Crystal Lake was the scene of a fatal accident involving a bicyclist and an SUV.

Gordon McClain was traveling by bicycle on U.S. Highway 14 near Illinois Highway 31 on November 19th. As he crossed U.S. 14 from the north shoulder to the south shoulder, McClain crashed into the driver’s side of an SUV which was traveling east on U.S. 14. The bicycling enthusiast was thrown to the pavement after hitting the vehicle.

McClain, 57, was pronounced dead at the scene around 5:45 p.m. He suffered head injuries and was not wearing a helmut. However, the autopsy performed the following day showed that McClain died from chest injuries, not head injuries. The 48-year-old female driver of the SUV, who is a resident of Aurora, was not cited at this time.

The accident remains under investigation.

An accident between bicycles and motor vehicles can change the make-up of a family. If you or a loved one knows someone who has been injured in an accident involving a motor vehicle and a bicycle, call Spiros Law at 815-929-9292 to discuss your legal rights. Visit the website at www.spiroslaw.com.

A February crash that left a Downers Grove teen severely disabled has resulted in a conviction against the driver.

Hunter Himes,14, was bicycling  on Lemont Road, heading home. At the same time, Timothy Hagen was driving down  Beller Drive, approaching  Lemont Road. As Hagen was turning right onto Lemont Road, he felt a bump on the truck. When he stopped he found Hunter underneath his vehicle. Hunter suffered traumatic brain injury from the accident and is now in hospice care.

Hagen was convicted of failure to yield to a pedestrian on a sidewalk. He was sentenced to 300 hours of community service and ordered to pay a $1,500 fine.  Himes’ family and friends are currently petitioning Governor Quinn’s office to change the law in regards to traffic laws and a pedestrian’s injury/death.

Traffic accidents that injure pedestrians can cause a varying amount of injuries. If you or a loved one knows someone who is recovering from injuries caused by a vehicle when they were on a sidewalk, call Spiros Law at 815-929-9292 for professional legal representation. Visit the website at www.spiroslaw.com.

A man was injured on Monday after a bicycle accident occurred in Kankakee.

According to local police, an 81-year-old bicyclist was injured after he was struck by the driver of a Pontiac Grand Prix that was allegedly driving in and out of the lanes of traffic.

The bicyclist was then transported to St. Mary’s Provena Hospital to be treated for injuries that are not considered life threatening. Two other drivers witnessed the accident and stopped to check on the bicyclist. Both drivers reported that the Grand Prix driver was driving recklessly across the roadway. No citations have been handed out at this time.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a negligent driver’s actions, contact the Kankakee injury lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C., today by calling 815-929-9292.

A Kankakee man riding his bike on Kennedy drive was hit by a motorist on Monday afternoon.

Kankakee resident Paul Krick was riding his bicycle on Kenendy Drive just north of Court Street on September 24. However, at Park Street the 81-year-old Krick was hit by a man driving a Pontiac Grand Prix.

Krick was taken to Provena St. Mary’s Hospital with injuries that were non-life threatening. The driver of the car reported to police that he was weaving in and out of traffic before hitting the bicyclist. Two other drivers who had stopped to check on Krick also stated they had seen the Grand Prix swerving. At this time, no citations have been issued.

When an accident happens, injuries can vary from mere scratches to serious injuries that last a lifetime. If you or a loved one knows someone who has been injured in an accident involving a car and bicycle, call Spiros law at 815-929-9292 for professional legal representation. Visit the website at www.spiroslaw.com

Two young girls, ages 11 and 12, were injured after the bike they were riding on was struck by a car in Kankakee.

According to police officials, the two girls were riding a minibike on the side of the road when a driver traveling in the same direction, struck them. Both girls were injured in the accident and one was taken to Riverside Medical Center and the other to Provena St. Mary’s Hospital.

The minibike did not have any reflectors on it at the time of the collision and the driver of the Kia Elantra stated that he could not see the victims. He was not cited by police after the collision.

If you have been injured in an accident, you need knowledgeable representation on your side that may be able to help you receive the compensation that you need to pay for expensive medical bills. Contact the Kankakee accident lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C., by calling 815-929-9292.

A bicyclist was sent to the hospital after being hit by an unknown driver in a southside neighborhood of Chicago.

The accident took place on Sunday, August 26 in the Woodlawn neighborhood. A 23-year-old man was riding his bicycle westward on the 600 Block of East Marquette Road. Around 11:15 a.m., a 2000 Dodge Intrepid hit the bicyclist from behind. The bicyclist was thrown on the hood of the car and shattered the driver’s side window. Instead of stopping, the driver of the Intrepid drove away.

The young man took on serious injuries and was sent to John H. Stoger Jr. Hospital. A witness followed the car but found the Intrepid empty. The police are searching for the driver.

The driver may have disappeared but the injuries suffered by the victim of a hit-and-run driver do not. If you or a loved one knows someone who has been injured by a hit-and-run driver, call Spiros Law at 815-929-9292 for professional legal representation. Visit the website at www.spiroslaw.com.

Two children riding bicycles in Kankakee were sent to the hospital after being struck by a car on Tuesday afternoon.

A boy and girl were on their bicycles heading west on Merchant Street when they approached South Washington Street. Just after 2:45 p.m. on August 7^th. They entered the intersection without stopping, according to witnesses. At that time, Jon Anderson was driving his black Hyundai Accent south on Washington. He was unable to stop his car in time.

Witnesses reported seeing one child flip over the car’s hood and the left side of the Hyundai’s windshield was shattered. Both children were taken to Provena St. Mary’s Hospital. They were conscious and crying as emergency care personnel strapped them onto gurneys. Anderson was not given a citation.

A sunny day can have a different outcome than expected when an accident occurs to those we love. If you or a loved one knows someone who has been injured by a car while riding their bicycle, call Spiros Law at 815-929-9292 to explore their legal rights. Visit the website at www.spiroslaw.com.

Tuesday afternoon, two children were injured after they were struck by a car while biking through an intersection.

According to local police, the accident occurred as the two children were riding at the intersection of Merchant Avenue and Washington Avenue just after 2:30 p.m. The children were heading west down the road when the driver of a Hyundai Accent was unable to stop in time.

The children flipped over the hood of the car and both suffered concussions as a result. The Hyundia suffered a broken windshield and other minor damage. The boy and girl bicycle riders are currently recovering in Provena St. Mary Hospital.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle or car accident due to someone else’s negligence, you need a knowledgeable attorney that may be able to help you receive the compensation for the pain that you deserve. Contact the Kankakee car accident lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C., by calling 815-929-9292