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Mass Tort Center
Do you think you or a loved one suffered harm due to a defective medical device or dangerous drug? You may not be alone. Many others may have suffered the same harm from the same product. You could have what is called a “mass tort” claim. Your next step should…
Product Liability
When businesses put profits before the safety and well-being of people, serious injury can occur. Faulty infant equipment and toys, poorly engineered electric appliances and other potentially dangerous products can cause thousands of disabling injuries each year. Companies have a legal and ethical obligation to ensure that the products they…
What Should You Do After a Slip and Fall in Chicago?
One minute, you were walking down a sidewalk or through a parking lot. The next minute, your feet were flying up in the air, and you were landing hard on the pavement. You never planned on getting into a slip and fall accident or suffering the serious injuries that may…
Slip and Fall Accidents
At Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., our attorneys understand the serious impact that a slip and fall accident can have on a victim’s life. The victim of a slip and fall can suffer painful injuries, face high medical bills for emergency and long-term treatment and be unable to work and…
Public Violence
Chicago, like many major metropolitan areas, has a high violent crime rate. In fact, during the past year, more than 400 people died from violence within the city. Many of these serious and fatal incidents of violence occur in public places: Stores, movie theaters, shopping malls, parking lots, parks, housing…
Property Owners
Property owners are responsible for maintaining safe conditions for people coming on or about their property. They are legally bound to provide a reasonably safe condition of property. If they are found to be negligent, property owners must pay the victim damages, which may include medical expenses, pain and suffering,…
Negligent Security
Property owners and businesses are required by law to provide adequate security to prevent foreseeable criminal activity on their premises. If they fail to implement reasonable security measures, businesses and property owners could be held liable for damages in an Illinois negligent security lawsuit if someone is the victim of…
Hotel Security
Travelers expect their hotel or motel to be a safe, home-like environment while they are on the road. Hospitality companies that operate hotels and motels in Illinois owe a duty to their guests to provide them safe lodgings, free of criminal threats. Unfortunately, many hotel and motel operators cut corners…
Apartment Security
Whether they live in a rented apartment or private condominium, Illinois residents expect to be safe from violent crimes in their homes. They certainly don’t anticipate that they will fall victim to violence at the hands of an employee of their housing complex. When residential management companies fail to perform…
Slip and Falls on Snow and Ice
Every winter, walking around becomes dangerous for people in Chicago and other areas in Illinois. Snow, ice and slush often accumulate and cause slippery conditions in areas such as sidewalks, parking lots, driveways, stairways, building entrances and store aisles. People can easily fall on these slick surfaces and sustain serious…
