Tom Neuhengen sustains a massive injury on the job when a 65,000-pound forklift runs over his foot at a trade show in Chicago. An IT rep for the National Guard and a U.S. military veteran living in Cudahy, Wisconsin, Tom’s life would be changed forever by the careless accident. In…
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By: Sofia Hasty CHICAGO- 16-year-old Ashley Sanchez of Aurora, Ill. was killed Tuesday night in Chicago’s Hermosa neighborhood in a car crash. At around 11:30 p.m. in the 4500 block of West Armitage Avenue, a tan minivan rear-ended a white Dodge Charger carrying Ashley and her family. The charger then…
Continue ReadingMaking the wrong moves after a car accident can potentially derail your accident claim and prevent you from getting the compensation you deserve. Here are some of the top mistakes after a car accident and how you can avoid them: Underestimating Your injuries Many car accident victims think that their…
Continue ReadingYou’ve just gotten in an accident and make an insurance claim. You are hoping the insurance company will treat you fairly, especially since you were injured, had to take time off work, and the bills are piling up. However, the insurance company may be in the process of undercutting your…
Continue ReadingIn one of the most devastating instances of alleged dental malpractice, a 51-year-old veteran and father from Volo died shortly after a tooth extraction surgery at his dentist’s office in Gurnee because he was given too much anesthesia. The Lake County State Attorney’s Office is investigating the case to determine…
Continue ReadingWhile receiving intense physical therapy to treat the injuries caused by the forklift accident, Tom Neuhengen prepares to tell his story at trial. In the second episode of this three-part series, Tom’s attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard reject the defense’s request to drop the punitive damages claim in favor…
Continue ReadingJohnson & Johnson announced on July 14, 2021, that it recalled some of its aerosol sunscreen products after finding trace amounts of benzene. Benzene is a known carcinogen that can cause cancer, depending on the length and level of exposure. If you use sunscreen containing benzene and believe that your…
Continue ReadingBy: Sofia Hasty TINLEY PARK, Ill (July 15, 2021) – A Tinley Park woman and her 4-month-old golden retriever were viciously attacked by a pit bull while they were out on a walk on July 2. Around 3:24 p.m. that day, the woman and her dog, Figaro, went on a…
Continue ReadingAs NPR recently reported, Snapchat has recently decided to eliminate a controversial feature in the app known as the “speed filter.” But for some car crash victims, the recent removal is too little, too late. Tragically, motorists have died in speeding accidents involving speed filter users. Many others have been…
Continue ReadingAt Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., we often work firsthand with people who have disabling conditions, often caused by the negligence of others. We believe that all individuals should be treated with dignity, regardless of their medical condition. We also strive to raise awareness of the challenges people with disabilities…
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