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In personal injury cases and the legal field in general, it is crucial to look for and understand the relevant definitions. This is because the precise meaning of words and phrases can greatly impact the interpretation of laws, statutes, and court decisions. By thoroughly examining and understanding the definitions, the…
Electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular as a mode of transportation in Chicago due to their eco-friendliness and convenience. However, they can be dangerous if not used properly. According to a study by Reuters, there were 3,075 e-bike injuries in the US in 2018 alone. If you’re involved in…
Bicycling is an increasingly popular mode of transportation in Chicago and many other cities around the world. There are many benefits that bicycling offers, including improved health and environmental friendliness, there is a downside to this form of transportation: personal injury. The Chicago bicycle attorneys of Zneimer & Zneimer have…
Our personal injury law firm litigates a fair number of bicycle injury cases. In some cases the opposing party argues that the bicyclist was negligent because the bicyclist wore dark clothes, which made the biker difficult to spot. The Illinois Rules of the Road caution bicyclists to “Be Visible” and…
The Chicago bicycle lawyers note that by the end of this year Chicago will have added more than 125 miles of new bike lanes and paths since 2020, creating a bike system with more than 400 miles. By the end of 2024 that number is expected to rise to a…
Chicago Andre Vasquez has proposed streamlining the process to have cars and trucks towed that are blocking a bike lane. Alderman Vasquez commented that: “cars just don’t care. They’re parking there, waiting there. double-parking there. Even when we had the Department of Finance ticket them, they weren’t moving. By giving…
On May 18th, Chicagoans joined cyclists worldwide in the Ride of Silence to honor those who have been killed in bike crashes. In 2021 and 2022, at least eleven cyclists have been killed locally, including notable figures such as School of Rock star Kevin Clark and architect Helmut Jahn.…
Alderman Vasquez of the 40th Ward in Chicago has been advocating for snow to be cleared from bike lanes after a protest by bicyclists who complained that the bike lanes have not been cleared. Surprisingly, there were around 103,000 Divvy bike rides in Chicago according to the Chicago Department of…
The intersection of Logan Boulevard and Western Avenue has the sad and tragic history of being the site of two fatal cyclist accidents in the last 15 years. The intersection is congested and confusing in that the traffic lights and the intersection itself is primarily under the Kennedy expressway. Add…
The Navy Pier Flyover in Chicago is finally open after 7 years and a cost of $64 million dollars. The flyover is 1,750 foot long and 16 foot wide. It starts from Ohio Street Beach and continues to the south side of the Chicago River. Peter Zneimer, of the injury…