Author: Patrick A. Salvi

No one undergoing surgery in Illinois expects their medical team to make a mistake. However, surgical errors happen with alarming frequency in Cook County, often resulting in severe, potentially lifelong injuries that require years of expensive medical treatments for patients. At the Chicago law firm of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard…

Underage drinking and drug use are a factor in many Illinois car collisions. A new state law aims to reduce drunk driving crashes and hold those who enable underage drinking and drug use responsible for their actions. Here’s a closer look at this new law and what it means for those injured…

A well-respected transplant surgeon in Texas is being accused of secretly altering the transplant list so that his patients would not receive the livers they needed, potentially resulting in their deaths, according to The New York Times. The matter is currently under investigation. About the Doctor The doctor accused of…

As advancements continue, AI technology is rapidly gaining popularity across various industries and sectors. While the technology has many exciting applications in the field of medicine, we are beginning to see the dangers it poses to patients. Automation bias, misinterpretation of commands, and software glitches can lead to medical misdiagnoses,…

Over the past decade, vehicle manufacturers have introduced various crash avoidance technologies (CATs). Although these technologies originally appeared only in luxury vehicles, today, they are more common in affordable vehicle models, with some systems–like backup cameras–becoming mandatory for all new vehicles. Manufacturers tout these systems as helping reduce the risk…

While jet skiing and other boating activities signal the start of summer, a recent Hudson River jet ski accident demonstrates just how tragic jet skis can be. After two jet skis collided, all emergency service providers responded, including the Newburgh Fire Department, State Police, city police, and Orange County Sheriff…

Winter is here, so it’s time to refresh yourself on the crucial information you need to know about winter driving safety in Illinois. The number of car crashes and injuries drastically increases during our harsh winter months here in Illinois. The Chicago traffic accident lawyers of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard…

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (December 13, 2022) – An Elmwood Park man has died after being pulled from a trench Monday evening in Buffalo Grove. According to the Chicago Tribune, the Buffalo Grove Fire Department responded around 5:30 p.m. Monday to a report of someone trapped in a hole in the…

For many, the thought of bringing a pet to work is appealing. A beloved pet can help improve your mood and the office’s general morale. But bringing a dog or other pet to work also carries certain risks. It is important to be aware of these risks when asking yourself,…

Organ donations and transplants save tens of thousands of lives every year across the United States, according to the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations. However, they can also cause significant health problems if doctors are not careful because screening is required to ensure an organ is compatible with its recipient. Other…