Spiros Law, P.C. Blog

Dogs can be some of our closest companions and we often think of them as affectionate pets and loyal friends. Millions of households across the United States have a dog as a pet, however, sometimes those dogs can bite. Not only are these bites painful, but they can also cause infection, injury, or nerve damage which puts the victim at…Read More

Senior associate, Andrew Purcell, was featured on River Country radio station in Kankakee where he shared different tips on how to safely drive during the winter season. Andrew stated that it is important to drive slowly, defensively, and pay attention to other cars and trucks around you. Unfortunately, no matter how many precautions you take, sometimes accidents are unavoidable due…Read More

Today, more and more corporations are recognizing the importance of putting people over profits. This means leaders are understanding that profits come secondary to the value of employees and customers, putting respect, care, and kindness first. The idea is that when employees feel valued, they work harder, with more integrity, and their passions increase significantly. When customers respect the value's…Read More

Driving around semi trucks is a daily reality for all drivers. Semis are different than regular vehicles and we have to acknowledge this while sharing the road with them. Driving next to semis can present many dangers on the road, mostly due to the size of the vehicle. Because these vehicles are so large they take longer to stop, have…Read More

Spiros Law Senior Associate, Patricia Gifford, was recently featured on both the River and Valley radio stations in Kankakee, where she answered questions about nursing home abuse and neglect. Patricia specializes in nursing home litigation and medical malpractice, but her primary focus is nursing home litigation. In the interview, she explains the different signs that may indicate nursing home abuse…Read More

Holidays are meant to be a joyful and relaxing time, but the holiday season is accompanied by a large increase in accidents on the nation's highways. Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday travel season, meaning there are significantly higher amounts of traffic on the roads starting now and ending after New Years. As the number of vehicles on roadways increases, the…Read More

According to Illinois Crash Facts and Statistics of 2016, Kankakee County had a total of 2,344 car accidents, with 21 being fatal and 663 resulting in injury. Car accidents are among the most common types of crashes that result in fatalities or injuries, and that is no exception in Kankakee County. No matter how many safety precautions you take while…Read More

[audio mp3="/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Bill-Interview-Oct.mp3"][/audio] Spiros Law associate attorney Bill Schmitz was recently featured on both the River and Valley radio stations, where he answered general questions about Spiros Law P.C. In the interview, Bill mentions a few different areas that Spiros Law specializes in, such as, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, and nursing home abuse. He then goes into his specific area…Read More

At Spiros Law, we work hard every day in order to help people out in their time of need. We care about the communities we live in, and we want to take part in improving them, which is why we have partnered up with Adopt-A-Highway! The Illinois Adopt-A-Highway program allows volunteers to partner with IDOT to pick up litter and…Read More

[firm-name] Senior Associate Trish Gifford was featured on WVLI The Valley, where she spoke on-air about the all-too-common problem of nursing home abuse. In the interview, Trish discusses the signs of nursing home abuse that you should watch for, including bruising, bedsores, dramatic weight loss, and other outward signs. She also discusses how to prevent nursing home abuse, which includes…Read More