Federal Tort Claims Act
The Federal Tort Claims Act, or FTCA, applies when a person, referred to as a private party, is injured due to the negligence of the US Government. There are specific instances that are covered by the FTCA, which will be discussed later. When a private party is injured due to the negligence of a U.S. government employee, the government will…Read More
Breast Implant Complications
In January of 2022, reports came out by Health Canada that nearly ten times the previous number of reported cases for breast implant complications were reported all at once in a data dump scandal. Some of these reports included complications that led to rare cancers, as well as near misses which could be life-threatening if they occur again. Companies that…Read More
Dangers of Driving in Snow
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
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