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Illinois is among 44 states that have banned future use of the ET-Plus, a guardrail system manufactured by Trinity Industries, Inc. The New York Times reports that the guardrail’s end terminals cut through vehicles instead of peeling away upon impact as they should. This suspected defect may be linked to…

If I am hurt in a car wreck, what do I do about medical bills? Doesn’t the other driver’s insurance take care of that? The answer to the second question is yes … eventually. Before I explain why the word “eventually” is needed, let me answer the first question and…

The personal injury attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. have decades of experience helping car accident victims. A core component of these cases is effectively dealing with insurance coverage and the insurance companies that provide it.  Auto insurance claims can involve complex legal issues. You cannot count on insurance…

Today, many people in Chicago and throughout Illinois prefer using Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing services instead of taxis, trains and buses. As surveys show, people find that these services are easier to use and cheaper than other forms of transportation. However, the benefits come with risks. Uber and Lyft…

There are many different types of car wrecks. It may be helpful for you to understand more about the type of accident that has injured you or a loved one. You can get a better understanding of what may have caused the accident, the party who should be held responsible…

Texting and driving is one of the most dangerous habits a person can make while operating a motor vehicle, and it is a major cause of car accidents every year. Texting while driving is a form of distracted driving, which is any action that takes a motorist’s eyes, hands, or…

Speeding drivers pose a significant danger to other motorists, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 12,330 traffic fatalities were attributed to speeding in 2021, and approximately one-third of all traffic accidents involve speeding. Speeding drivers can be held accountable when their dangerous decisions harm…

A side-impact, or T-bone, accident occurs when one vehicle impacts the side of another vehicle, as opposed to crashing head-on or into the rear of a vehicle. Sometimes, these accidents involve vehicles that collide at approximately a 90-degree angle, forming the shape of the letter “t.” Others may involve impact…

Driving recklessly involves consciously disregarding the substantial risk that your driving behaviors may cause. Were you injured in an auto accident with a reckless driver in Chicago? If so, you could be entitled to compensation for your losses. The Chicago reckless driving accident attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C….