Tragedy Strikes at the Effingham County Fair
A five-year-old girl from Altamont was involved in a tragic accident at the Effingham County Fair. The accident occurred during a horse harness race at the fair, where the child was struck by the folding arm of the pace car due to a malfunction when the starting gate on the back of the pace car failed to fold in and…Read More
Firework Incident Results in Hand and Finger Amputations
Fireworks are often a highlight of celebrations, entertaining us with their bright colors and explosive displays. However, a recent incident in London Mills, Illinois serves as a sobering reminder of the potential dangers associated with fireworks. Two individuals, a 22-year-old from rural Maquon and a 21-year-old from Galesburg, suffered hand and finger amputations after lighting off a mortar. While their…Read More
Why Only Some Personal Injury Cases Go to Trial
You may have a personal injury case if you have suffered injuries in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence. Many people in this situation wonder why some personal injury cases settle before trial while others end up before a judge and jury. The reality is that only a small percentage of personal injury cases make it all the way…Read More
Millions Facing Toxic Water Crisis
Access to safe drinking water is a fundamental human right that should not be compromised. However, a recent report reveals that nearly a million Illinoisans rely on municipal wells contaminated with toxic forever chemicals, surpassing state health guidelines. In addition, an estimated 1.4 million people depend on private wells, with no systematic approach to testing for these harmful substances. The…Read More
Jordan Butler and Alison Kimble Named Senior Associates
[firm-name] Recognizes Remarkable Attorneys, Jordan Butler and Alison Kimble, with Promotions to Senior Associate. Champaign, IL – [firm-name], a local law firm concentrating in personal injury cases, proudly announces the promotion of two exceptional attorneys, Jordan Butler and Alison Kimble, to the position of Senior Associate. Their well-deserved promotions reflect their exemplary legal skills, dedication to client advocacy, and fierce…Read More
Danielle Cain Named Partner at Spiros Law, P.C.
[firm-name] Proudly Promotes Danielle Cain to Partner Champaign, IL – [firm-name], a leading personal injury law firm in central Illinois, is proud to announce the promotion of Danielle E. Cain to Partner. Danielle joined the firm in 2020 and has quickly become an integral part of the team, demonstrating exceptional legal skills and an unwavering commitment to advocating for her…Read More
Neglect and Abuse: The Reality of Some Illinois Nursing Homes
Five nursing homes in the Champaign area have been fined by the Illinois Department of Public Health for safety violations during the first quarter of this year. The fines ranged from $2,200 to $25,000 for violations of different types, including Type A violations, which are those that have a substantial probability of resulting in death or serious mental or physical…Read More
Andrew Purcell to Become Kankakee County Associate Judge
KANKAKEE COUNTY, IL - May 3, 2023 – [firm-name] is pleased to announce that Senior Associate Andrew Purcell will be the next Associate Judge in the 21st Judicial Circuit in Kankakee County. He has been a member of the [firm-name] team for nearly 8 years where he has fought for justice on behalf of people who have been seriously injured.…Read More
How Personal Injury Settlements Are Paid Out
If you have suffered an injury due to someone else's wrongdoing, you deserve fair compensation for your physical, emotional, and financial losses. Personal injury settlements can help offset the costs of medical bills, lost wages, and non-economic losses. But since the whole personal injury process is likely new to you, you might wonder how these settlements are paid out. This…Read More
Spiros Law, P.C. and Levin & Perconti Obtain a Record $40 Million Verdict for Family in a Birth Injury Case
Coles County Jury Took Less Than Three Hours to Return the Largest Medical Malpractice Verdict in Illinois History Outside of Cook County. Chicago, Ill. (March 27, 2023) -- A jury in Coles County, Illinois awarded a 19-year-old disabled teen and her parents $40 million last Thursday for birth injuries suffered during childbirth. This is the highest reported medical malpractice verdict…Read More