 there have been close to 6,000 traffic fatalities in Cook County according to an analysis done by Scripps Howard News Service. Of these 6,000 fatalities, nearly one-third were linked to drinking.
The same study found that the Cook County portion of I-94, which runs mostly through Chicago, is the 11th most dangerous road in the nation for fatal auto accidents with 304 fatalities between 1994 and 2008.
Chicago Injury Attorney Represents Bicyclist Struck By New Driver
The law firm of Zneimer & Zneimer agreed to represent an injured bicyclist who was rear-ended on Western Ave. near Lane Tech High School in Chicago. The driver who struck the bicyclist was a student at Lane Tech High School who told police that he was retrieving his cell phone from the floor of his car when he rear-ended the bicyclist. Fortunately, the bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
This bicycle accident shows that even if the bicyclist is very careful, the bicyclist is still at the mercy of drivers who are not paying attention. That is why it is so important to wear protective clothing. A bicycle helmet is a must if one plans to ride on busy roads like Western Ave. in Chicago.
Hit And Run Driver Sought In Fatal Chicago Bicycle Accident
A 61 year old man was riding his bicycle in Ford Heights near Chicago when he was hit by a driver and left at the side of the rode. The bicycle rider was taken to St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights and then airlifted to Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn where he died, Park Forest news reported. Police gathered evidence at the scene indicating the hit and run vehicle was a 1996 to 2002 Chevy Van.
IDOT has recorded more than 3,810 Illinois bicycle accidents in 2009. In these bicycle accidents, 27 people were fatally injured.
Van Spins-Out In Chicago, Two Children Ejected
A Pontiac mini van blew a tire on the Dan Ryan in Chicago on Saturday, causing the the vehicle to spin and then crash into the side of a truck. Two children and one adult were ejected from the van. None of the persons who were ejected were wearing seat belts and all three were injured and are now in critical condition at University of Chicago Hospital.
The law firm of Zneimer and Zneimer urges everyone to wear seat belts at all times and to make children in the vehicle wear theirs. Anything can happen while driving.