Senior Associate Andrew Purcell Interviewed on Kankakee radio stations WVLI and WIVR
Today, Spiros Law Senior Associate Andrew Purcell was interviewed on Kankakee radio stations WVLI and WIVR. Andrew discussed the steps that people should take if they've been involved in a car accident. He also discussed the importance of knowing your rights when dealing with insurance companies after a collision. You can listen to the entire interview below: [audio mp3="/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Kankakee-Radio-Interview.mp3"][/audio]Read More
Illinois will now allow sick days for employees attending to family members
A newly enacted state law, the Illinois Employee Sick Leave Act, which will be implemented on Jan. 1, 2017, provides a mechanism for employees to file sick leave for attending to their sick family members. The leave must be used on the same terms under which the employee is allowed to use personal sick leave benefits. However, the new measure does…Read More
Justice Clarence Thomas speaks up in oral argument for the first time in 10 years
Throughout history, oral arguments have been an important part of our judicial system. With the intersection of technology, oral arguments have begun to take a back seat. Many Courts have started eliminating the tradition. However, the tradition continues proudly in our Supreme Court, and we are listening closely as a Justice of the Supreme Court speaks up in oral arguments…Read More
Illinois bill seeks installation of cameras in nursing home rooms
A bill drafted by the office of Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and filed by Representative Gregory Harris (Democrat of Chicago) seeks to allow the installation of monitoring cameras in nursing home rooms within the state, should the patient or patient's family consent, the Chicago Tribune reported on February 13. In an interview, Madigan said that although the bill is currently…Read More
Injured nurses finding little support from employers
NPR's recent investigative series, Injured Nurses, has revealed a startling trend among individuals in the nursing field. Those working in nursing have some of the most startling numbers of back and body injuries - more than workers in most other fields. Unfortunately, injured workers far too frequently find that their employers refuse to acknowledge the cause of their injuries or…Read More
IL Attorney General proposes law allowing cameras in nursing homes
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan recently proposed a law that would allow for individuals to place video cameras or similar recording devices into the rooms of their relatives who are in nursing home facilities. Their relatives, and anyone else living in the room, would have to consent to being recorded, but Madigan hopes that the presence of such recording devices could help to…Read More
Spiros Law, Moves their Champaign Office to a New Address
The legal team at [firm-name], is pleased to announce that their Champaign office has relocated and is now at 317 East University Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820. The entire [firm-name] team is dedicated to providing superior service to accident victims and their families, and is ready to put the full resources of the firm to work for you if you have…Read More
Six Injured in Bronzeville Accident between a Minivan and Vintage Trans Am
On Wednesday October 24, a crash in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago involving a minivan and a vintage Trans Am sent 6 people to areas hospitals. The accident took place on the 4300 block of South Michigan Avenue around 10:45 a.m. Fire officials called an Emergency Medical Services Plan 1 which automatically sent six ambulances to the scene. Several people…Read More
Inorganic Arsenic Found in Rice Products By FDA and Consumer Reports
Studies from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration and Consumer Reports magazine have found a high amount of a carcinogenic in rice, according to a report released on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Studies by these organizations show that many rice products have high levels of organic and inorganic arsenic in rice products. Inorganic arsenic is considered a carcinogenic or…Read More
Leading Lawyers Network Magazine features piece on James D. Spiros
The Leading Lawyers Network has done a story on James D. Spiros of [firm-name]. To learn more about this experienced personal injury and medical malpractice attorney in Illinois, who works to build relationships with his clients in order to help them seek the results they deserve, click here.Read More