Spiros Law, P.C. Blog

While Illinois is under the “shelter-in-place” order, our physical offices will be closed in order to comply with the guidelines. However, our staff will be working remotely to remain accessible to our clients. To ensure the well-being of our clients, staff, and community, we have been implementing some adjustments that strive to keep everyone as healthy as possible. While we…Read More

Intended to encourage the public to learn more about healthcare safety, National Patient Safety Awareness Week is being held during the week of March 14th-20th, led by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). This week in March serves as a dedicated time and platform to raise awareness about patient safety, advances that have already been made, and improvements that need…Read More

After having to wait hours in the emergency room at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, a 25-year-old teacher has died. However, she is not the only one who has experienced delays in receiving medical care at this facility. According to federal documents, Froedtert Hospital staff did not check the woman’s vital signs as often as they should have after she arrived…Read More

Every year, over 100 people die in ladder-related accidents and thousands more are inflicted with disabling injuries from ladder mishaps either at home or in the workplace.  To help promote better innovation, product design, safety planning, and training, the American Ladder Institute (ALI) has designated March as National Ladder Safety Month. Without these changes and improvements, we will continue to…Read More

Partner Miranda Soucie was recently featured on WLVI with Denny Case to discuss what to do if you are injured in a vehicle collision. With worsening and slick road conditions this winter season, drivers must remember to drive slowly and be extra cautious. When asked what the benefits are to hiring an attorney after suffering an injury, Miranda informed listeners…Read More

Founding Partner Jim Spiros was recently featured on two local radio stations to discuss National Teen Driver Safety Week. On air, he was interviewed by Denny Case from WIVR and Tony Kelly from WVLI where he talked about the importance of teen driver safety. Jim told the interviewers and listeners how the week is designed to educate the public in…Read More

Dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of safe teen driving, the week of October 20-26, 2019 is being recognized as National Teen Driver Safety Week. This week is designed to educate the public, particularly teenagers, about how to practice safe driving methods to prevent teen injuries and fatalities due to motor vehicle crashes. This national movement has continued to…Read More

Annually held during the third full week of October, this year’s National School Bus Safety Week falls on October 21-25, 2019. The primary initiative for this week is to promote and address the importance of school bus safety. This year’s theme of the week for 2019 is: “My School Bus, The Safest Form of Student Transportation!” which derives from the…Read More

Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions due to trauma, which tend to take a serious toll on their quality of life and measure of independence. To shed light on this issue, the first week of fall is being designated as National Fall Prevention Awareness Week, which occurs September 23-29, 2019.…Read More

To conclude Child Passenger Safety Week, Saturday, September 21 is being designated as National Seat Check Saturday. The goal of this “holiday” is to instruct parents on how to correctly install and use their child’s car seat, as well as making sure that children are in the appropriate seat according to their age and size. The slogan in accordance with…Read More