Pfizer has announced the recall of nearly one million packs of the oral contraceptive pills, L0/Ovral-28 tablets, due to an error that may increase the chance that a woman could become pregnant.

The recalled products include 14 lots of the Lo/Ovral-28 tablets as well as the generic versions of it. The generic versions include, Ethinyl Estradiol and Norgestrel. It was found that the packets involved in the recall have either too many or too few active tablets in them.

A normal package is supposed to consist of 21 hormone tablets and 2 sugar pills, or inactive tablets. A packaging and inspection error caused the number of active pills to be incorrect. The affected packs have expiration dates between July 2013 and March 2014.

If you or a loved one has taken a defective pharmaceutical product that was later recalled and suffered from the side effects, you need representation on your side that may be able to help you receive the compensation that you deserve. Contact the Champaign drug recall lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C., by calling 217-328-2828 today.

One woman was sent to the hospital after a car accident occurred at a Champaign intersection after the car that she was riding in was struck.

According to police, the accident occurred at 12:30 p.m. when an 18-year-old man was traveling at the intersection of Mattis and Kirbey Lane and failed to see a vehicle traveling northbound. He attempted to make a turn onto an eastbound street and they two cars collided.

The vehicle struck was driven by a 27-year-old woman and the 18-year-old passenger in her vehicle was transported to Provena Covenant Medical Center in Urbana in order to be treated for injuries sustained. The 18-year-old man was ticketed for failure to yield as a result of the crash.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a crash due to a negligent driver, you need representation your side. Contact the Champaign car accident lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C., by calling 217-328-2828.

One man was injured after a truck accident occurred in Champaign County that ended with the man’s vehicle in a ditch.

According to the Champaign County sheriff’s office, the accident occurred Wednesday morning when law enforcement got a called just after 8:40. A passing motorist called to report that a truck was in a ditch at the intersection of county roads 200 E and 1100 N.

The truck was resting on its wheels in the ditch, which was estimated to be about 20 feet deep. There was about 3 feet of water in the ditch that was beginning to fill the floor of the truck. Emergency crews arrived at the scene in order to remove the 22-year-old driver from the truck.

The man was taken to Carle Hospital in order to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. Officials do not know what caused the accident at this time.

Ford Motor Co. has announced the recall of over a half million vehicles for two different mechanical issues that were found.

The first recall is of nearly 270,000 Ford Escape SUVs that were recalled after it was found that there is an issue with the anti-lock brake system. A leak in the break system could cause the corrosion of the ABC modular connector and result in sparks or a fire.

The recall affects the vehicles made between 2001 and 2002. A defective part must be replaced, but officials are concerned that this part may be back ordered for some time.

The other recalled vehicles are the 2004 and 2005 models of the Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterrey vans because of a mechanical issue with the torque converter. The issue may cause the vehicle to lose power and although they can still be steered, it can increase the chance that a wreck will occur.

If you or a loved one has been injured as the result of an automobile defect, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Champaign auto defect lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C., by calling 217-328-2828 today.

The jury in a slip and fall lawsuit reached a settlement of $7.5 million. The lawsuit was brought against Starbucks.

The prosecutor in the case was a customer in a San Diego Starbucks when he experienced head injuries as a result of falling on slick floor. The manager at the store had washed the floor surrounding the pick-up counter just minutes prior to the slip and fall accident.

The man was unable to return to work as a chiropractor due to the injuries he sustained. He sued Starbucks for loss of income as well as other damages. The jury sided with the customer in this case and reached a verdict of $7.5 million.

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, please contact the Champaign slip and fall attorneys of Spiros Law, P.C. by calling 217-328-2828 today.

Build-A-Bear, the popular toy manufacturer, along with the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission has announced the recall of nearly 300,000 teddy bears after it was discovered that they may be a choking hazard.

According to officials, the eye buttons may become lose and fall off and young children may put it in their mouths and choke on the small piece. The bear was sold from April to December 2011 throughout the nation and also in Canada.

There have been no injuries reported, but the recall has been done for a precautionary measure. Consumers who purchased the bear have been told to return it to the store to receive a new Build-A-Bear.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a defective toy, you need representation on your side that can help you through the process. Contact the Champaign dangerous childcare products lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C. by calling 217-328-2828.

A woman was injured after being involved in a Champaign pedestrian accident last week.

According to a police deputy in Champaign, the accident occurred when a 51-year-old woman was crossing Prospect Avenue and she was struck by a car that was turning left from another street.

The driver stated that they did not see a pedestrian in the crosswalk because it was dark and rainy at the time. Also, the pedestrian signal was allegeldy not lit up even though the victim stated that she hit the button before crossing the street.

She was conscious when emergency crews arrived at the scene to transport her to a hospital in Champaign. No tickets have been issued at this time and the investigation remains open.

If you or a loved one has been the victim in a pedestrian accident, serious injury can result from this. This is why it is important to have representation on your side that may be able to help you receive the financial compensation that you deserve. Contact the Champaign pedestrian accident lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C., by calling 217-328-2828.

Two people were injured after a three-vehicle accident occurred on South Staley Road in Champaign.

According to police officials, the accident occurred at 5:40 p.m. when an 86-year-old man pulled out of his driveway in the path of a truck. The driver of the truck swerved to avoid hitting the man’s car, but the man still backed into the truck.

The impact pushed the truck into oncoming lanes of traffic where it was struck by a third car. The 51-year-old truck driver and the 86-year-old man were both transported to Carle Foundation Hospital in order to be treated. The driver of the third vehicle was not injured in the collision.

Car accidents can cause serious injury to anyone involved. If you or someone you know has been involved in a car accident and was injured as a result, you need representation that may be able to help you receive the compensation you are entitled to. Contact the car accident lawyers Champaign of Spiros Law, P.C. by calling 217-328-2828 today.

A semi-truck rollover accident on Interstate 57 caused the road to be closed for nearly three hours as emergency crews worked to clear the scene.

According to officials, the semi-truck was carrying 8,000 pounds of furniture when the 36-year-old truck driver swerved to avoid hitting a deer that was in the roadway. State police have stated that the driver may have been traveling at a high speed and this caused him to lose control of the truck when he swerved.

Both lanes of traffic were blocked as a result and traffic had to be rerouted to Illinois Route 17 for three hours. The man was transported to the hospital in order to be treated for his injuries and was also cited for improper lane usage as a result of the crash.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a rollover accident, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Champaign truck driver error lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C., by calling 217-328-2828.

A Champaign man was killed in a bicycle pedestrian accident that occurred on Tuesday night.

According to police officials, the accident occurred at the intersection of Anthony Drive and Market Street when a 63-year-old driver of a Peterbilt truck struck the bicyclist. The driver did not know that he struck the bike, but saw multiple cars stop at the intersection so he also stopped.

When emergency crews arrived at the scene, the 58-year-old bicyclist was semi-responsive and was transported to Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana in order to be treated. He was later pronounced dead. The accident is still under investigation and no citations have been handed out at this time.

Our deepest condolences are with the friends and family of the victim at this time.