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You might know that you have a right to file a compensation claim after suffering injuries in a car accident due to another party’s negligence. But what happens if you had a pre-existing condition at the time of the crash and the accident worsened it? Are you still entitled to compensation?…

Car accidents in school zones can be devastating. As a parent, you trust that when you send your child to school, they’ll be safe. Unfortunately, the area surrounding your child’s school can be a danger zone. School zones are typically streets or crosswalks near schools or parks with more young…

Collisions involving rental cars can present some unique challenges, especially when the crash results in an injury. Many people have questions about which insurance policy they should file their claim against, what compensation they are eligible to recover, and what to do after an accident occurs. A rental car accident…

According to a recent survey conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 48 percent of drivers admitted to having driven at least 15 miles per hour over the speed limit on the freeway in the 30 days immediately prior to the survey. Of these, 13 percent admitted to doing…

National car accident statistics show an increase in child injuries and fatalities from crashes. Children involved in car accidents can sustain severe injuries even if they were properly secured in a child safety seat or booster seat, as state law requires. If your child was injured in a car crash,…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that about two percent of collisions happen because of a defective auto part or other vehicle problem. Over 9,400 people suffered injuries in car accidents in Illinois in one recent year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, so…

At Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., one of the questions we’re most frequently asked is, “How does car accident compensation work?” In Illinois, a driver who causes a car accident must pay for the financial consequences of that accident — costs that are typically borne by the insurance company that…

The number of fatal car accidents in Illinois remains high, with 1,280 deaths occurring on state roadways in a recent year. If your loved one was killed in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you need our Chicago fatal car accident lawyers to help you demand justice. An attorney…

If someone hurt you in a car accident in Illinois, an experienced lawyer can handle the challenging and complex process of seeking compensation for your injuries. The team at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. is ready to put our skills and experience to work on your behalf. We measure our…