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Are Zero Bike Deaths Possible in Chicago?

Written by Peter Zneimer Chicago has had only 0ne bicyclist fatality in 2024 as of September 16, 2024. Though any bike death is a tragedy, that number is a vast improvement from previous years.  According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, Chicago reported seven bicyclist deaths in 2023, 10 deaths…

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SUVs Dangerous to Cars on the Road

Written by Peter Zneimer The laws of physics apply to everything including vehicle crashes.  When a 5,500 pound SUV or pick-up truck crashes with an automobile weighing 3,300 pounds you would expect the automobile to sustain more damage and consequently the automobile driver is more likely to be injured or…

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Melbourne Bans E-Scooters for Safety Reasons

Chicago has witnessed a dramatic increase of e-scooters riders on the roadways and bike paths in recent years propelled propelled by e-scooter ride share companies like Divvy and Lime setting up stations.  With increased number of e-scooter riders, the e-scooter injury lawyers of Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. has also observed…

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Motorists in Chicago Do Not Stop For Pedestrians in Crosswalks

Written and Reviewed by Peter Zneimer Chicago in recent year has invested heavily in improving cross walk safety.  The city has added cross walk signs to many crosswalks.  Some have included warnings that it is a violation of state law not to stop for pedestrians in a cross walk.  The…

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Embracing Micromobility in Chicago: Take A Ride on The Wild Side

Written and Reviewed by Peter Zneimer Wandering around Chicago, one will witness firsthand the micromobility revolution.  In high traffic areas, everywhere you look in Chicago you will see people riding e-scooters, e-bikes  and pedal  bikes.  The surge in micromobility is fueled by corresponding surge of on-demand bicycle and e-scooter networks…

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Should Children Be Allowed to Ride Electric Scooters?

  Electric scooter use has risen dramatically in Chicago over the last few years. The popularity of  electric scooters is spurred by the introduction of shared services such as Divvy, Lime and Spin.  These scooters are left on the on sidewalks and streets and can be unlocked with a smartphone…

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Is a city or a village responsible for injuries from falling branches?

Sofia Zneimer, Zneimer & Zneimer, PC In a recent decision, the Appellate Court of Illinois distinguished immunity from liability.  According to the facts as stated in Williams v. Village of Berkeley, the plaintiff filed a premises liability lawsuit against the Village of Berkeley following an incident in which a large…

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