As advancements continue, AI technology is rapidly gaining popularity across various industries and sectors. While the technology has many exciting applications in the field of medicine, we are beginning to see the dangers it poses to patients. Automation bias, misinterpretation of commands, and software glitches can lead to medical misdiagnoses,…

Over the past decade, vehicle manufacturers have introduced various crash avoidance technologies (CATs). Although these technologies originally appeared only in luxury vehicles, today, they are more common in affordable vehicle models, with some systems–like backup cameras–becoming mandatory for all new vehicles. Manufacturers tout these systems as helping reduce the risk…

While jet skiing and other boating activities signal the start of summer, a recent Hudson River jet ski accident demonstrates just how tragic jet skis can be. After two jet skis collided, all emergency service providers responded, including the Newburgh Fire Department, State Police, city police, and Orange County Sheriff…

Winter is here, so it’s time to refresh yourself on the crucial information you need to know about winter driving safety in Illinois. The number of car crashes and injuries drastically increases during our harsh winter months here in Illinois. The Chicago traffic accident lawyers of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard…

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (December 13, 2022) – An Elmwood Park man has died after being pulled from a trench Monday evening in Buffalo Grove. According to the Chicago Tribune, the Buffalo Grove Fire Department responded around 5:30 p.m. Monday to a report of someone trapped in a hole in the…

Thanksgiving typically marks the official start of the holiday travel season. If you’re traveling for a Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving celebration this year, you must plan ahead for a smooth experience. According to TIME, the rates of 2022 holiday traffic will likely increase dramatically this year, nearly returning to pre-pandemic levels….

For many, the thought of bringing a pet to work is appealing. A beloved pet can help improve your mood and the office’s general morale.  But bringing a dog or other pet to work also carries certain risks. It is important to be aware of these risks when asking yourself,…

Of all the different forms of medical malpractice, incorrect diagnosis is perhaps the most catastrophic. This is the conclusion of a recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, which found that more than 100,000 people in the United States are killed or permanently disabled due to misdiagnosis errors every year. The misdiagnosis…

Organ donations and transplants save tens of thousands of lives every year across the United States, according to the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations. However, they can also cause significant health problems if doctors are not careful because screening is required to ensure an organ is compatible with its recipient. Other…

While we trust doctors and other medical providers to give us the skilled and diligent care we deserve, these professionals are not immune to making mistakes or being wrong. And when they do make mistakes, their patients can suffer grievous, life-changing injuries. Unfortunately, medical malpractice is not as uncommon as…