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What Happens if you are in an Illinois Ride-sharing Car Accident

What Happens If You Are In An Illinois Ride Sharing Car Accident

Lake County Car Accident Lawyers Depending on the point during the trip that the accident occurred, whether the driver or a third party was at fault for the accident, and whether the driver also holds ride-share insurance can all determine how you...

Trucking Accidents on the Rise in Illinois - How You Can Be Safe

Trucking Accidents On The Rise In Illinois How You Can Be Safe

According to statistics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the number of large trucks involved in crashes where at least one person needed immediate medical attention or a vehicle had to be towed away because of “disabling damag...

Too Many Passengers and Teenage Car Accident Risk

Too Many Passengers And Teenage Car Accident Risk

Birds of a similar feather do indeed tend to flock together. The old proverb can apply in many different contexts, but the basic meaning remains the same: people like to associate with other people who are like themselves. This can be a major prob...

These Signs of Change Needed on Toll Roads

These Signs Of Change Needed On Toll Roads

A suburban Chicago town wants the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to see the signs and permit blue hospitality signs advertising local hotels, restaurants and services. The village of North Aurora, west of Chicago, approved a resolution call...

The Limitations of the Illinois Dram Shop Act

The Limitations Of The Illinois Dram Shop Act

Dram shop laws hold restaurants, bars and other establishments that sell liquor liable for injuries caused by intoxicated people to whom they have served alcohol. At common law, there was no cause of action available against commercial vendors for...

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Why Are Speeding Trucks More Likely To Cause Accidents | IL

Why Are Speeding Trucks More Likely To Cause Accidents | IL

Truckers often have tight delivery schedules, which may motivate them to break speed limits or drive faster than they should for road or weather conditions. While any speeding driver can cause an injury accident, large trucks have specific factors...

Why Should You Take Photos At Your Injury Accident Scene Il

Why Should You Take Photos At Your Injury Accident Scene Il

There are countless articles detailing steps you should take after an accident. The advice varies, but most lists include taking photos at the scene of your personal injury accident. Have you wondered why this is advised? The photos you take can s...

What Is Apportionment In Workers Comp Claims

What Is Apportionment In Workers Comp Claims

With few exceptions, Illinois law requires employers to provide workers’ compensation insurance policies for their employees. These policies offer benefits to workers injured on the job or while doing job-related tasks. Unlike personal injury clai...

Why Is Distracted Driving So Dangerous

Why Is Distracted Driving So Dangerous

Any person who gets behind the wheel of a motor vehicle assumes a legal obligation to drive safely and use care to avoid harming others. Distracted driving violates that duty of care, potentially causing injury or fatal car collisions. Because dis...

Can You Get A Personal Injury Payout From The Government

Can You Get A Personal Injury Payout From The Government

You probably know that when someone else causes an accident that injures you, you might be eligible to obtain compensation. This fact can apply to drivers, business and property owners, and other responsible parties. What if a federal, state, or l...

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why do I want a personal injury lawyer

Why Do I Want A Personal Injury Lawyer

Compassionate Representation for Injured Victims in Northern Illinois You may wonder why you need a personal injury lawyer after an accident. Perhaps you forgive the person who injured you or maybe you feel you can handle your case on your own bec...

why you should contact an attorney after a car accident

Why Contact Attorney After Car Accident

Lake County Personal Injury Attorneys Can Assist You After a Motor Vehicle Crash The personal injury lawyers at Salvi & Maher, LLP recommend that you contact an attorney after you are in a car accident. While many of these accidents may be minor a...

who can file a wrongful death case

Who Can File A Wrongful Death Case

Lake County Trial Lawyers for Wrongful Death Lawsuits A wrongful death claim in Illinois must be filed by the Special Administrator of the deceased person’s estate. The Special Administrator is usually a close family member of the decedent and is ...

what should I do if I was injured by a driver on opioids or prescription drugs

What Should I Do If I Was Injured By A Driver On Opioids Or Prescription Drugs

Illinois Injury Lawyers for Drugged Driving Accidents If you suspect that a driver on opioids or prescription drugs caused a car accident in which you were injured, you should contact a personal injury attorney so that an investigation can begin i...

What Rights Do Residents Of Nursing Homes Have

Lake County Attorneys Protecting Seniors in Nursing Homes Nursing home residents in Illinois are guaranteed a number of personal rights by both state law and federal statutes. These rights are intended to ensure the health, safety, and overall wel...

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Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence from Mike Maher

Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence from Mike Maher

This month marks a special milestone at Salvi & Maher as Mike Maher celebrates 25 years with the firm. In 2000, Mike joined Albert Salvi, leading to the firm’s transition from Salvi & Roskam to Salvi, Roskam & Maher. Since then, he has been a driv...

Lake County Personal Injury Law Firm Announces Spring 2023 Winner of the Law School Opportunity Scholarship

Lake County Personal Injury Law Firm Announces Spring 2023 Winner of the Law School Opportunity Scholarship

Salvi & Maher LLP is pleased to announce the winner of its Law School Opportunity Scholarship. Alexis Chandler has been awarded $1,000 to use for educational expenses as she furthers her legal education and pursues her goal of becoming an attorney...

Salvi & Maher, LLP Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers® Lists

Salvi & Maher, LLP Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers® Lists

Waukegan, Illinois, Attorney Albert Salvi Receives 2018 Elite Lawyer Award for Personal Injury

Waukegan, Illinois, Attorney Albert Salvi Receives 2018 Elite Lawyer Award for Personal Injury

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Waukegan, Illinois, Attorney Albert Salvi Earns High Rating from Martindale-Hubbell

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