Spiros Law, P.C. Blog

A collision involving an 18-wheeler or another large commercial vehicle is often significantly different than a crash involving two passenger vehicles. A commercial vehicle’s sheer size, weight, and heavy cargo often cause severe injuries and catastrophic damage. The number of parties and insurance policies involved also makes these collisions markedly different from other crashes. Below, we’ll review how truck accidents…Read More

When a truck accident occurs, the “black box,” also known as an “event data recorder” or “EDR,” can play a crucial role in determining liability. Our clients often wonder what the black box is and how it can help their accident case. In this post, we’ll discuss the ways that information contained in the black box can bolster your claim…Read More

Truck drivers are required to keep travel logs and records in all states, including Illinois. If you have been injured in a truck accident, the truck driver’s travel log could be an important piece of evidence that helps establish liability for the accident. Obtaining copies of the truck driver’s travel log can be challenging, which is why it’s so important…Read More

Halloween is an exciting time of year. People dress up and host parties while children run around looking for the house with the best candy. It happens on October 31st, a day in Autumn where the days are shorter and the night is dark. Halloween can be full of fun, but it comes with an increased possibility of injury that…Read More

Many people working in the farming industry are prone to more dangerous situations, such as being hit by a car when driving their farming tractors, using machinery that is old or no longer in regulation, or exposure to the elements and chemicals that farming sometimes requires. It is important to be aware of these dangers as someone working in the…Read More

On August 17, 2021, Julie Reichel of Washington, Illinois was arrested in Livingston County and charged with theft and financial exploitation of the elderly and given a $3 million dollar bail. Reichel, a licensed insurance agent, was previously affiliated with Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America along with one of its other former insurance agents, Charles Purtscher. She is…Read More

Stop On Red Week is a week sponsored by the national coalition for safer roads to recognize the dangers of driving through red lights. During this week, August 1 through August 7, we will recognize not only the dangers of driving through red lights but also the accidents that have occurred as a result of driving through a red light.…Read More

[firm-name] is full of talented lawyers who are dedicated and willing to help their clients every step of the way. Miranda Soucie is a shining example of this. Her hard work and dedication to her field can be seen through her very successful career and resume, which now includes being elected the newest executive committee member of the Women’s Trial…Read More

The 30th Annual Ride to Work day is Monday, June 21st. Ride to Work day is a day used to promote the everyday usage and safety of motorcycles and scooters. Organized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this day is not only used to promote the safe riding practices of two wheeled motor vehicles, but also to remember the…Read More

Senior Associate, Andy Purcell, was recently featured on three local radio stations, WIVR River Country, WVLI the Valley, and WFAV Favorite Hits, all located in Kankakee. This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week so Attorney Andy Purcell took the opportunity to discuss, with the interviewers and listeners, how the week is designed to educate the public in general, but…Read More