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At Zneimer & Zneimer, we understand the profound impact a slip and fall injury can have on your life, which is why we meticulously explore every legal avenue to secure your rights and compensation. The “open and obvious” doctrine, while a formidable defense, does not preclude the possibility of recovery…
Navigating through the intricacies of Illinois’ “open and obvious” doctrine in slip and fall personal injury cases can be challenging. At Zneimer & Zneimer, we often get calls from people who were injured when they stepped in a “large” hole, or who were injured by a “big” obstacle. The problem…
At Zneimer & Zneimer, our experienced personal injury attorneys understand the complexities of slip and fall cases in Chicago and Illinois, especially those involving the “open and obvious” doctrine under Illinois law. This legal concept often serves as a significant defense for property owners, suggesting that they are not liable…
For individuals in Chicago, especially those who have suffered injuries in public transit scenarios, understanding the dynamics of premises liability is essential. Chicago train injuries attorneys often grapple with cases like Quiroz v. Chicago Transit Authority to safeguard their clients’ rights. In a decision from the Illinois Supreme Court, nuances…
Though it has been a snow free winter so far this winter, it may be about time to find the snow shovels and salt and get ready to shovel the sidewalk. Shoveling the sidewalk in front of ones house or building is not only a considerate thing to do it…
The weather brought us a lot of snow in Chicago, first sparkly and puffy, and now soggy and icy. Walking in snow is a risky business, as every step carries the peril of slip and fall. The ruts and the mounds of shoveled snow amplify the hazard. The accidental…
According to a study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine, having professional translators on staff may limit miscommunications between patients and medical staff in the ER. The study found that mistakes with “clinical consequences” were twice as likely to occur if the hospital ER no interpreters or amateur interpreters…
As reported in CBS’ Historic Auburn-Gresham Building Torn Down After Partial Collapse, shortly after noon on Tuesday, January 31st, four people were injured when a three story historic building partially collapsed. The building, located on the northeast corner of 79th and Halsted, has been vacant for 20 years and was…
A Chicago ordinance requires that snow that falls before 4 p.m. be shoveled within 3 hours. Snow falling after 4 p.m. must be shoveled by 10 a.m. the next day. The fine for not shoveling is a $50.00. The law is obviously not strictly enforced. The ordinance also protects those…
When a person suffers injuries as a result of a slip and fall on negligently maintained property, it is important to establish who is responsible to maintain the property that caused the slip and fall. In the recent decision Gilmore v. Powers, the Illinois Appellate Court determined that homeowners are…