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What is Chicago’s Most Dangerous Bike Lane?
With close to 300 miles of bike lanes and bike-share services like Divvy providing inexpensive rental bikes to riders, Chicago has become a haven for cyclists. Add to that the fact that cyclists can quickly get around the city without paying expensive parking fees, and it’s clear why the number…
Winter Driving Safety in Illinois: What You Need to Know
Winter is here, so it’s time to refresh yourself on the crucial information you need to know about winter driving safety in Illinois. The number of car crashes and injuries drastically increases during our harsh winter months here in Illinois. The Chicago traffic accident lawyers of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard…
The Risks of Bringing Your Dog or Other Pet to Work
For many, the thought of bringing a pet to work is appealing. A beloved pet can help improve your mood and the office’s general morale. But bringing a dog or other pet to work also carries certain risks. It is important to be aware of these risks when asking yourself,…
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard’s Brian and Eirene Salvi: A Strong Partnership in the Courtroom and as a Couple
CHICAGO – It’s no secret that the business of law is often a family affair. But few lawyers have the unique opportunity of working alongside their parent, sibling, in-laws and their spouse. Even fewer genuinely enjoy all that quality family time. But for Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard attorneys and married…
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…
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…
What to Know About Box Truck Accidents
What to Know About Box Truck Accidents Did you suffer injuries in a box truck collision in Chicago? If so, you should not have to face the prospect of unexpected medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering from a crash that was not your fault alone. An experienced personal…
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…
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…
Son of Man Killed 2018 FedEx Truck Crash Hopes Case Will Improve Trucking Safety Procedures
HOUSTON – A Houston jury returned a $30 million verdict last week against FedEx Freight Inc. in a wrongful death suit filed by the sons of a man who died in a 2018 collision involving one of the company’s truck drivers. Now, the brothers say they want trucking companies to take…
