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Reflecting on September 11th
With the 17th anniversary of 9/11 fast approaching, we here at Sam C. Mitchell & Associates want to take the time to honor those who lost their…
Top Work-Related Injury Causes
According to the National Safety Council, the top three leading causes of work-related injuries – overexertion and bodily reaction, contact with objects and equipment, and slips,…
Back to School – Safety Tips for Drivers
It is about that time for kids to be heading back to school. In August, every year over 55 million children across the U.S. head…
Teen Drivers: Know the Facts
Getting a driver’s license is exciting for any teenager however might be terrifying for a parent. As a parent, you should stress the importance…
Sam C. Mitchell & Associates Celebrates 50 Years of Legal & Community Service
Sam C. Mitchell & Associates is excited to announce we have been providing unmatched personal injury representation to the people of West Frankfort and Illinois…
Important Steps to take after a Slip & Fall
Slip & Fall accidents are more common than you may think. Perhaps you slipped and fell on some water at your local grocery store, or tripped…
Sharing the Road with Motorcycles: Top 10 Tips for Drivers
Motorcycles are much smaller and lighter than cars, therefore riding on a motorcycle is much riskier than riding in a car. According to the National Highway…
Are you Breaking the Law? Child Seat Safety Guidelines
Strapping your child in a car seat or buckling their seat belt seems like an easy task, however, doing so consistently and without error can…
Questions to Ask When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
Being injured in a car wreck or at work can be devastating to you physically, emotionally, and financially. If you are in a situation where you are injured due…
6 Delayed Car Crash Symptoms Not to Ignore
Car Accidents happen every day in Illinois and some are serious while others are not. The most common type of car accident is when one…
Common Types of Car Crashes
Car crashes happen every day and some types of accidents are more common than others. Below our experienced attorneys break down each accident type, why they are…
Winter Driving Tips
Driving in the snow and ice should not be taken lightly as your chances of getting into a car accident greatly increases. Snow and ice reduced pavement…