If you have been injured in a trucking crash in Chicago or anywhere in Illinois, it is important to understand all the factors that may have contributed to the accident—including whether the driver was qualified to operate a commercial vehicle under federal law. At Zneimer & Zneimer, P.C., a leading…
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English Proficiency Now Enforced for Commercial Drivers – What It Means for Trucking Safety and Injury Claims
Zneimer & Zneimer, P.C. is a highly respected Chicago law firm with deep experience in both personal injury and immigration law. Our attorneys regularly represent victims injured in trucking accidents, and we also assist individuals navigating the complex immigration system, including commercial drivers working under valid immigration status. We follow…
Bike Lanes In Chicago Stir Controversy
Written and Reviewed by Peter Zneimer, Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. Chicago has built over 200 miles of on-street, protected, buffered, and shared bike lanes over the last few years. Chicago has also engaged in initiatives like the Divvy bike-sharing system, which recorded over 11 million bike and scooter trips in…
Illinois Law and Bicyclist Safety
At the Chicago bicycle attorneys Zneimer & Zneimer, P.C., our attorneys have long championed the rights of bicyclists across Illinois. As avid advocates for safer streets and comprehensive accountability, we have represented cyclists injured due to roadway defects, negligent drivers, and flawed infrastructure. With the rise in bike commuting and…
Six Major Causes of Car Crashes
The NHTSA did a groundbreaking study in 2008 to analyzed the cause of auto accidents. This study conducted by the University of Michigan closely studied 6,950 crashes using sensors and video cameras. From this study the researchers identified six major causes of car crashes. The findings were highlighted in an…
Ride Smart, Ride Bright – Legal Risks of Poor Visibility for Chicago Cyclists
At Zneimer & Zneimer P.C., we handle personal injury cases involving injured bicyclists throughout Chicago and Illinois and have learned from experience that visibility plays a crucial role in bicycle accident cases. Both Illinois law and Chicago’s municipal code impose specific duties on bicyclists to help prevent crashes and to…
Personal Injury Claims After a Car Accident in Illinois
Car accidents change lives in an instant. One moment, you are driving home, thinking about dinner plans, and the next, you are in an ambulance, worried about hospital bills, missed work, and whether your insurance will cover the damage. In Illinois, car accident victims have legal rights to recover compensation,…
Laws That Protect Chicago Bicyclists
Bicyclists in Illinois and Chicago have the legal right to share the road with motor vehicles on the roadways. Additionally, bicyclists have the legal responsibly to follow that same traffic laws that motor vehicles do. The bicycle injury lawyers of Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. often use violations these statutes…
Bicycling Surges in Chicago
Written and reviewed by Peter Zneimer, Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. According to the Chicago Department of Transportation, bicycling grew more in Chicago than any other large American city in the last five years. According to this study, biking is up 119% between the fall of 2019 and the spring of…
Trip and Falls and the Open and Obvious Doctrine in Illinois
“Open and Obvious” Defense in Illinois Premises Liability Cases In Illinois premises liability cases, property owners have a legal duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition for those who lawfully enter the property. If there is a dangerous condition on a property, and a person is injured…