Spiros Law, P.C. Blog

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

When you’ve been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s wrongdoing, not only does it take a toll on your body, but it also overwhelms you emotionally and mentally. Recovering from physical injuries requires mental and emotional strength that you have to work hard to muster up each day. While you try to heal from your physical injuries, your…Read More

Chemicals known as PFAS that are present in firefighters protective gear, as well as nonstick pans, are linked to cancer and causing overall health defects in many fire fighters and others who have been exposed to the gear. These chemicals are used to protect firefighters from fire, water, and oils. Many cases have been brought against the manufacturers of this…Read More

A personal injury can be defined as an injury to the body or mind. These types of injuries are more common than we think, as over 300,000 personal injury lawsuits are filed annually in the United States. Some common examples of personal injuries are: Injuries related to car crashes Medical malpractice Injuries occurring at work Injuries sustained because of someone’s…Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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