Posted on March 3rd, 2010
In Macoupin County, a two car crash killed one.
According to officials, the 36-year-old man was driving south on Frosterburg Road around 6:30 a.m. when he lost control of his car due to the snow and ice on the road. The car then fell into a ditch and then went back onto the road sideways. Then the car collided with an SUV. The impact of of the crash sent the car back into the ditch. The driver of the car was pronounced dead on the scene.
If you or someone you love has been injured in an auto accident, contact the Danville car accident lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C. by calling 217-443-4343.
Posted on February 11th, 2010
The Illinois Supreme Court recently ruled that caps limiting the amount that can be awarded in medical malpractices is against the state’s constitution.
The state’s legislature had passed the law limiting malpractice damages in 2005. However, the state’s Supreme Court ruled that law interfered with the power of the judicial branch. Doctor’s advocacy groups were quick to criticize the decision, saying that the law had expanded healthcare availability and decreased the price of care. Despite this claim, studies have indicated that medical malpractice awards do not affect the cost of healthcare.
If you or someone you love has been injured as the result of medical care, contact the Danville medical malpractice attorneys of Spiros Law today by calling 217-443-4343.
Posted on February 10th, 2010
An accident involving a train and a truck took the life of an 18-year-old man.
On West Newell Road in Danville, and eastbound truck hit a southbound train. The driver died of injuries sustained from the wreck. There were no other passengers in the truck with the driver. The autopsy of the driver is happening soon and the cause of the wreck is being investigated.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, contact the Danville car accident lawyers of Spiros Law P.C., by calling 217-443-4343
Posted on February 3rd, 2010
On Chicago’s South Side, seven nursing homes have been deemed unsafe.
The seven nursing homes were listed as most unsafe nursing homes out of the 16,000 nationwide. The U.S. Accountability Office compiled a list after 2008 inspections. The inspection uncovered many incidents where safety violations caused injuries or potential injuries to residents. Families considered moving their family members after hearing the news.
If you or someone you care about, has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, contact the Danville nursing home abuse lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C. by calling 217-443-4343 today.
Posted on January 29th, 2010
A head-on collision in Illinois left one dead and three injured on Jan. 25.
The accident happened around 5:30 p.m. on U.S. Route 150. The head-on collision occurred between the pick-up truck and a small car. A 58-year-old doctor was driving a pick truck when he suddenly lost control of his car on the snowy roadway. The truck then collided with the small car. One of the passengers died of injuries suffered in the wreck. Three others were injured.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, contact the Danville car accident lawyers of Spiros Law P.C. by calling 217-443-4343 today.
Posted on January 12th, 2010
There has been an amendment to the Illinois Vehicle Code. The new law makes it illegal to text while driving.
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute did a national study on cell phone use while driving. They found that accident risk was increased by 23 percent if text messaging while driving. In Illinois, if you are pulled over for text messaging and driving and can be a $75 ticket. If you are text messaging and driving and involved in an accident, there may be an additional $200 fine.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident due to the negligence of another person, contact the Danville car accident lawyers of Spiros Law P.C. at 217-443-4343 today.
