By Chicago bike injury lawyers Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. My partner and I, while sitting at the Perfect Cup coffee shop at the corner of Leland Ave. and Damen Ave. decided to conduct an unscientific survey to see how many of the bicyclists passing through the intersection stop for the…
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Biking in the Winter Months in Chicago: Challenges, Safety, and Lessons from Europe
As temperatures drop and snow begins to fall, many Chicagoans pack away their bikes for the season. Yet, an increasing number of dedicated cyclists continue to rely on bicycles for transportation—even through the harsh Midwest winter. While winter biking may not be for everyone, it is becoming more common, and…
Andar en Bicicleta de Noche en Chicago: La Visibilidad Puede Salvarte la Vida
Los abogados de accidentes de bicicleta en Chicago de Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. saben que una de las causas más comunes de los accidentes graves en bicicleta es la falta de visibilidad durante la noche. Incluso el ciclista más cuidadoso puede ser atropellado por un conductor que simplemente no lo…
Andar en Bicicleta de Noche en Chicago: Riesgos y Responsabilidades para Ciclistas y Conductores
Con el cambio de horario por el Daylight Saving Time, las tardes en Chicago se vuelven oscuras más temprano, justo cuando muchos regresan a casa del trabajo o la escuela. Este cambio estacional crea condiciones peligrosas para los ciclistas que circulan por las calles de la ciudad. En Zneimer &…
Biking at Night in Chicago: Safety Risks and Responsibilities for Both Cyclists and Motorists
As daylight saving time ends, Chicago evenings grow darker earlier—often just as commuters head home. This seasonal change creates a perfect storm for bicycle accidents on Chicago streets. The bike injury lawyers of Zneimer & Zneimer P.C., have represented cyclists injured after dark, many of whom were simply trying to…
Bikers Face the Perils of “Dooring” in Chicago
Bike riding has taken off in Chicago in the last few years. More bike riding has predictably lead to more bike accidents. The bike accident lawyers of Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. have witnessed the rise of bike accidents first hand, with more injury cases calling than ever. One of the…
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…
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…
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…
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:…