Research done recently by the Society of Automotive Engineers showed that the nearly half of drivers fail to use turn signals while driving. This infraction is not only against the law, but it also can cause serious accidents.

Researchers analyzed nearly 12,000 drivers and discovered that nearly 48 percent of do not use their blinker when driving. Of this group, almost half of them (42 percent) stated that they do not have time while driving to use their turn signals.

The other 23 percent stated that they are “too lazy” and do not feel like using a turn signal. This data supports an earlier study done in 2006 and showed similar results.  It is a law to use a turn signal while turning, changing lanes, and passing another vehicle. The failure to use turn signal results in two million accidents across the nation each year.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident due to a negligent driver, you need representation on your side that may be able to help you receive the representation that you deserve. Contact the Danville car crash lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C., by calling 217-443-4343 today.

A study was recently done by a team of researchers that analyzed data from the fatal car crashes on Tax Day for the past 30 years. Results from this showed that the number of fatal car crashes is higher on Tax Day than any other day of the month.

Researchers shows that the number of crashes on this day over the 30 year period is at 6,783. When averaged out per tax day, this total out till 226 per Tax Day, compared to other days of the month when the average was found to be 213.

Officials in the study think that this could be because people are under stress because of the day and more human error occurs. Officials also stated that the reckless driving may also be because people are racing to the post office to meet the deadline.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident because of negligent driver, you need representation on your side that may be able to help you determine seek the compensation you deserve. Contact the Danville car accident lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C., by calling 217-443-4343.

Chicago Bulls basketball player, Derrick Rose, suffered minor injuries in  car accident on Tuesday afternoon.

Representatives for the Chicago Bulls have stated that Rose did not suffer any serious injuries and should recover quickly. According to officials, the accident occurred as Rose was traveling southbound and was struck from behind by another vehicle. The other driver was cited for failure to reduce speed in order to avoiding an accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured after being involved in a crash with a negligent driver, you need experienced representation on y0ur side that is committed to helping people fight for the justice that they deserve. Contact the Danville car accident lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C., by calling 217-443-4343 today and discussing your legal options.

A 5-year-old girl remains in critical condition after the car she was riding in was struck at a Champaign intersection on Monday morning.

According to police officials, the accident occurred at the intersection of Fourth Street and University Avenue when a 20-year-old driver struck an SUV. The impact of this crash caused the SUV to flip and roll into a third vehicle before coming to stop.

The 20 year-old female driver along with the two children riding in the SUV were transported to the hospital to be treated. The driver and a 2-year-old child were later released. No citations have been given at this time.

Car accidents can cause serious injury to all involved. Our thoughts are with the young child during her recovery.

A Champaign woman was injured after a weekend crash occurred at the intersection of Mattis and Kirbey avenues.

According to police officials in Champaign, the crash occurred when an 18-year-old man was traveling through the intersection and attempted a left turn. The man did not see the northbound car traveling down the roadway and the two cars collided.

The car that was struck was driven by a 27-year-old woman and the female passenger in this vehicle was injured in the crash. She was then transported to Provena Covenant Medical Center in order to be treated for injuries sustained.  The 18-year-old driver was cited as a result of the crash.

If  you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a negligent driver, you need representation on your side that can help you receive the compensation you deserve. Contact the Danville car accident lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C. by calling 217-443-4343

Two people were injured as a result of a car accident on South Staley Road in Champaign.

According to a local news source, the accident occurred as an 86-year-old man was backing out of his private driveway and he failed to see an oncoming truck. The 51-year-old truck driver attempted to swerve out of the way of the car, but the 86-year-old still collided into him.

The collision caused the truck to be pushed into oncoming traffic where he was struck by a northbound car. The 86-year-old driver and 51-year-old driver were transported to Carle Foundation Hospital in order to be treated. The driver of the third vehicle was uninjured.

Car accidents can cause serious injury to all involved. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of another driver’s negligence, contact the Danville car accident lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C., by calling 217-443-4343

A car accident in Champaign caused two people to be sent to area hospitals in order to be treated.

According to authorities, the accident occurred at the intersection of Mattis Avenue and William Street when a 55-year-old woman failed to yield and collided with an SUV driven by a 52-year-old woman.

The impact caused the vehicles to come to a stop in the front yard of two homes on opposite sides of the road. Both drivers were transported to the hospital in order to be treated and they are both said the be in good condition. Three lanes of traffic were closed as a result of the accident so that rescue crews could work to clear the scene.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a car accident due to the negligence of another driver, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Danville car accident lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C., today by calling 217-443-4343.

At this time, there have been up to 16 deaths and 72 illnesses from the Listeria contamination associated with the cantaloupes from Jenson Farms.

There have been reports of the contamination in 18 different states, which has made this the worst food-borne illness in over a decade. Officials with the Center of Disease Control and Food and Drug Administration have said that if a person has cantaloupe and does not know where it is from , it should not be eaten.

A Commissioner with the FDA stated that the number of illness reports is expected to rise because the incubation period of the Listeria contamination can be up to a month. The last shipment of recalled cantaloupes was shipped on Sept. 10 and they have a shelf life of nearly two weeks.

If you or a loved one has become ill after consuming a defective food product, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Danville car accident lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C., by calling 217-443-4343.

Six people were taken to the hospital as a result of a three-car accident on I-74 in Vermillion.

According to a report from the Illinois State Police, a 23-year-old woman was driving east down the roadway when she ran over tire debris that caused her to lose control of her vehicle.

She then crossed the center line of the roadway and collided with a westbound car. This car then began to spin out of control and struck another vehicle. The driver of the first two cars and the four passengers that were in the second car were all transported to Carle Foundation Hospital as a result of the crash.

If you or a loved one has been injured after being involved in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence, you need representation on your side that may be able to help you receive the compensation you deserve. Contact the Danville  car accident lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C., by calling 217-443-4343 today.

A car crash just north of Philo occurred Monday morning and claimed the life of a 23-year-old University of Illinois student.

According to the county sheriff, the accident occurred on Illinois 130 when the student was traveling west and ran through a stop sign and collided with a tree at the corner of the intersection.

Investigators are trying to determine what caused this fatal accident and are considering the foggy weather and speed of the vehicle. His autopsy is scheduled for later this week.

Our deepest thoughts and condolences are with the friends and family of the victim during this difficult time.