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FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE AFTER A SERIOUS INJURY
After an accident, you may have more to deal with than simply resting and recovering from your injuries. You may be faced with ongoing medical costs and life-altering changes as a result of your injuries. In some cases, your insurance company may not properly compensate you for all damages incurred. Fortunately, in some cases, the party responsible for your accident should be obligated to help you cover your expenses.
At Spiros Law, P.C., we believe that no one should have to suffer as a result of the negligence of another person or party. With the help of a knowledgeable and experienced team of Danville personal injury lawyers, you can fight for compensation you need from the responsible party in order to help cover the costs of your injury and other expenses. Contact our offices today at (217) 443-4343.
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If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, the personal injury attorneys at Spiros Law, P.C., are here to help.
At Spiros Law, P.C., we do more than just help those who’ve been hurt in accidents caused by negligence. We are members of the Danville community, and we know how important it is to give back. Being involved in the community is a cornerstone of our practice, and every member of our team, from attorneys to support staff, are committed to helping others in any way we can. We routinely volunteer our time with wonderful and worthwhile causes.
Choosing the right injury lawyer to represent you is an important and potentially life-changing one to make. It’s crucial to select an attorney and a firm that has the right experience and resources necessary to get the results you need and deserve.
Not all lawyers or injury firms are equal. Not every firm has secured over $100 million in compensation for its clients in the last decade. Founding partner Jim D. Spiros established Spiros Law with the goal of helping those who’ve been hurt in Danville and across southern Illinois. With his team of experienced and compassionate attorneys and knowledgeable support staff, Spiros Law, P.C. has become one of the premier firms in the state. With so much on the line, choose a team that can get you the full and fair compensation that you deserve. .
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Spiros Law, P.C. has earned its reputation through the efforts of our skilled and knowledgeable team of attorneys and support staff. Each lawyer on our team is committed to providing the highest-quality legal counsel to our clients, and our dedication shows in the settlements and verdicts we’ve secured for people just like you.
When you work with us, you can rest assured that we will do everything in our power to get you the justice and fair compensation you’re owed. You’re more than just a case file to us. We want to get to know you, your family, and thoroughly understand your situation so we can provide the best service and build the strongest case possible on your behalf.
MEET THE REST OF OUR TEAMIf you or a loved one has been injured, your priority should be to receive medical attention as soon as possible. It's essenial not only for the health of you or your loved one --many injuries require immediate attention to prevent further damage but it's also important for the prospects of your legal case.
To win a case, you must prove that your injuries were caused by someone else's negligence. This might include bodily injury, pain and suffering, or the cost of treatment.However, it's difficult to prove damages without official records. Unless you see a medical professional soon after your injury, you might miss an important window in which you can obtain medical records proving that the negligence directly caused you harm. Keep in mind that the facts of some injuries might not manifest themselves for days, weeks or months after the incident, so you should see a doctor after your accident even if you don't notice anything wrong.
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If you have been injured in an accident, your first concern should be your health and safety. After an accident, you should:
If you have been injured in an accident in Danville that was caused by someone else’s negligence, it’s never a good idea to try to handle your personal injury claim alone. Your chances of recovering the maximum compensation increase tremendously when you get help from an experienced Danville personal injury attorney.
There are numerous reasons for hiring a lawyer to handle your personal injury case. The skilled and experienced Danville personal injury lawyers atSpiros Law, P.C. can help with many important tasks, including but not limited to:
If you have suffered an injury due to someone else’s fault in Danville, call Spiros Law, P.C. now at (217) 443-4343 to schedule a free consultation with our experienced and compassionate personal injury attorneys. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you won’t owe us a dime unless we win your case.
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We help clients collect a wide range of damages for their injuries, including but not limited to:
If you have questions regarding the types of compensation you may be eligible for with your injury claim, speak with the experienced Danville personal injury attorneys at Spiros Law, P.C. today.
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), accidental injury is now the No. 3 cause of death nationwide behind heart disease, cancer, and chronic lower respiratory disease. Injury statistics examined by the NSC confirm that preventable deaths rose 10% in 2016.
Someone in the United States is accidentally injured every second and killed every three minutes by a preventable event, such as a car crash, truck accident, or a trip and fall. Nearly 15,000 more people died accidentally in 2016 than in 2015, the largest single-year % rise since 1936, according to NSC.
In 2017, the U.S. experienced 169,936 preventable deaths and 47.2 million injuries, according to NSC. These deaths and injuries amounted to over $1 billion in costs.
In 2017, there were 311,679 crashes involving motor vehicles in Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDoT). Injury crashes accounted for 21.5% of these crashes (66,889), while fatal crashes (998) accounted for less than 1% of these crashes.
Crashes involving speed accounted for 33.2% of overall crashes, 36.8% of fatal crashes, and 37.9% of injury crashes, according to IDoT. Crashes involving motorcycles accounted for 1.1% of total crashes, 15.4% of fatal crashes, and 3.5% of injury crashes. Crashes involving tractor-trailers and semi-trucks accounted for 3.5% of overall crashes, 9.6% of fatal crashes, and 2.7% of injury crashes.
In 2017 in Illinois, approximately 854 traffic crashes occurred every day, and nearly three persons were killed each day in traffic crashes. 86.3% of fatal crashes occurred on dry roadways, and 48.9 % of fatal crashes occurred during daylight hours.
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Data is from January 1 – July 28, 2020
This year in Illinois, the majority of fatal crashes happened on city streets, not on highways:
Illinois formerly had a cap on non-economic damages arising from malpractice claims of $500,000 against providers and a $1,000,000 cap against hospitals (enacted in 2005). The Illinois State Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional in 2010.
| 2012-2016 Average | State Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Per Capita Malpractice costs: All Providers | $17.15 | 11 |
| Annual Per Capita Malpractice costs: MD/DO only | $15.36 | 10 |
| Annual Claims per 1 Million Residents | 32.51 | 23 |
| Annual Claims per 100 Practicing Physicians | 0.89 | 26 |
| Annual Per Capita Malpractice costs: All Providers | |
|---|---|
| 2012-2016 Average | $17.15 |
| State Rank | 11 |
| Annual Per Capita Malpractice costs: MD/DO only | |
| 2012-2016 Average | $15.36 |
| State Rank | 10 |
| Annual Claims per 1 Million Residents | |
| 2012-2016 Average | 32.51 |
| State Rank | 23 |
| Annual Claims per 100 Practicing Physicians | |
| 2012-2016 Average | 0.89 |
| State Rank | 26 |
This table showing the average amount paid per capita each year in Illinois from 2012-2016 for medical malpractice claims against all practitioners as well as against physicians (MD and DO’s) only. It also shows the number of paid claims per million residents and per 100 practicing physicians in Illinois those years
As of 2018:
Private industry employers:
TRC incidence rates in private industry ranged from 0.5 in financial activities to 3.6 in education and health services. (See table 1.)
Two supersectors, with 41 percent of private industry employment, accounted for 54 percent of the occupational injuries and illnesses: trade, transportation, and utilities and education and health services. (See table 2.)
FatalitiesTwo main categories account for 59% of all workplace fatalities in Illinois:
Other notable causes of fatal workplace injuries include:
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