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…
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Protección Legal para Ciclistas en Chicago: Navegando Desafíos y Recuperación con Zneimer & Zneimer P.C
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 Dangers of Electric Bikes on Chicago Lakefront Trail
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…
Tickets Rarely Given In Chicago for Crashes With Pedestrians and Cyclists
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…
New Danger on Chicago’s Bike Paths: E-Bikes
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 in some…
The Alave v. City of Chicago Decision and Its Impact on Cyclists’ Safety
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 in Illinois. Our team of bicycle injury lawyers at Zneimer & Zneimer represents bicyclists injured by potholes and has litigated issues of…
Galarza v. Direct Auto Insurance – Clarity for Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Illinois
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…
Recent Bicyclist Deaths in Chicago Call Attention to Dangerous Conditions
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…
Chicago Ranks Poorly in Bike Safety
In recent years, Chicago has prioritized making the city safer for bicyclists. The lawyers of the personal injury law firm of Zneimer & Zneimer, P.C. note that Chicago has added miles and miles of bike lanes across the city. Some of these lanes are simply painted lines designating bike lanes. …
Electric Scooter Injuries Surge With Increased Usage
Electric scooters have been promoted in many cities and towns as an efficient way to take short trips without having to use a car. But with increased usage, studies have shown a surge in electric scooter injuries. The Chicago injury lawyers of Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. have been handling scooter…