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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…
Man Files Lawsuit Against Amazon Claiming Collision With Delivery Driver Resulted in Him Losing a Leg
VIRGINIA BEACH – A man has filed a lawsuit against delivery giant Amazon, claiming that a crash with a delivery driver led to the amputation of his leg. Last October, Justin Hartley was riding his motorcycle when he collided with an Amazon-branded Hertz truck in Virginia Beach, Virginia. According to the…
DUI Statistics Illinois What You Need to Know in 2022
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense that carries significant criminal penalties. It can also result in severe injuries or the death of innocent victims who did not choose to drive in such a reckless manner. The Chicago drunk driving accident lawyers at Salvi Schostok & Pritchard can…
What to Know About Box Truck Accidents
Accidents involving box trucks can be devastating. When a moving truck and passenger vehicle collide, the occupants in the smaller vehicle are usually the ones who suffer severe injuries and are forced to deal with significant financial losses. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that 4,119 people were killed in crashes…
Aluminum Cladding Falls Off Chicago’s Hancock Building
CHICAGO (January 7, 2022) – A large chunk of aluminum cladding fell off Chicago’s Hancock building, one of Chicago’s tallest buildings, Wednesday afternoon, landing in a planter on Chestnut Street. Luckily no one was injured, but the incident did leave neighbors and pedestrians in the area shaken up. Representatives of…
Study: These Car Models Have the Highest Number of Reckless Driving Infractions
Many of us have certain stereotypes about people who drive different types of cars, but is there any truth to them? Do people who drive sports cars or pickup trucks really drive more dangerously than other drivers? It turns out there may be a grain of truth in some of…
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard Warns Parents of Rise in Children Pedestrian Accidents on Halloween Night
Local law firm offers Halloween safety tips to help prevent pedestrian accidents While Halloween is supposed to be a fun holiday, it is the deadliest day of the year for child pedestrians. Children are three times more likely to be fatally injured by a car on Halloween, according to the…
