Heading to a lively street fair in Chicago can be a fun outing for humans and dogs alike. But when the space is packed, safety of other people and safety of the dog should be your top priority. Potential Risks Overstimulation and anxiety. Loud music, crowds, street performers, and…
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Los peligros de las bicicletas eléctricas en los carriles para bicicletas en Chicago
Las bicicletas eléctricas están en auge en popularidad, pero su presencia en los carriles para bicicletas de Chicago plantea serias preocupaciones de seguridad. Los abogados de lesiones en bicicleta de Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. han notado de primera mano el aumento de víctimas de lesiones relacionadas con bicicletas que…
La Epidemia de Atropellos Con Fuga en Chicago: ¿qué está fallando y cómo solucionarlo?
El 10 de agosto de 2025, un hombre de Gage Park fue atropellado por un sedán gris mientras intentaba cruzar la calle en el cruce peatonal de South Kedzie Avenue a las 3:20 a. m. El Chicago Suntimes informó que el sedán gris se pasó un semáforo en rojo, golpeó…
The Rising Dangers of Electric Scooters in Chicago
Electric scooters, once touted as a fun and eco-friendly transportation alternative, have rapidly become a fixture on Chicago’s streets. Since the city first introduced rental e-scooters in 2019, usage has surged — with more than 3.7 million trips taken between mid-2022 and late 2023, compared to just 1.3 million in…
The Epidemic of Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crashes in Chicago: What’s Going Wrong—and How to Fix It
On August 10, 2025, a Gage Park man was hit by an gray sedan as he attempted to cross the street in the crosswalk on South Kedzie Avenue at 3:20 am. The Chicago Suntimes reported that the gray sedan ran a red light, hit Jermaime Martin who was in the…
Can You Sue the City of Chicago for a Bicycle Accident Caused by a Pothole?
Dangerous potholes in Chicago Cycling in Chicago and throughout Illinois has become more than a trend. For many, it is a lifestyle and represents a means of commuting, staying active, and enjoying the city. But it also comes with risks. With the exception of car accidents, one of the most…
Recent Dog Bite Decision Favors Victims
The personal injury lawyers of Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. have handled many dog bite injury cases and they almost always involve the Illinois Animal Control Act. A recent appellate decision in Scifo v. Haeger, 2025 IL App (2d) 240531, offers important clarification on the liability of dog owners under the…
The Dangers of Electric Bikes in Bike Lanes in Chicago
Electric bicycles are booming in popularity, but their presence in Chicago’s bike lanes raises serious safety concerns. The bike injury lawyers of Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. have noted first had the increase of bike related injury victims that call our office. E‑bikes can reach speeds up to 28 mph, significantly…
Time to Increase Mandatory Minimum Auto Insurance Coverage in Ilinois
A personal injury victim comes to our office. He was crossing the road in a crosswalk when a driver failed to stop and plows into him. He has a fractured hip with surgery and has over $100,000 in medical bills alone. It sounds like a strong case. Expect there is…
Chicago Not Tracking E-Scooter Injuries
As anyone living in Chicago has noticed, the number of e-scooters on Chicago streets has grown drastically over the last few years. According to Chicago data, more than 3.7 million trips have been logged on rental scooters between 2022 and 2023 and this number is certainly growing. With this rapid…