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Bicycle riding, while offering a host of benefits such as improved physical health, reduced environmental impact, and an economical mode of transportation, also comes with its risks, particularly in urban environments like Chicago. Cyclists often share the road with larger, faster-moving vehicles, increasing the potential for accidents and injuries. Among…
Montar en bicicleta ofrece numerosos beneficios como la mejora de la salud física, la reducción del impacto ambiental y una opción económica de transporte. Sin embargo, también conlleva sus riesgos, especialmente en entornos urbanos como Chicago. Los ciclistas a menudo comparten la carretera con vehículos más grandes y rápidos, lo…
Muchos de nuestros nuevos vecinos o migrantes optan por la bicicleta como su principal medio de transporte, ya sea por no disponer de un automóvil o por preferir una alternativa más sostenible y accesible. En este contexto, es fundamental conocer las mejores prácticas para protegerse de posibles lesiones al transitar…
The personal injury bicycle attorneys of Zneimer & Zneimer PC. represent many injured bicyclists in Chicago and the surrounding areas. Most injuries arise from collisions with cars, trucks, busses, and in such a case, the insurance of the responsible party likely will provide coverage, often after a lawsuit is filed. …
Anyone who regularly rides their bicycle along Chicago’s Lakefront Trail will have noticed the proliferation of people riding electric bikes in the last few years. The bike injury lawyers of Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. note there appears to be a dearth of research regarding the safety of electric bikes in…
The Chicago Tribune recently published an article with the results of a study they conducted which seem to indicate that Chicago police tend not to issue tickets in pedestrian and cyclist crash cases. The Tribune study of Chicago police data shows that out of more than 4,000 crashes between…
The bicycle lawyers of Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. in Chicago, have observed a concerning trend in the increasing use of electric bikes (e-bikes) and the corresponding rise in injuries. Bike paths and lanes, once tranquil routes for cyclists, are transforming into high-speed thoroughfares, rife with risks. E-bikes, capable of speeds…
The Illinois Supreme Court issued its decision in Alave v. City of Chicago. This case holds implications for the rights and safety of bicyclists in urban areas. Our team of bicycle injury lawyers at Zneimer & Zneimer represents bicyclists injured by potholes and has litigated issues of municipal liability when…
The Illinois Supreme Court case of Galarza v. Direct Auto Insurance Co. represents a significant judicial decision impacting uninsured motorist (UM) coverage in Illinois. This case arose from an incident where Cristopher Guiracocha, a minor, was injured by an uninsured motorist while riding his bicycle. His father’s automobile insurer, Direct…
Tragically, there have been three fatal bicycling related crashes in Cook County in the last three weeks. The latest fatal bicycle accident occurred on October 23, 2023 at 8:00 pm in the 5100 block of N. Damen in Chicago. This stretch of Damen Ave. is a very congested area, and…