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A hit and run occurs when a motor vehicle collides with another vehicle, a pedestrian, or a stationary object and leaves the scene without stopping. The injuries caused by hit and run accidents can be devastating. To make matters worse, if no witnesses are present, identifying the perpetrator can be…

Airbags are designed to protect you from serious injuries in the event of a vehicle collision. Unfortunately, they can also cause injuries, both when they work as intended and when they fail to do so. Airbag injuries can result in significant medical costs, force you to miss work, and have…

Chicago’s a busy, prosperous city, so its streets are packed with tractor-trailers, box trucks, and other large vehicles hauling materials and products. But while they’re critical to the city’s commercial health, these vehicles pose a serious risk to other road users. The Illinois Department of Transportation reports more than 46,000…

Steering wheel injuries are among the most dangerous injuries that occur in vehicle collisions. From bruising to traumatic brain injury, they are often severe and may require long-term medical treatment. If you’ve experienced a steering wheel injury in a car crash, you may be entitled to seek compensation for your…

The force of a traffic collision can slam front-seat occupants into the dashboard, severely injuring the muscles, bones, joints, and soft tissues of their legs. Knee injuries are common, and their effects can be painful and debilitating. Car accident victims are often left with long-term mobility problems that impair their…

Burn injuries are a common consequence of motor vehicle accidents. Beyond the immediate pain of the injuries and the expense of medical care to treat them, burns can result in emotionally distressing scarring, limit mobility, and seriously hamper a victim’s quality of life. At Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C., we…

Seat belts save lives. That isn’t just a catchy slogan but a clear fact. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that seat belts reduce the risk of death by at least 45 percent and serious injury by at least 50 percent. Overall, seat belts saved the…

Broken glass can cause a variety of severe injuries in a car accident. These injuries may require expensive medical treatment and can lead to long-term complications, including significant disfigurement. They can also cause collision victims to miss work. If you’ve suffered broken glass injuries in a vehicle collision, a Chicago…

Multiple-vehicle collisions are catastrophic and unpredictable. During a pileup accident, it is impossible to determine where the next blow will come from. This intense uncertainty makes chain reaction accidents even more terrifying, and the multiple impacts can lead to severe and even fatal injuries. Multi-vehicle crashes are more common than…