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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The Illinois State Police are cracking down on drivers who are distracted while driving. In April, motorists will see increased patrols and enforcement zones across Illinois. Distracted…
Pedestrian Rights on the Roads
Drivers and pedestrians both are responsible for traffic safety. Drivers should be prepared to yield the right-of-way and shouldn’t drive close to pedestrians walking on…
Child Seat Safety Update
New Weight Requirements for Rear Facing Seats January 1, 2019 Marks Additional Specification for Child Safety Seats Prior to Jan 1, 2019, child safety seat…
Show some Love on the Roadways
Aggressive driving has been a problem on roadways for a long time and seems to be only getting worse. Usually we think of it happening…
The Rise of Maternal Mortality in the U.S.
The United States maternal mortality rate is rising, while in other developed counties there has been a decline. Maternal death can happen while a woman…
Safe Driving Tips for the Holidays
Numerous studies have shown that drivers are at a higher risk of being involved in a car accident during the holiday season. During the holidays, motor vehicle accidents increase…
Top 10 Toys on the Naughty List – 2018
Are you buying safe toys for your children this holiday season? Safety should be your number one priority when purchasing toys. Just because a toy…
Attorney Matt Caraway Named Partner at Sam C. Mitchell & Associates
Sam C. Mitchell & Associates is excited to announce Attorney Matthew H. Caraway has been named a partner at the law firm. Matt and his…
Thanking Our Veterans and Active Service Members this Veteran’s Day
As a team of dedicated personal injury attorneys with two veterans on staff, we know firsthand how much our veterans sacrifice to serve our country and preserve…
Big Wins for Sam C. Mitchell & Associates Mean Big Wins for Our Clients
At Sam C. Mitchell & Associates we fight for justice. We believe in the power of the legal system. And, most importantly, we believe in our clients….
About Attorney Lance Brown’s Involvement with the ITLA
At Sam C. Mitchell & Associates, advocating for the wrongfully injured is what we do best; and we’ve been doing it since 1968! Now, half a…
What does it mean when Personal Injury Attorneys Work on a “Contingency Fee”?
Almost all personal injury cases are handled by an attorney who will work for a contingency fee. But what does that mean? A contingency fee means there…