Year: 2022
Winter Driving Safety in Illinois: What You Need to Know
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…
Elmwood Park Man Dead After Being Pulled From Buffalo Grove Trench
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…
The Risks of Bringing Your Dog or Other Pet to Work
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,…
Medical Transplant System Errors Caused by Malpractice
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…
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard’s Brian and Eirene Salvi: A Strong Partnership in the Courtroom and as a Couple
CHICAGO – It’s no secret that the business of law is often a family affair. But few lawyers have the unique opportunity of working alongside their parent, sibling, in-laws and their spouse. Even fewer genuinely enjoy all that quality family time. But for Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard attorneys and married…
Asbestos, Mold, and Rodents Force Residents Out of Northwest Indiana Apartment Building
By: Noah Dolan HOBART, Ind. (July 19, 2022) – Health and safety concerns have displaced dozens of residents of a northwest Indiana apartment building. The Hobart Fire Department closed the building due to potentially severe health and safety issues in the building such as asbestos, black mold, mild flooding, sewage…
What You Need to Know About Illinois Survival Actions
Few families are prepared to lose a loved one due to someone else’s wrongful actions. In the wake of a devastating loss, surviving family members often have the right to demand answers and accountability from the at-fault party. A survival action is often the best way to get the answers…
Marine Veteran Seriously Injured in Irving Park Hit-and-Run
CHICAGO (May 20, 2022) – A U.S. Marine veteran who fought in Operation Desert Storm is seriously injured and may lose his leg after a hit-and-run in Irving Park over the weekend. According to Chicago police, 48-year-old Raul Basulto was servicing an ATM when he was struck by a Chevy truck…
Bicyclist Killed in Old Irving Park Hit-and-Run is 3rd Cyclist Killed in Chicago in 2022
CHICAGO (May 5, 2022) – A bicyclist was fatally struck by a car in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday night in Chicago’s Old Irving Park neighborhood. The crash marks at least the third fatal bicycle crash in Chicago since the start of 2022. According to Chicago Police, 22-year-old Nick Parlingayan was…
How Are Wrongful Death Claims Different Than Other Personal Injury Claims?
When someone dies from injuries suffered in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence or an intentional act, surviving family members may be able to file a wrongful death claim to seek compensation and accountability. Wrongful death actions differ from personal injury claims in several important ways, which we’ll explore…
