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38 Injured in Largest CTA Train Crash in Decades
Updated on Friday, November 17 CHICAGO (November 17, 2023) – After a CTA Yellow Line train collided with a train snowplow on the tracks Thursday morning, 38 people were left injured at the Howard Street Switching Station NBC reported. This is the largest CTA train crash in decades. The fire…
We Honor Our Veterans Aaron D. Boeder, Cesar Salinas, and Lance D. Northcutt
This Veteran’s Day, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard wants to honor our Veterans by sharing their experience serving our country. Their courage, honor, and commitment are admirable to all, and their unselfish manner will never go unnoticed. Partner Aaron D. Boeder was commissioned as an armor lieutenant when he graduated from…
Law Definitions
Affidavit – A written statement made under oath, punishable by penalty of perjury. To be valid in court, it must be signed in the presence of a notary public or another official taker of an oath. If anything in it is found to be untrue, the witness can be charged…
Crash Avoidance Technology Litigation
Over the past decade, vehicle manufacturers have introduced various crash avoidance technologies (CATs). Although these technologies originally appeared only in luxury vehicles, today, they are more common in affordable vehicle models, with some systems–like backup cameras–becoming mandatory for all new vehicles. Manufacturers tout these systems as helping reduce the risk…
Bedford Park Tent Collapse Sends 26 People to Hospital
BEDFORD PARK, Ill. (September 15, 2023) – After a tent collapsed in Bedford Park, Illinois, 26 people were taken to a nearby hospital, according to Chicago’s WGN News Of those 26 people, 5 remain in serious condition as of Friday morning. The tent collapse happened during an “employee appreciation event” luncheon…
8 Injured in Explosion at Decatur Solvent Extraction Plant
DECATUR, Ill. (September 12, 2023) – An explosion occurred just after 7 p.m. Sunday in Decatur, Illinois, a large city about 180 miles southwest of Chicago. The explosion happened at the east plant of the Archer Daniels Midland Company facility and injured at least eight people with six of them…
How Medical Gaslighting Can Lead to Malpractice
How Medical Gaslighting Can Lead to Malpractice We trust our healthcare providers to take care of us, listen to our symptoms, and properly diagnose our ailments. However, preconceived notions and medical gaslighting can interfere with a proper diagnosis and receiving the quality medical care you deserve. Here is what you…
Jet Ski Accidents During Summer Months
While jet skiing and other boating activities signal the start of summer, a recent Hudson River jet ski accident demonstrates just how tragic jet skis can be. After two jet skis collided, all emergency service providers responded, including the Newburgh Fire Department, State Police, city police, and Orange County Sheriff…
Pomp & Consequence: Teen Drinking & Driving
As we approach prom, graduation, and the summer season, it’s important to recognize that while these are generally happy occasions, they also signify an increasingly dangerous time of year for teen drivers. According to a recent survey by AAA, 41 percent of teens between the ages of 16 and 19…
1 Dead, More Than 40 Injured in Belvidere Theater Roof Collapse
BELVIDERE, Ill. (April 3, 2023) – One person died and more than 40 people were injured after the roof of the historic Apollo Theatre in Belvidere collapsed during severe weather Friday evening. The theater was hosting a sold-out heavy metal concert when a suspected tornado ripped through the area. Around…
