Giving Back to Veteran’s and Active Military
At Sam C. Mitchell & Associates, we would like to thank the men and women who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom everyday. At our office, we have two brave men who fought for our...
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Free Coffee & Donuts for Veterans
The Coffee & Donuts event was held on Saturday, November 18th, 2017 at The Coffeehouse inside the VF Factory Outlet Mall. We would like to thank all of the Veteran’s and Active military for their...
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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 friction and vehicle maneuverability, causing...
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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 so common, and how you can protect...
View Article6 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 or both parties don’t seem to be injured or have minor injuries....
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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 to no fault of your own, you may be...
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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 be challenging. Who else has used this excuse: “We are just...
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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 Safety Administration, more than 4,956...
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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 on a broken sidewalk, or your elderly father fell at a...
View ArticleSam 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 for 50 years. With more than a...
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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 of safe driving with your teenager. Motor vehicle...
View ArticleBack 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 back to school. Around 13 percent of those kids walk or bike to their...
View ArticleTop 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, trips, and falls –...
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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 lives on this tragic day, as well as the members of...
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What does it mean when Personal Injury Attorneys Work on a “Contingency Fee”?
By Attorney Matthew Caraway 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 is no charge to the...
View ArticleAbout 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 century later, we are active, well-respected members of...
View ArticleBig 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. Every case we take is a case we feel confident...
View ArticleThanking 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 the fundamental liberties we enjoy. We...
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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 wife Kate were born and raised in West Frankfort where they...
View ArticleTop 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 might have good review does not necessarily mean it...
View ArticleSafe 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 by 34%, and fatal...
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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 is pregnant, during labor and delivery, or in...
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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 only in big cities but it also happens right here on Illinois...
View ArticleChild 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 laws in Illinois required that children...
View ArticlePedestrian 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 or near the road. In Illinois,...
View ArticleApril 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 driving would...
View ArticleAttorney Lance Brown Named to National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Attorney Lance Brown is an irreplaceable member of Sam C. Mitchell & Associates in Illinois. As an attorney capable of taking plaintiff injury claims to trial, he is there to support our clients...
View ArticleRecent Case Results Secured by Sam C. Mitchell & Associates
At Sam C. Mitchell & Associates, our team of experienced legal professionals is dedicated to defending the rights of clients throughout Illinois. From personal injury awards to workers’...
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2nd Annual Golf Scramble Fundraiser for Local Veterans
Sam C. Mitchell & Associates is thrilled to assist with the 2nd annual Golf Scramble Fundraiser, an important and exciting event to raise money for the Veteran’s Honor Flight of Illinois. Last...
View ArticleBoating Safety Week: Know the Facts
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, take some time to refresh your memory on boating safety. Memorial Day Weekend means that lakes in Illinois such as Rend Lake, Lake of Egypt, and Kinkaid Lake will...
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How to Safely & Legally Operate an ATV in Illinois
In the last few years, there has been a notable increase in the number of ATV riders in the state of Illinois. Unfortunately, most recreational riders don’t have a thorough grasp of the laws and...
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Illinois I-57 Accidents: 386 Miles of Dangerous Driving & Car Accidents
At about 386 miles in length, the Interstate 57 that runs through Illinois is one of the longer highways in the Midwest. Beginning in South Chicago and terminating in what feels like the middle of...
View ArticleRecent Successful Case Results for Our Injury Clients of Sam C. Mitchell &...
Not a day goes by here at Sam C. Mitchell & Associates in which we do not do all we can for our personal injury clients. We know that the people who come to our Illinois law offices need legal...
View ArticleSchool Zone Accidents and How to Stay Safe
August is here and now is the time to begin preparing your kids for their return to school. You should also take this opportunity to prepare yourself for the new school year. According to the...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Football Concussions
In the 2015 film Concussion, Will Smith stars as Dr. Bennet Omalu, a forensic pathologist who becomes embroiled in a legal battle with the National Football League (NFL) over his research about the...
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Stay Safe Out There! Illinois Fatal Crash Data, Broken Down.
Good news: So far, Illinois has had far fewer fatal car crashes in 2019 than in 2018. This infographic by Sam C. Mitchell & Associates breaks down the factors in fatal accidents so you can see...
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Sharing the Road with Farm Equipment
In the spring and fall, farmers often have to drive their tractors onto Illinois roadways to plant and harvest their crops. Farmers have a right to be on the road, so we must drive carefully to keep...
View ArticleHere is a Recap of New Laws That Will Take Effect in Illinois in 2020
The Illinois state legislature passed many new laws that will take effect starting on January 1, 2020. The types of laws span a variety of areas from road safety, workers’ rights, consumer protection,...
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The Sam C. Mitchell & Associates Legal Team Welcomes New Attorney Tyler...
Attorney Tyler Nelson Dihle is the newest member of the Sam C. Mitchell & Associates legal team! Attorney Dihle is a West Frankfort, IL-based attorney who practices personal injury law. He focuses...
View ArticleDUI Accidents and the Legalization of Marijuana
Illinois is one of the most recent states to have recreational marijuana legalization take effect. In the debate surrounding marijuana legalization, driving under the influence of the drug has been...
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Who Pays My Medical Bills in a Car Wreck?
One of the most stressful aspects of being injured in a car crash is navigating how medical bills will be paid. Getting medical bills paid is almost always the number one concern of accident victims....
View ArticleStaying Safe in Your Workplace During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has people understandably worried and staying in their own homes whenever possible. Yet many Americans do not have the option to work from home, so heading out to...
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act Grants Sick Pay to Some Workers
To try to keep the economy moving while the coronavirus threatens to shut everything down, “essential” workers in certain occupations are still permitted to go to work while others have to stay home....
View ArticleHow Will COVID-19 Affect My Personal Injury Case?
The coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted day-to-day life in countless ways. At Sam C. Mitchell & Associates, we want all of our friends, neighbors, and community members throughout Illinois...
View ArticleSam C. Mitchell & Associates Launches New Website
We are excited to announce the launch of our newly updated website, scmitchell.com! At Sam C. Mitchell & Associates, we are always striving for new and better ways to serve our clients. With our...
View ArticleIllinois First Responders & Essential Front-Line Workers Guaranteed Workers’...
The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC) recently issued an emergency amendment making first responders and essential front-line workers eligible for workers’ compensation if they contract...
View ArticleHas Covid-19 Affected your Memorial Day Travel Plans?
Covid-19 has had an impact on many families’ travel plans for 2020. Memorial Day weekend is usually a time where families hit the road and travel to the lake or the beach for the long three-day...
View ArticleRise in RV Rentals During COVID-19 Could Cause More Accidents
Amid the coronavirus, many RV (Recreation Vehicle) companies are seeing spikes in sales and rentals. Recreational vehicles include camper vans, fifth wheels, motor homes, and toy haulers. Families are...
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Looking for an Injury Law Firm? Trust Sam C. Mitchell & Associates
What to look for in a personal injury law firm: You need to know that you can rely on your personal injury attorney after being in a serious accident. How can you choose a reliable legal team, though,...
View ArticleTexting-and-Driving Laws in Illinois
What you need to know about texting and driving laws in Illinois: As of July 2019, if you are using your cellphone, texting, or using another electronic device while driving, you are in violation of...
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