CHICAGO – As more people create home gyms amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there is now a warning for parents after a child was killed from an incident involving a treadmill. Peloton released a warning to owners this week to keep their children away from treadmills after a child died in an…

MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. (March 9, 2021) – Three family members were tragically killed Sunday morning in a Mount Prospect car crash. A 59-year-old mother, 58-year-old father and their 31-year-old son all lost their lives in the collision around 7:45 a.m. on Rand Road near Mt. Prospect Road. The crash shut down…

CHICAGO (February 22, 2021)  – Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign a sweeping police reform bill Monday, requiring use of body cameras for officers and prohibiting the use of chokeholds. House Bill 3653, also known as the Police and Criminal Justice Reform Bill, would also end the practice…

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Four people were killed in a helicopter crash Monday afternoon in the U.S. Virgin Islands. According to the Virgin Islands Emergency Management Agency, a 911 call came in around 3:14 p.m. about a chopper going down in a heavily wooded area in the western end of St….

As many of our clients know from experience, either personally, through a loved one, or professionally, people injured due to the wrongful conduct of others have a tall task awaiting them in order to hold the responsible parties accountable. Pursuing a personal injury lawsuit frequently requires enormous human and financial…

CHICAGO – A 35-year-old worker died after being crushed by airplane equipment Sunday afternoon at O’Hare International Airport. Jijo George of Des Plaines died of multiple injuries after being crushed by an “aircraft drivable pushback apparatus” at hanger 764, according to autopsy results from the Cook County medical examiner’s office. The autopsy…

CHICAGO – The lawyers of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. have made protecting the rights of people unjustly injured the focus of their practice since 1982. Soon, they will be sharing a behind-the-scenes look at some of their biggest trials in history in the new podcast “Beating Goliath: A Plaintiff’s Pursuit…

CHICAGO – Although intended for fun and entertainment, many toys can contain hidden hazards that put children at risk of injury or death. To help parents make smart and safe decisions this holiday season, World Against Toys Causing Harm Inc. has announced their annual list of “10 Worst Toys” of the year. Unfortunately,…

CHICAGO – Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard is proud to support the Lake County Bar Foundation’s virtual art auction, “Art With A Heart,” which will benefit Waukegan to College (W2C), the 19th Judicial Circuit Self-Represented Litigant Program, and the Art Impact Project. Several Salvi Law employees created pieces for the fundraiser….

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (October 22, 2020) – A Waukegan police officer shot two people Tuesday night — fatally wounding  a 19 year old — after the car they were in allegedly reversed during a traffic stop. Preliminary autopsy results confirm 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette “died from injuries due to a gunshot” fired by…