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Doctor Seen on Video Singing and Dancing During Surgery
ATLANTA (June 12, 2018) – A dermatologist who was seen on video dancing to music while performing a surgical procedure has been suspended by the Georgia medical board, which claimed her continued practice “poses a threat to the public health, safety and welfare.” Dr. Windell Davis-Boutte is a dermatologist and director…
Surgeon, Hospital Deny Responsibility in Actor Bill Paxton’s Death
LOS ANGELES (May 4, 2018) – Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the surgeon who operated on Bill Paxton are denying responsibility for the 61-year-old actor’s sudden death after the family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against them in February. Paxton, best known for his roles in Apollo 13 and Titanic, suffered…
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…
Father and 2 Children Busted After Boozy Graduation Party
NEW CANAAN, Conn. (July 14, 2017) – A Connecticut father and his two children are facing charges after hosting a boozy graduation party where a highly intoxicated underage teen suffered a minor head injury. FOX News reports the 17-year-old girl fell down while dancing during a party at 54-year-old Jim…
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…
58-Year-Old Mechanic Killed at Asphalt Paving Business in Lake Zurich
LAKE ZURICH, Ill. – A mechanic was killed Wednesday afternoon when an asphalt paver fell onto him at a Lake Zurich business. According to a report from CBS Chicago, the 58-year-old employee was doing maintenance on an asphalt paver at Chicagoland Paving Contractors when he was struck struck by the…
High Speed Des Plaines Crash Leaves 3 Family Members, Driver Dead
DES PLAINES, Ill. (February 20, 2017) – A 21-year-old driver with a history of speeding may have been traveling faster than 100 mph when he slammed into another car, killing himself and three family members. The fatal crash occurred around 8:55 p.m. Thursday night in the 100 block of East…
Did Negligent Security Allow Attack in Store Parking Lot?
A store customer sees two men wearing masks and acting suspiciously in a store parking lot. He observes one man carrying a wooden rod. The customer reports what he sees to the store’s security office. The store then allows the customer to walk outside – without any security escort or…
$1.4 Million Verdict for Injuries Sustained in Roscoe, Ill. Parking Lot Collision
ROCKFORD, Ill. (November 18, 2016) – Attorneys Brian L. Salvi, Patrick A. Salvi II and Andrew J. Burkavage of the law firm Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., obtained a $1.4 million verdict on behalf of a woman who was injured in a Roscoe, Ill. parking lot car accident. On June 14,…
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…
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., Investigating E.coli Outbreak at Bridgeport Restaurant
Chicago, IL (Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.) – A victim of the recent E.coli outbreak at Carbon Live Fire Mexican Grill (300 W. 26th Street) has chosen the Chicago law firm of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., to represent her in a possible cause of action. Pamela Hollins, 57, was…
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., Associate Brian Salvi Marries Chicago Lawyer
CHICAGO, Ill. (Salvi Law) – Brian Salvi, an associate at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., and son of managing equity partner Patrick A. Salvi, married Chicago lawyer Eirene-Gin Nakamura-Salvi in April. The Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., wedding took place on April 2, 2016 at the Bel-Air Bay Club in…
Report Claims Medical Errors May Be Third Leading Cause of Death in U.S.
CHICAGO (Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.) – A new study suggests medical errors may be the third leading cause of death in the United States. And even more shocking, most medical errors go unobserved. Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional fails to adhere to an applicable standard of medical…
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…
