Category: Personal Injury
Federal Data Shows Construction Work is One of the Most Dangerous Jobs in America
By: Casey Clark CHICAGO (May 22, 2019) – A recent crane accident in Seattle that killed four people reaffirms why construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in America. The accident occurred when a rig fell from a downtown Seattle building and into traffic below. The victims of the construction crane…
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., Offers Back-to-School Safety Reminders for Students, Drivers
CHICAGO (August 3, 2017) –Over the next several weeks, Chicago area students will be making their return to school! While the start of the school year signals a return to homework, organized sports and other classroom activities, it also means an increase in pedestrian and motor traffic around schools. Even…
Parents Warned of Legal Dangers for Hosting Prom Drinking Parties
CHICAGO (April 17, 2017) – With Chicago teens gearing up for prom season, police are on heightened alert for underage drinking. The Chicago law firm of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., has some important reminders and tips for parents and guardians to help keep their teens safe and themselves out…
How You Can Take Control of Brain Injury Rehabilitation in Illinois
A brain injury is among the most debilitating kinds of injuries. It is a highly common injury, too. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports, as many as 1.5 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) each year. Of course, these injuries are extremely difficult to diagnose….
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., Urges Safe Travel This Labor Day Weekend
CHICAGO (Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.) – The last few weeks of the summer vacation season are upon us. Labor Day weekend marks the end of the summer travel season, and for many people it is their last opportunity for a quick weekend getaway before the kids head back to…
Life After Traumatic Brain Injury: The Real Cost of Rehabilitation
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most expensive types of injuries that a person can suffer. The medical costs can be staggering. A person with TBI may also lose a tremendous amount of money due to the inability to work. Of course, pain and suffering must be taken…
Halloween Ranks High for Holiday ER Visits
Halloween is a fun holiday for children and parents alike. The holiday allows neighborhoods and communities in Chicago and throughout Illinois to come together for activities such as parties and trick-or-treating. Although we do not like to think about personal injury risks on a holiday like this one, injuries happen…
Vehicle Accidents In The Workplace
Vehicle accidents in the workplace are among the most common workplace accidents in Illinois and across the country. As the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports, 63 of the fatal occupational injuries that occurred in Illinois in 2013 were transportation-related accidents. Nationally, about 16 percent of fatal transportation incidents (284…
The NFL’s Head-Scratching Concussion Statistics
How many concussions – or mild traumatic brain injuries – did National Football League players suffer in 2012? It depends on which source you rely on. According to the NFL 2014 Player Health & Safety Report, there were 261 concussions in 2012. However, PBS Frontline Concussion Watch reports 171 concussions…
Prevention History of Brain Injury in Football
Today, there are pending concussion-related lawsuits against the NFL, NCAA and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). Millions upon millions of dollars are being dedicated to medical research and improvements to helmets and other safety equipment. New rules are also being introduced at all levels of the sport…
