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…
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Prevent Winter Mayhem
Late winter snow is always a hassle. No one wants to go outside on a cold winter morning and clear the snow and ice from their windshield, windows, and mirrors. It is so much more efficient to warm the car up, hit the road and let gravity do the…
Be Safe Driving in Winter
The personal injury law office of Zneimer & Zneimer is receiving increased volumes of calls involving snow-related car crashes in Chicago and the suburbs. Driving in snowy conditions can be challenging and dangerous, but with a few simple precautions, you can greatly reduce your risk of a car accident…
Riding as a Passenger on Public Transport
The Chicago personal injury attorneys of Zneimer & Zneimer have recently talked to a number of people injured on public transportation. In 2021 there were 195,980,563 riders who used the Chicago Transit Authority System (“CTA”). In the month of October 2022 there were 23,576,296 riders who used the CTA rail…
Tailgaters Wreak Havoc
Tailgating, or following too closely behind another vehicle, is a common cause of car accidents in Illinois and throughout the United States. When a driver follows too closely, they reduce the amount of time they have to react to sudden stops or unexpected events on the road, increasing the risk…
Winter Weather Travel and Avoidable Personal Injuries
AAA estimates that the U.S. will see about 112.7 million people travel 50 miles or more this holiday season from December 23 to January 2. This is the largest increase since the pandemic and will be the third highest number of drivers on the road. Here in Illinois, about 5.8…
Your dog is your best friend – you should be one too
The Chicago dog bite attorneys of Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. have encountered sad cases where dogs end up euthanized because they cause serious injuries to people or as a result of aggressive or fear-based behavior, but it is important to note that this is often not the dog’s fault. A…
What to Do After a Dog Bite
As Chicago personal injury attorneys who have handled many dog bite cases, we have seen the serious consequences of dog bites. Dog bites should always be considered serious if the skin is punctured due to the potential for infection. If you have been bitten by a dog, it’s important to…
Ordinance Passed to Improve Bike Safety in Bike Lanes
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…
Personal injury is more than physical injury
Injury Lawyer Chicago IL Physical injury has a domino effect on our ordered lives. After an injury, first comes the pain, then the need for medical care, and later come medical bills. Hiring a good personal injury lawyer is an important step to discover and secure evidence and to ensure…