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Matthew L. Williams

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin: Matt Williams on settling the monster case

CHICAGO (January 16, 2019) – Some trial lawyers live in a “Jurassic Park” where handling giant beasts is their daily work. Trial lawyer Matt Williams of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C is one of them. Recently, he shared four tips  on settling a monster case with retired Judge Michael Panter. Please…

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin: $19.5M deal ends forklift injury claim

CHICAGO (January 11, 2019) – A Wisconsin man has settled his lawsuit against an event management company for $19.5 million more than six years after he sustained a degloving injury from a forklift at a Chicago trade show. Click here to read the full story from the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. 

Law 360: Trade Show Co. Pays $19.5M In Vet’s Forklift Injury Suit

CHICAGO (January 10, 2019) – A trade show company shelled out $19.5 million to end an Iraq War veteran’s injury case Thursday after the Illinois Supreme Court refused to review a verdict over the life-altering accident. The Illinois Supreme Court had refused in December to take up the case. That left intact a…

Eirene Salvi discusses allegations made in R. Kelly docuseries on FOX 32 News

CHICAGO (January 10, 2019) – Attorney Eirene Salvi was interviewed live on FOX 32’s morning show about the allegations surrounding R. Kelly and what to make of the new victims coming forward in the Lifetime docuseries “Surviving R. Kelly.” Please click here to watch the full segment. 

Brian Salvi discusses 2019’s new Illinois laws on WGN Radio

CHICAGO (January 4, 2018) – Attorney Brian Salvi was interviewed live on WGN Radio’s Bill and Wendy Show about some of new Illinois laws and what they mean for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. Please click here to listen to the full segment.

Tara R. Devine

Chicago Tribune: More than 250 Illinois laws take effect

CHICAGO (January 2, 2019) – Children in 2019 will have to ride in rear-facing car seats until they’re 2 years old, weigh 40 pounds or are 40 inches tall, making recommendations from child safety advocates into Illinois law. “There’s always been some confusion out there,” Partner Tara Devine told the Chicago Tribune. “This…

CBS Chicago: New Laws To Hit The Books In 2019

CHICAGO (January 2, 2019) – Legislation on more than 250 items will go into effect in 2019. Beginning July 1, anyone caught texting while driving will be issued a moving violation citation. If you’re convicted of three moving violations within a 12-month period, your license may be suspended. Partner Tara Devine spoke…

Tara Devine discusses new Illinois driving laws for 2019 on FOX 32

CHICAGO (December 27, 2018) – Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard partner Tara Devine was interviewed live on FOX 32’s Good Day Chicago about new Illinois driving laws that will take effect in 2019. Please click here to watch the full segment. 

Chicago Tribune: Officials knew ethylene oxide was linked to cancer for decades

WILLOWBROOK, Ill. (December 20, 2018) – Salvi Law client Sue Kamuda was interviewed by the Chicago Tribune about the emotions she felt when she first learned about the toxic emissions being emitted from Sterigenics in Willowbrook for decades. “They’ve been poisoning us for years and they knew it. The only solution is…

Tara Devine discusses new driving laws for 2019 with Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

CHICAGO (December 17, 2018) – Three new laws aimed at protecting drivers. bicyclists and pedestrians will take effect at the start of 2019. Under new laws that take effect in the new year, children under 2 will have to ride in rear-facing car seats, driver’s education courses will teach a…