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…
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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…
Chicago Bicyclists and Liability for Pothole Injuries
The Chicago bike injury lawyers of Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. have handled a number of cases where bicyclists or scooter riders were injured after hitting a defect on the bike path or road way. A recent Illinois Supreme Court decision, Alave v. City of Chicago, highlights a harsh legal reality:…
Federal English Enforcement Rule for Truck Drivers May Affect Safety, Jobs, and Injury Lawsuits
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…
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…