On January 27, 2025, Block Club Chicago reported that a woman was walking across an intersection at Chicago Avenue and Oakley Blvd. in Chicago when she was struck and killed 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse that fled the scene without stopping. According to a witness, the pedestrian women was walking westbound across…
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Reckless Driving Rampant in Chicago
Written and reviewed by Peter Zneimer, Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. The number of fatal or serious injury crashes in some Chicago neighborhoods is shocking and would be surprising to people living in those neighborhoods. According to the Chicago Department of Transportation’s annual traffic crashes report, there were an astounding 135…
Given that Many Drivers in Illinois are Uninsured, How do I Protect Myself?
Written and Reviewed by Peter Zneimer, Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. You are stopped at a red light when out of the blue you are rear-ended by an SUV. Your car is badly damaged and you are injured and taken to the the emergency room in an ambulance. The liability is…
Should I Pay For Higher Insurance Coverage Limits?
Written and reviewed by Peter Zneimer of Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. As Chicago personal injury lawyers with over 20 years of experience, Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. has witnessed a constant rise in the cost of medical treatment, car repairs and used cars and new cars over the years. However, during…
Why Do I Need GAP Insurnace?
You buy a new car and you finance it and make your payments every month. You drive a lot and put 60,000 mile on your car in one year. Then one year later another driver runs a red light and slams into your car. You, thankfully, are not injured, but…
Substandard Insurance Companies Log Numerous Complaints in Illinois
You conscientiously pay your auto insurance premium month after month. You pay extra for full collision coverage. You have never made a claim in years. Then for no fault of your own, someone driving with no insurance rear-ends your vehicle. You are taken to the emergency room in an ambulance…
Shopping for Car Insurance is Important
Car insurance is an essential part of owning a vehicle, and it is especially important in Illinois. The state requires that all drivers carry a minimum level of liability insurance to cover any damages or personal injuries that may occur in the event of an accident. However, simply having the…