Chicago winters have a way of turning the familiar into the unpredictable. Streets you’ve driven for years suddenly feel unfamiliar beneath fresh snow, visibility narrows to a frosted tunnel, and road conditions shift hour by hour. The personal injury lawyers of Zneimer & Zneimer P.C., see firsthand how winter weather…
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Electric Scooters in Chicago: Fun Trend or Dangerous Vehicle?
The personal injury lawyers of Zneimer & Zneimer, P.C., represent people who are injured on Chicago streets — pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, passengers. In the last few years, we’ve seen a new and very predictable source of serious injury: electric scooters. Let’s talk honestly about why e-scooters are so dangerous, who’s…
Are E-scooters Safe for Teenagers in Chicago?
Shared e-scooters from companies like Lime and Lyft have become a familiar sight on Chicago streets. They offer a quick, convenient way to get around, but they also raise serious safety concerns, especially when children are involved. Parents, schools, and communities across the city have noticed clusters of kids riding…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Slip & Fall Injuries in Chicago
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common types of personal injury cases in Illinois. They often occur in grocery stores, big box stores, Targets, Home Depot and all other stores open to the public. Injuries can be serious, such as broken bones, head trauma, or spinal injuries. These…
Stairway Injuries Common in Chicago
The slip & fall attorneys of Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. note that the most common premises injury cases are falls on stairs. Walking down stairs is inherently dangerous since a fall from heights creates the force necessary to cause serious sprains, fractures and head traumas. The act of walking downstairs…