Spiros Law, P.C. Blog

On April 1, 2020, the FDA announced its request for manufacturers of ranitidine products (Zantac) to immediately withdraw all prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) ranitidine drugs from the market. This is the most recent step in the ongoing investigation into N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in ranitidine medication. Ranitidine is the common name of popular prescription and over the counter (OTC) drug, Zantac. The…Read More

In response to 13 deaths at a Massachusetts veterans home, Governor Charlie Baker has hired Mark Pearlstein from McDermott Will & Emery LLP to investigate what went wrong and why. Tests that have been conducted so far reveal that six of the deaths at the state-run nursing home for veterans in Holyoke, MA were due to COVID-19. Baker anticipates that…Read More

Some staff members and clients at the Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee have stepped forward with claims that they were not properly notified of the presence of coronavirus. The number of COVID-19 cases at the facility has now reached 12 and the center has continued taking precautionary measures to limit the amount of exposure, which started on March 12. Shapiro…Read More

While Illinois is under the “shelter-in-place” order, our physical offices will be closed in order to comply with the guidelines. However, our staff will be working remotely to remain accessible to our clients. To ensure the well-being of our clients, staff, and community, we have been implementing some adjustments that strive to keep everyone as healthy as possible. While we…Read More

Intended to encourage the public to learn more about healthcare safety, National Patient Safety Awareness Week is being held during the week of March 14th-20th, led by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). This week in March serves as a dedicated time and platform to raise awareness about patient safety, advances that have already been made, and improvements that need…Read More

After having to wait hours in the emergency room at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, a 25-year-old teacher has died. However, she is not the only one who has experienced delays in receiving medical care at this facility. According to federal documents, Froedtert Hospital staff did not check the woman’s vital signs as often as they should have after she arrived…Read More

Every year, over 100 people die in ladder-related accidents and thousands more are inflicted with disabling injuries from ladder mishaps either at home or in the workplace.  To help promote better innovation, product design, safety planning, and training, the American Ladder Institute (ALI) has designated March as National Ladder Safety Month. Without these changes and improvements, we will continue to…Read More

Partner Miranda Soucie was recently featured on WLVI with Denny Case to discuss what to do if you are injured in a vehicle collision. With worsening and slick road conditions this winter season, drivers must remember to drive slowly and be extra cautious. When asked what the benefits are to hiring an attorney after suffering an injury, Miranda informed listeners…Read More

Founding Partner Jim Spiros was recently featured on two local radio stations to discuss National Teen Driver Safety Week. On air, he was interviewed by Denny Case from WIVR and Tony Kelly from WVLI where he talked about the importance of teen driver safety. Jim told the interviewers and listeners how the week is designed to educate the public in…Read More

Dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of safe teen driving, the week of October 20-26, 2019 is being recognized as National Teen Driver Safety Week. This week is designed to educate the public, particularly teenagers, about how to practice safe driving methods to prevent teen injuries and fatalities due to motor vehicle crashes. This national movement has continued to…Read More