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Electric scooters have hit the streets of Chicago, and they have already caused much contention between those who use them and those who interact with them. According to a Consumer Reports investigation, there were well over 1,500 scooter accidents throughout the country between 2017 and 2019. Due to the fact…

Fatal car accidents are devastating for the family members left behind. When you have lost someone so suddenly, that loss can leave you in shock, unsure of how your life will be from now on. At a time when you and your loved ones are grieving, you may also be…

Vaping has been touted by some as a safer option than traditional cigarette smoking. In fact, many younger people start smoking e-cigarettes without ever having smoked before. The truth is: Vaping is not safe. It has been shown to cause lung damage. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Dog attacks can result in a wide array of severe injuries, even if the dog never actually bites the victim. At Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., our experienced non-bite dog attack injury attorneys have helped dog attack victims in Chicago and throughout Illinois recover the compensation they deserve for their…

Recovering from sexual assault or abuse can be a long and arduous process, and survivors will tell you that the emotional wounds might never fully heal. Survivors of sexual assault sometimes struggle to find their voice and may not be able to speak about the incident right away. When survivors…

Chicago has put considerable resources into making the city bicycle-friendly, including the development of many miles of lanes used every day by cyclists, pedestrians, and joggers. Although the bike lanes make biking safer in a large city with lots of vehicular traffic, they do not prevent all accidents from occurring….

Riding a bike can be a very dangerous activity. Although biking can be a fun sport, an effective way to commute, and a great way to get some exercise and fresh air at the same time, bicyclists must constantly be on the alert. Although cyclists and motorists know that they…

Riding a motorcycle is many people’s favorite hobby and activity ─ something that’s done on weekends or for vacation. For other people, riding a motorcycle is a part of the daily commute, serving as a way to get from one destination to the next. For all motorcycle operators, though, as…

The minutes, hours, and days following a motorcycle accident are always difficult. However, when the driver who hit you fled the scene of the accident, the situation can be much more frustrating. How will you claim insurance coverage to pay for your injuries? And how can you hold the driver…