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Patrick A. Salvi II

Patrick Salvi II discusses ways to overcome juror bias in personal injury trials

CHICAGO (May 25, 2018) – Sniffing out the biases of prospective jurors is essential since a bad juror has the ability to torpedo a personal injury case. But tactful questions asked during the jury selection process and other techniques can help ensure fairness toward a client. Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard…

Brian Salvi featured in FOX 32 special report on dog bite cases

CHICAGO (May 24, 2018) – A dog bite can happen in the blink of an eye, and the trauma can last a lifetime. But protecting yourself has to begin immediately. FOX 32 Chicago interviewed attorney Brian Salvi for a special report explaining what your rights are if you find yourself…

Study: Pedestrian deaths skyrocket across the U.S.

CHICAGO (May 8, 2018) – A new study released Tuesday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says pedestrian deaths have reached the highest level in 28 years. The study took a look at crashes that lead to the death of pedestrians to determine why the numbers have spiked in…

Trial dismissal created ‘one free rape rule,’ panel finds

CHICAGO (May 3, 2018) – An appeals panel on Wednesday reversed the dismissal of a suit against a Skokie hotel by a guest who was allegedly raped by a hotel employee. The Plaintiff is represented by Tara R. Devine and Elizabeth R. Olszewski of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. Please click…

Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. shares prom and limo safety tips live on FOX 32 News

CHICAGO (April 26, 2018) – Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. was featured live on FOX 32 News’s Good Day Chicago to share some helpful safety tips for students and parents preparing for prom. Please click here to watch the full segment.

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Tara Devine discusses the use of experts in Law 360 article

CHICAGO (April 26, 2018) – An expert witness testifying in a personal injury case can seriously undermine its success if he or she is surprised at trial by materials that should have been provided, fails to disclose prior testimony in other cases or isn’t aware of what communications are discoverable by…

Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. discusses Social Host liability ahead of prom season on WGN Radio

CHICAGO (April 17, 2018) – With prom season right around the corner, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. spoke with WGN Radio’s Bill and Wendy Show about the responsibilities of hosting prom parties, underage drinking, limo dangers, and much more. Please click here to listen to the full segment.

Crain’s Chicago Business: Meet the lawyer who won the largest settlement ever in Illinois

CHICAGO (April 16, 2018) – Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.’s founder and Managing Equity Partner Patrick A. Salvi was featured in an article by Crain’s Chicago Business for winning the state’s largest personal injury jury verdict ($148 million) and largest personal injury settlement ($115 million). Please click here to read the full…

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin previews Partner Tom Mulroy’s upcoming benefit concert

CHICAGO (April 5, 2018) – Attorneys Thomas R. Mulroy III and Christina S. Ballester are collectively the band Ex Cathedra. Together, they organized a concert benefit on April 14 to raise funds for congenital heart defect research. Christina’s son, now a healthy 3-year-old, was born with a heart condition. The Chicago…

Eirene N. Salvi’s integral role in establishment of JABA Chicago featured in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

CHICAGO (April 2, 2018) – Sarah Mansur of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin wrote a story on the newly founded Chicago Committee of the Japanese American Bar Association and the integral role Associate Eirene N. Salvi plays in the group. The Japanese American Bar Association Chicago Committee is the first branch of JABA outside…