Category: Personal Injury Articles
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., Urges Safe Travel This Labor Day Weekend
CHICAGO (Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.) – The last few weeks of the summer vacation season are upon us. Labor Day weekend marks the end of the summer travel season, and for many people it is their last opportunity for a quick weekend getaway before the kids head back to…
Life After Traumatic Brain Injury: The Real Cost of Rehabilitation
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most expensive types of injuries that a person can suffer. The medical costs can be staggering. A person with TBI may also lose a tremendous amount of money due to the inability to work. Of course, pain and suffering must be taken…
Halloween Ranks High for Holiday ER Visits
Halloween is a fun holiday for children and parents alike. The holiday allows neighborhoods and communities in Chicago and throughout Illinois to come together for activities such as parties and trick-or-treating. Although we do not like to think about personal injury risks on a holiday like this one, injuries happen…
Injured High School Cheerleader Suffers Concussion and Files Lawsuit
The safety of students was compromised as school staff ignored obvious injuries to several cheerleaders during practice, which leaves people scratching their heads wondering why safety isn’t the number one priority for any supervising adult. A Chicago Sun-Times article reports a case filed recently in Cook County Circuit Court, claiming…
Vehicle Accidents In The Workplace
Vehicle accidents in the workplace are among the most common workplace accidents in Illinois and across the country. As the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports, 63 of the fatal occupational injuries that occurred in Illinois in 2013 were transportation-related accidents. Nationally, about 16 percent of fatal transportation incidents (284…
The NFL’s Head-Scratching Concussion Statistics
How many concussions – or mild traumatic brain injuries – did National Football League players suffer in 2012? It depends on which source you rely on. According to the NFL 2014 Player Health & Safety Report, there were 261 concussions in 2012. However, PBS Frontline Concussion Watch reports 171 concussions…
Prevention History of Brain Injury in Football
Today, there are pending concussion-related lawsuits against the NFL, NCAA and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). Millions upon millions of dollars are being dedicated to medical research and improvements to helmets and other safety equipment. New rules are also being introduced at all levels of the sport…
Can Art Help Children with Cerebral Palsy?
Throughout time, people have turned to art as a source of inspiration. By either creating or appreciating art, people have been able to find relief from stress, peace and joy. Research indicates that art can also provide specific therapeutic benefits to children injured at birth who are now suffering from…
