Year: 2026
How Often Do Malpractice Cases Go to Trial in Chicago, IL?
Last Updated on June 25, 2026 by Patrick A. Salvi II If you are considering a medical malpractice claim in Chicago, one of the first questions you will likely ask is, “Do most malpractice cases settle?” You might be worried that your medical malpractice case will end up before a…
Medical Misconduct Vs. Negligence: What’s the Legal Difference in Chicago, IL
Last Updated on June 25, 2026 by Patrick A. Salvi II Medical misconduct and medical negligence may sound similar, but the terms describe different improper actions on the part of a healthcare professional. Misconduct generally consists of deliberately unethical behavior, from fraudulent billing to sexual assault. Medical negligence, on the…
Lawmakers approve bill aimed to regulate e-bikes, scooters in Illinois
Last Updated on June 16, 2026 by Patrick A. Salvi II CHICAGO (June 3, 2026) – Over the past few years, usage of electronic bikes (e-bikes) and scooters (e-scooters) has grown drastically, with eBikes International reporting a third of U.S. bike market value coming from e-bikes. Additionally, e-bike owners ride…
The Most Dangerous Waterways for Boating Accidents in Illinois
Last Updated on June 18, 2026 by Patrick A. Salvi II Boating incidents on Illinois waterways can cause life-altering injuries and significant financial burdens. If you or someone you love was injured or killed on the water, the decisions made in the days and weeks following the incident can have…
How to Prove Gastroparesis for an Ozempic Lawsuit
Last Updated on May 25, 2026 by Patrick A. Salvi II Ozempic has helped many patients manage type 2 diabetes and lose weight, but for some, the drug has caused serious side effects. One is a severe and potentially permanent digestive condition known as gastroparesis. If you took Ozempic and…
Four hospitalized, including Infant, after crash involving Chicago Police
Last Updated on May 20, 2026 by Patrick A. Salvi II CHICAGO (May 13, 2026) – A recent crash involving a Chicago police vehicle left four people, including a baby. According to NBC Chicago, the crash occurred on Chicago’s West Side around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12 and involved…
Optic Nerve Damage From Non-Ocular Surgery
Last Updated on March 30, 2026 by Patrick A. Salvi II Vision loss after surgery can be devastating, especially when the procedure did not involve the eyes. But in rare cases, patients can experience optic nerve damage from non-ocular surgery. This complication can leave lasting impairment and raise serious questions…
Bus traveling from Chicago to Michigan crashes in Green Bay; 33 injured
Last Updated on March 26, 2026 by Patrick A. Salvi II GREEN BAY, Wis. (March 24, 2026) – A ‘tour-style’ charter bus transporting 54 people crashed while exiting I-43 in Green Bay on Sunday afternoon, injuring 33 people. The more than 30 patients were sent to four area hospitals for…
7 Common Medical Malpractice Myths and the Reality in Chicago, IL
Last Updated on March 3, 2026 by Patrick A. Salvi II There’s no shortage of myths about medical malpractice lawsuits. If you suffered harm after a medical procedure, you might hesitate to speak with a lawyer because of something you’ve heard. But much of what is repeated about malpractice lawsuits…
Two people killed in head-on crash with semi-truck in Zion, Lake County
Last Updated on February 26, 2026 by Patrick A. Salvi II ZION, Ill. (February 26, 2026) – Two people were killed in a head-on crash involving a sedan and a semi-truck in Zion, Lake County, on Thursday morning. The collision occurred near the 15000 block of Route 173 in unincorporated Zion. The…
