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…
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WAUKEGAN, Ill. – On Thursday, May 26, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard Chicago office Managing Partner Patrick A. Salvi II delivered a speech on “non-economic damages at trial” at the Lake County Bar Association’s annual Civil Trials & Appeals Seminar. This year’s seminar took place at Glen Flora Country Club. Partner…
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (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…
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (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…
Continue ReadingWhen 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…
Continue ReadingVIRGINIA 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…
Continue ReadingRecently, an apparent and dramatic increase in car accidents in Chicago has led to a boom in personal injury cases in the Chicagoland area. Here, the Chicago car accident lawyers of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. discuss the latest statistics regarding crashes in Cook County and what to do if…
Continue ReadingA new study from the University of Colorado School of Medicine has found that more young people are being diagnosed with late-stage colon cancer, prompting doctors to call for early detection and screening. Researchers analyzed data from more than 100,000 people with adenocarcinoma, an aggressive cancer that’s more likely to be caught…
Continue ReadingDriving 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…
Continue ReadingAccidents 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…
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