One person was injured in a semi-truck rollover accident that occurred Monday on Illinois Route 1.

According to Illinois police, the 42-year-old driver of a semi-truck was traveling on Route 1 when the truck left the road. The truck then tried to get the vehicle back onto the road and he overcorrected causing him to lose control.

The vehicle, which was carrying gasoline, flipped over as a result. The scene was not contaminated, but crews did arrive to transport the fuel to another tanker. The roadway was closed for nearly 11 hours while the cleanup crew worked.

The driver was able to discuss the accident with police officials, but was transported to Riverside Medical Center in order to be treated. He was cited for improper lane usage and failure to wear a seat belt.

If you or someone you care about has been injured as a result of a truck accident, you need experienced representation on your side at this time. Contact the Kankakee trucking accident lawyers by calling 815-929-9292 and discussing your legal options today.

The Holiday Inn Express in Bradley was evacuated on November 13, 2011 when a faulty heater apparently leaked carbon monoxide into a swimming pool area during the evening hours.  Over 300 people were forced to evacuate the hotel and 16 people were sent to the hospital.

At approximately 9 p.m. carbon monoxide detectors were triggered. Fire department personnel were sent to the hotel located near the Northfield Mall on Illinois Route 50. According to Bradley Fire Department Chief Jim Baird an ambulance crew responded to reports of more than one person getting sick at the hotel. Once they arrived, the ambulance personnel realized the scope of the situation.

After that the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) was activated and the hotel was evacuated.

According to Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning.com, symptoms of poisoning are shortness of breathe, nausea, headache and light-headedness. High levels of carbon monoxide can lead to death in a short period of time.

A faulty product that leaks dangerous chemicals can lead to serious health issues. If you or a loved one knows someone who has been adversely affected by a chemical leak, call Spiros Law at 815-929-9292 to find out your legal rights. Visit the website at www.spiroslaw.com.

Little Rock Township in Kendall County was the scene of a fatal head-on collision between a pick-up truck and semi truck on Sunday, November 6, 2011. The driver of the pick-up truck died at the scene while the other driver was taken to Copley Hospital.

The accident took place at the intersection of Jones And Galena Roads. Galena  Road is also know as County Highway 9. Ronald Orr, 62, was driving his pick-up truck west-bound on Galena Road when he crossed over the yellow line into the east-bound lane.

The Paw-Paw resident was declared dead at the scene of the accident according to Kendall County Coroner Ken Toftoy. Wesley N. Morris who was driving the semi-truck was taken to Copley Hospital in Aurora with minor injuries.

Accidents cause damage and takes lives in an instant. If you or a loved one have lost someone in an accident involving a semi truck, call Spiros Law at 815-929-9292 to explore your legal rights in this situation. Visit the website at www.spiroslaw.com

In the early hours of November 3, 20011, a train derailment lead to a fiery scene after the collision of two trains in the area of unincorporated Cook County between Elgin and Bartlett. The derailment has caused the temporary closure of the Milwaukee West Line.

Around 5:30 a.m., twenty-two cars derailed and three began to burn after the collision occurred between two trains on the Canadian National rail lines that are north-south tracks at the point where they cross with the east-west Milwaukee West commuter rail line. One of the trains was a northbound Canadian National freight train. 

There were no reported injuries and nor were there any evacuations. The cars that were carrying toxic material of acid and sodium hydroxide (lye) were cleared from the derailment area and did not catch afire. However, the storage sheds for the Milwaukee Commuter line were blocked by the derailment which prevented the cars for east and west bound lines from being dispatched. This is expected to last through Friday as crews clean up the accident site.

Train derailments can cause more than delays in commuter rail lines.

If you or a loved one knows someone who has injuries as a result of a train derailment, call Spiros Law at 815-929-9292 to find out your legal rights. Visit the website at www.spiroslaw.com.

A Manteno resident was struck by a vehicle while he was jogging in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 01, 2011. Manteno High School teacher and wrestling coach Cory Blanchette died at the scene and was pronounced dead at the scene by Kankakee County Coroner Robert Glessner.

Blanchette was jogging southbound on North 3000E.

Road (also known as Sycamore Road). He was hit by a southbound car about a half a mile north of East 9000N Road which is also called County Highway 9. The vehicle has been identified as a red 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo that was driven by a 21-year-old man from Dolton.

The driver of the vehicle submitted blood samples, as required by state law, and gave no obvious indication of impairment.  The accident continues to be under investigation and results of the accident reconstruction are pending.

A life of a loved one can be lost in an instant from a vehicle accident. If you or loved one has loss someone close because of a vehicular accident, call Spiros Law at 815-929-9292 to explore your legal rights. Visit the website at www.spiroslaw.com.

A Kankakee resident lost his life after the car he was riding in hit into a squad car of an off-duty Kankakee County Sheriff’s officer.

On Sunday, October 23^rd, Jacob Roof, 23, was a passenger in a 1993 Oldsmobile driven by Tony Larry, also of Kankakee.  Around 8 p.m. the car was headed west on 2000S Road when Larry, 40, failed to stop at the intersection of Route 115. The Oldsmobile struck the 2011 Chevrolet squad car as Officer Craid Horstman,36, was traveling south on Illinois Route 115.

Roof was taken to the hospital and died on the operating table, according to Kankakee County Coroner Bob Gessner. Horstman and Larry were also taken to area hospitals but

were released. The accident is currently under investigation and charges are pending at press time.

A missed stop sign can make life-altering changes. If you or a loved one has lost a family member in a traffic accident, call Spiros Law at 815-929-9292 to find out your legal options. Visit the website at www.spiroslaw.com.

 Stelle was the scene of a hit-and-run accident that sent a Kankakee Community College professor to Loyola University Hospital for surgery. The accident took place in the late evening hours of October 20, 2011.

Tim Wilhelm, professor and program director of business and technology at KCC,  was outside of his home in the Ford County village when a Dodge Ram pickup driven by rural Gilman resident Kaleb Robinson, 20. The accident caused damage to Wilhelm in the head and shoulders, pelvis, and femur.

Witnesses state that Robinson was speeding through the village and revving his engine. After the accident, Robinson was charged with felony hit-and-run with personal injury, criminal trespass, and reckless driving.

He was released with bond from the Ford County Jail in Paxton.

Being hit by a reckless driver causes serious injuries. If you or a loved one knows someone who has been hurt in a hit-and-run accident, call Spiros Law at 815-929-9292 to find out your legal options. Visit the website at www.spiroslaw.com.

Nearly 300 people were evacuated and 16 were hospitalized after a faulty heater leaked carbon monoxide  into a pool area at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites.

According to officials with the fire department, the incident occurred Saturday night when it was discovered that the carbon dioxide was leaking into the area. The detectors went off at roughly 9 p.m. and fire personnel was called to clear the scene and help guests evacuate. Ambulances took more than one person to the hospital that was ill from the incident.

If you or a loved one has become ill or injured because of the negligence of a property owner, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Kankakee premises liability lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C. by calling 815-929-9292.

A 12-year-old Momence boy, who was known for being caring and energetic, was killed after a fire broke out in his home on Saturday morning.

According to officials, the boy was killed before sunrise on Saturday when an intense fire broke out. His other five family members were able to escape the fire.

Fire officials stated that the fire was so intense, they were unable to stay in the home during the rescue mission. The boy’s father and brother are currently at Loyola Medical Center recovering from serious injuries.

A candlelight vigil was held for the young boy on Sunday.

Our deepest condolences are with the friends and family of the victim at this time.

A popular teacher and coach at Manteno High School was struck and killed as a result of a pedestrian accident that occurred just east of Manteno.

Police were called just after 6 a.m. when the teacher was struck by a car while running southbound on North 3000E. The incident occurred near the intersection of County Highway 9.

A reconstruction team will be determining how the accident occurred and the investigation is currently pending at this time. An autopsy has also been scheduled.

Pedestrians can be seriously injured if involved in an accident. This is why it is particularly important to drive safely.

Our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim at this time.