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…
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 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…
Continue ReadingAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately one-third of traffic fatalities that occurred during the past two decades were due to speeding. When you couple speeding with a vehicle that weighs upwards of 80,000 pounds, the results will likely be disastrous. And now, speeding by truck drivers…
Continue ReadingLocal 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…
Continue ReadingFollowing passage of the recent $1 trillion federal infrastructure package, auto industry watchers are looking at the possibility that technology designed to prevent drunk driving may eventually find its way into becoming standard on all new cars. Here is what to know about this smart technology and how it may…
Continue ReadingEvidence is a crucial part of any Chicago car accident claim, but physical, material evidence is not always available after a crash. When the facts of a car accident are in dispute and evidence is scarce, the best way to determine what happened may be to interview a credible eyewitness. …
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…
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