Spiros Law, P.C. Archives

On Sunday evening in Decatur, Illinois, tragedy struck as an explosion and fire erupted at an Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) facility, leaving eight people injured and casting a shadow of uncertainty over this tight-knit community. As we delve into the details of this unfortunate incident, we're reminded of the critical importance of safety measures that could prevent such accidents in…Read More

When we attend events like fairs and carnivals, we look forward to thrilling rides, fun games, and unforgettable experiences. However, recent events have reminded us of the importance of prioritizing safety to ensure that everyone can enjoy these attractions without any harm. In a recent incident at the Illinois State Fair, a child was hurt due to an object flying…Read More

A five-year-old girl from Altamont was involved in a tragic accident at the Effingham County Fair.  The accident occurred during a horse harness race at the fair, where the child was struck by the folding arm of the pace car due to a malfunction when the starting gate on the back of the pace car failed to fold in and…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

Founding partner of Spiros Law, P.C., Jim Spiros, recently spoke with the DJ's on WFAV, WIVR, and WVLI to discuss how our attorneys are still able to represent clients during this time of shelter in place. Jim reiterated how our staff has been able to transition daily operations to remote, home environments by utilizing the technology we have available. He…Read More

The novel coronavirus has had an unprecedented impact on our daily lives, with authorities instituting strict mandates in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These directives have created significant losses for businesses and individuals that struggle to comply with required closures, cancellations and interruptions. Now, businesses are unsure of what their future may hold after suffering from such devastating…Read More

Some staff members and clients at the Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee have stepped forward with claims that they were not properly notified of the presence of coronavirus. The number of COVID-19 cases at the facility has now reached 12 and the center has continued taking precautionary measures to limit the amount of exposure, which started on March 12. Shapiro…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

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

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is administering their third annual Safe + Sound Week to promote workplace safety from August 12-19, 2019. This program is designed to encourage every workplace to have a reliable safety and health program. For the past three years, one week in August is designated as Safe + Sound Week where OSHA recognizes the successes…Read More