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One reason people enjoy motorcycles is the thrill of being on the open road while not being enclosed in a vehicle. However, being fully exposed means that motorcycle riders face the risk of significant injury in the event of an accident. Even after taking every sensible precaution, riders cannot reduce…

Are you suffering from unexpected pain or other serious side effects after a hysterectomy? Did a physician remove your uterus during a procedure without your permission? Do you suspect your doctor may have been negligent or made mistakes? Even under routine circumstances, hysterectomies produce life-altering consequences. These serious medical procedures…

Owners and managers at stores, hotels, government buildings, homes, and any other commercial, private, or public property have a responsibility to make sure their premises are safe for anyone who legally visits or enters. When these property owners and managers fail to maintain a safe environment and someone gets hurt,…

It’s painful anytime we lose a loved one. But it’s especially agonizing when a family member’s death was caused by someone else’s wrongful actions or inactions. If your loved one died in an accident that could have been prevented, the Waukegan wrongful death attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C….

The birth of a child should be one of the happiest, most exciting moments in any parent’s life. But pregnancy and the birthing process can be dangerous for the mother and child alike. These dangers are exacerbated when doctors and other healthcare providers do not follow the acceptable standard of…

We trust nursing homes to take care of the most vulnerable members of our families. When these facilities abuse that trust, it’s important that they be held accountable. In some cases, nursing home abuse can be a form of medical malpractice. To learn whether your family has a nursing home…

It’s traumatizing when a loved one is suddenly killed in a car accident that could have been prevented. Beyond dealing with the loss of someone so dear, surviving family members also have to deal with the extraordinary costs of the accident, such as funeral and burial expenses. At Salvi, Schostok…

Neck and back injuries are common in car accidents, and they are often debilitating for crash victims. The effects of neck and back injuries can haunt an accident victim for years, with expensive medical bills, time off work, and ongoing pain. Accident victims can hold negligent drivers and their insurance…

Vehicles are equipped with many different safety features these days, but one of the first to appear in cars was the airbag in the front seat. There are actually two different areas equipped with airbags in the front of a vehicle. One is in the steering wheel, protecting the driver,…