Spiros Law, P.C. Blog

The holiday season is a time for celebration, with friends and families gathering together for parties, gift exchanges, and other joyous traditions. But that festive cheer can change in an instant when a catastrophic event occurs. During the holidays, dangers on the road increase significantly, particularly due to drunk driving. In fact, there is unfortunately a spike in drunk driving…Read More

On Sunday, November 30, 2025, Thanksgiving weekend ended with firefighters responding to reports of a fire at Churchill Towers, a high-rise apartment building in Danville. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the fourth and fifth floor windows and could see people trapped on the upper floors, unable to exit safely on their own. Danville firefighters and police officers…Read More

Animal bites can occur when you least expect them and often happen unprovoked. Interacting with dogs is a common occurrence, like when you're at the park, taking a walk around the neighborhood, or even when an unleashed dog approaches you. Being bitten by an animal - like a dog - can be a traumatic experience. Between the shock and the…Read More

When you’ve suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, filing a personal injury lawsuit - on top of dealing with medical bills and missed work - can feel overwhelming. Understanding what to expect can ease your worries and help you make informed decisions during the process. First, you may be wondering if your injury can be filed as a…Read More

In a traumatic commercial trucking incident, protecting your rights can be even more complex than the collision itself. When you are hit by a semi-truck, it’s much different from a car wreck with any other vehicle on the road. Tractor-trailers often exceed 80,000 pounds when fully loaded, while the average passenger car weighs around 4,000 pounds. When an average vehicle…Read More

On Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, a scary scene unfolded in a bean crop field at approximately 12:02 p.m. A combine and bean crop field erupted in flames in Clinton, Illinois, resulting in one injury and widespread power outages. Clinton firefighters rushed to the scene in the area of Reagan Road and Illinois Route 54 to battle the flames. Upon arrival,…Read More

On August 15, a class action lawsuit was filed against Allstate Insurance Company on behalf of a Madison County boat owner. The plaintiff, Trisha Bell, accused the insurance giant of alleged consumer fraud after being denied coverage for one of her watercrafts. The claim states that she was allegedly issued useless coverage, where the boat insurance policy coverage limits are…Read More

Dogs are loyal, intelligent, and affectionately known as man's best friend. But even if a dog seems friendly or has never shown aggression, it doesn't mean it's incapable of being aggressive. Along with their loyalty, dogs can also be protective and unpredictable, and tragically, when irresponsible owners neglect or improperly train their dogs, these animals can become aggressive and dangerous.…Read More

Illinois is a leading producer of soybeans, corn, and swine, with the state’s climate and varied soil types allowing other agricultural commodities to thrive, like cattle, wheat, oats, sorghum, hay, sheep, poultry, fruits, vegetables, and several specialty crops. While Illinois’ economy benefits from the agricultural industry, feeding locals and beyond can come at a cost for the hard-working men and…Read More

On Thursday, July 24, around 4:30 p.m., two construction workers were injured by bricks falling from the Florida Avenue Residence Hall at the University of Illinois in Urbana during ongoing construction work, according to Champaign County officials. The bricks unexpectedly fell from the exterior of the residence hall, striking the suspended work platform on the ninth floor where the two…Read More