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Bicycle Injuries

In 2020, 932 bicyclists were killed in crashes involving motor vehicles in the United States, according to the National Safety Council. 90 percent of these deaths occurred in people ages 20 and older. Today, adults and children bike in Chicago not only for fun and exercise but as a basic…

What is a Settlement?

If you have been injured due to someone else’s wrongdoing, you have the right to pursue compensation. These funds can cover the medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering that you have suffered due to your injuries. If you have lost a family member due to another person’s acts,…

How Long Will My Case Take?

You have been hurt in an accident. Your medical bills are piling up. You cannot work. At Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., we understand how stressful this situation can be for accident victims and their families. That’s why our goal is to resolve every case as efficiently as possible so…

How Much is My Case Worth?

If you have suffered injuries due to a car accident, medical malpractice, slip and fall or defective product, you may be wondering how much compensation you could recover in a personal injury lawsuit. At Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., our role is to fully assess your case and help you…

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Punitive Damages

When you are involved in an accident, the person or company who causes the accident is responsible for compensating you for your injuries. Most of the different types of monetary compensation available to you after an accident are “compensatory” and/or “economic” damages. These damages are designed to repay you for…

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Vehicle Repair/Replacement

When someone else causes you to be involved in an accident, that person should cover all of your losses. This means paying damages for any bodily injuries you sustain. It also means compensating you for any harm to your property. In other words, the at-fault driver – or, in reality,…

Pain and Suffering

When someone injures you, that person is required to pay you compensation in order to “make you whole.” This means that the person who hurt you is supposed to pay you in order to ensure you do not suffer any financial losses as a result of the accident. Unfortunately, the…

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Lost Wages

If you are hurt in an accident that is caused by someone else, the person or entity who is to blame is required to pay for all of your losses. This includes not just compensating you for medical expenses and paying damages for pain that you endure, but also compensate…

Medical Expenses

After an accident or injury, you may need to receive medical treatment to get better or to save your life. This treatment can consist of medication, surgery, adaptive medical devices, physical therapy or a host of other treatment methods. Unfortunately, medical care is not free. You will have costs to…

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Suing for Damages

When you are involved in an accident and suffer injuries, you may have very high medical bills to pay. Your accident could prevent you from working. You could also be left coping with a significant amount of physical and emotional pain. If the accident is one that causes a death,…