Year: 2025

Last Updated on March 31, 2026 by Patrick A. Salvi II If you suffer injuries due to inadequate lighting on someone else’s property, you may be able to sue the owner under the legal doctrine of premises liability. Premises liability refers to situations in which a property owner or manager…

Last Updated on June 24, 2025 by Patrick A. Salvi II Nurses, like other medical professionals, can be liable for injuries or complications their patients suffer as a result of their negligent care. To establish this legal liability, an injured patient must show that the nurse’s behavior involved the four…

Last Updated on November 17, 2025 by Patrick A. Salvi II If you suffered injuries in a motor vehicle collision, you may wonder, “Why is my settlement taking so long?” The car accident settlement process can be complex, and many factors can affect a claim and the timeline for recovering…

Last Updated on August 21, 2025 by Patrick A. Salvi II CHICAGO (June 19, 2025) – A private ambulance crashed into a CTA bus in South Loop on Tuesday morning. The crash occurred around 10:15 a.m. with both vehicles traveling south on the 1100 block of South Michigan Avenue and East…

Last Updated on June 12, 2025 by Patrick A. Salvi II Many people have pacemakers implanted to help regulate their heartbeat. However, implantation of a faulty pacemaker or errors during the surgical procedure can cause a person to suffer serious medical complications. A second surgery may be required to correct…

Last Updated on June 12, 2025 by Patrick A. Salvi II Life with chronic pain can be agony, and spinal cord stimulators are a popular treatment for those looking for pain relief. Unfortunately, doctors or other healthcare professionals sometimes make mistakes when installing these devices, creating more pain and additional…

Last Updated on June 10, 2025 by Patrick A. Salvi II SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 10, 2025) – After receiving a unanimous House vote in April, the Illinois Senate passed House Bill 2688 in a 51-7 vote, expanding the capabilities of certified nurse midwives to address the issue of maternity healthcare deserts….

Last Updated on December 9, 2025 by Patrick A. Salvi II As self-driving features become increasingly common in new vehicles, the rate of motor vehicle collisions involving self-driving cars is only going to rise. This raises a critical question: Who bears self-driving car accident liability? The answer will depend on…

Last Updated on March 31, 2026 by Patrick A. Salvi II Whether the fault lies with another driver, an automaker, an employer, or someone else, proving they caused a car accident requires compelling evidence. Testimony from credible witnesses can bolster your case by providing details on what happened from a…

Last Updated on May 26, 2026 by Patrick A. Salvi II Medical malpractice refers to a healthcare professional’s failure to provide the standard of care, resulting in harm to a patient. It takes many forms, from something as drastic as wrong-site surgery to something as common (yet no less harmful)…