Spiros Law, P.C. Archives

Being injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault can have a devastating effect on your life. In addition to the immediate ongoing pain and suffering, you may have to deal with expensive medical bills, forced time off work, and numerous other financial consequences that can make every day feel more stressful than the last. The Kankakee car accident…Read More

If you were injured in a vehicle accident in Illinois that wasn’t your fault, it is necessary for you to know how to read and understand your Illinois Crash Report. Knowing how to read your Crash Report will tell you how the responding officer perceived your accident, including who was at fault. If you disagree with how the Crash Report…Read More

April is distracted driving awareness month. Distracted driving can be defined as the practice of operating a motor vehicle while engaged in another activity. Recently, these other activities are typically talking or texting on a cell phone. Driving while distracted is extremely dangerous. Not only is your life at risk when driving while distracted, but the lives of every driver…Read More

As the weather continues to worsen, it is important to remember the dangers of driving in unfavorable conditions. According to the US Department of Transportation, 17 percent of all accidents occur during winter conditions. Driving on snow and ice may seem routine to us during the colder months, but sometimes our skills and reflexes are tested during certain storms. Recently,…Read More

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

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

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

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

Winter is now in full swing here in the Midwest. We are seeing major winter snowstorms that are covering the Midwest, causing hazardous driving conditions for drivers across the region. The snow, ice, and fog are creating dangerous driving conditions resulting in crashes and interstate congestion on I-72, I-74, and I-57. As winter continues, all drivers on the road should…Read More

Spiros Law Associate Attorney, Jordan Butler, was recently interviewed by two local radio stations: WIVR River Country and WLVI The Valley. During these interviews, Jordan discussed the various road hazards drivers should be aware of during winter weather conditions. With the first real snowstorm of the winter last week, some drivers may have been caught off guard by how slick…Read More