How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take?
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries and the losses that you’ve suffered as a result. If you were injured after using a company's dangerous products or devices or due to other negligent actions by a company, they may be liable for compensating you for your losses. In many cases,…Read More
Understaffing at Nursing Homes Results in Decreased Care of Residents
The Omicron strain of Covid 19 is sweeping through our nursing homes. More than 40,000 nursing home residents tested positive for Covid-19 last week as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and almost 70,000 cases of Covid-19 were reported by nursing home staff members during the first week of January. Reportedly, 87% of residents and 84% of…Read More
What is Forced Arbitration
Forced arbitration is a term that many may not be familiar with but are affected by. Forced arbitration is an action that certain employers may take to ensure that their employees, or sometimes consumers, may not take a dispute to trial, but rather to arbitration. On the most basic level, forced arbitration means that employers force employees to sign away…Read More
Spiros Law Attorneys Announced as 2022 Super Lawyers
We are pleased to announce that members of the Spiros Law Staff are being recognized by Super Lawyers as being some of the best attorneys in Illinois! This accolade is only given to a small percentage of lawyers in each state. Each lawyer who is proclaimed a Super Lawyer has been nominated by their peers and reviewed by the Super…Read More
Miranda Soucie to be Selected to The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100
Congratulations to Attorney Miranda Soucie of [firm-name] who was recently selected as part of The National Trial Lawyers- Top 100. The National Trial Lawyers is an invitation-only organization that allows membership only to Civil Plaintiff Attorneys who show superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership in their state. The National Trial Lawyers provides education, training and certain opportunities for trial lawyers…Read More
Most Dangerous Industries In America
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 13 people die while on the job each day. Annually, that number comes out to about 4,700 people who die while at work. This statistic only measures fatalities and does not account for Covid-19 related deaths. Almost 1/3 of the total workplace deaths comes from the transportation industry. Jobs requiring transportation of…Read More
Ten Tips for Safe Travel During the Winter
Even after the holiday season has come and gone, we still have to take to the roadways with our vehicles, regardless of the fact that winter weather conditions may make driving difficult. Many of us commute to work, pick up groceries, retrieve prescriptions from the pharmacy, attend religious services, and visit family all year-round. Since some, if not all, of…Read More
How To Keep Our Loved Ones Safe During the Holidays
The holidays are a time for visiting family and friends, and that does not exclude those who are in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Nursing homes are not always equipped with proper staffing, proper knowledge, or proper procedures to ensure the absolute safety of their residents. When visiting a loved one in one of these facilities, it is…Read More
What Not to Say to an Insurance Adjuster
Getting your thoughts in order after a car accident can be difficult. Car accidents are frightening events that can take a toll on your mental health, especially when they were someone else’s fault. However, the words you use when talking to an insurance adjuster can make or break your claim. An insurance adjuster works for the insurance company. These companies…Read More
How Are Truck Accidents Different From Other Auto Accidents?
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