Shannon Law Group, P.C.

Where Compassion Meets Justice

Large Truck Crashes

Require Immediate
Investigation
Crashes involving large trucks are among the most serious and most deadly in the United States. Trucking companies are
required to follow Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations concerning their equipment and their drivers hours of service.
Driver fatigue is a common problem, as hours of service regulations are routinely violated. Careful examination of records
after a crash often show serious and even fraudulent violations of those safety regulations. However, trucking companies
sometimes only maintain these records for a limited amount of time. Without obtaining those records before they are destroyed, the injured person or survivors of a person killed in a truck wreck has a much more difficult time proving the trucking
companys fault. At Shannon Law Group, P.C., we recognize that handling these cases requires a thorough understanding of
commercial vehicle regulations on both the federal and state level. In a previously reported case, we were able to prove that
the driver of a large truck violated hours of service before killing two drivers and permanently injuring our client. The thorough
and timely review of the evidence was critical to our clients case. In a case resolved this year, our investigation revealed that
the defendant driver of a commercial trailer was not even licensed to haul the extended load he was carrying. The defendants
lack of skill and training resulted in a serious injury to our client. Cases like this must be investigated immediately while the
evidence is still available.

One of the Best Ways

to Screw Up Your Case
At some point in your life youve almost certainly heard the term, honesty is the best policy. Well, truer words have never
been spoken than when it comes to auto accident cases.
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Shannon Law Group, P.C. Hobson Professional Center, 3550 Hobson Rd., Ste 203, Woodridge, IL 60517
(312) 578-9501 www.ShannonLawGroup.com

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Annual Christmas Gathering
As usual, our firm will celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season at our
Annual Christmas Gathering.
WHEN:
WHERE:
RSVP:
GIVING:

December 29, 2015 6:00 9:00 PM

Quigleys Irish Pub, 43 East Jefferson Ave., Naperville, IL
pzimmerman@shannonlawgroup.com
To those whom much has been given, much is expected. As such, this
Christmas Season, our firm is promoting two charities set forth below.
A drop box will be furnished at the Gathering to collect donations.

St. Vincent DePaul

St. Vincent DePaul provides silent works of charity by discretely aiding needy
families, visiting homes, and hospitals seeking and serving the distressed. They
are a 501(C) (3) entity. Please make checks payable to St. Vincent DePaul.

St. Joan of Arc Catholic School Adopt a Student program

Our children have been blessed to attend St. Joan of Arc Catholic School. We
want to make sure that all parents who want to send their kids to St. Joan of Arc
will be able to send them there. We can think of no better Christmas gift to a child
than a SJA education. St. Joan of Arc Catholic School is a 501(C) (3) entity. Please
make checks payable to St. Joan of Arc Catholic School and mark on the check
that it is for the Adopt a Student program.

Shannon Law Group, P.C. (312) 578-9501 www.ShannonLawGroup.com

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People Making a Difference

In our newsletter, we seek to highlight people who are making a
positive difference in our community and the world around us. The
focus this month is on the Poor Clares of Spokane. The Poor
Clares have been a fixture in the Pacific Northwest since 1914.
The nuns celebrated their 100th year in Spokane last year. I
recently learned that my grandparents Joe and Anne Conyard
(who were from the Spokane area) asked the Poor Clares to
pray for their family as far back as the 1920s. For over 60
years, my grandparents had a relationship with these special
women. My mother JoAnne Shannon was born in Spokane in 1929. My uncle, Fr. Jim Conyard,
S.J., who now lives in Spokane at Gonzaga University, remembers his parents asking the Poor
Clares to pray for the family. I remember my mother asking the nuns to pray for our family as well.
My mother prayed for me constantly. In my book if JoAnne Shannon believed in the power of the
Poor Clares, so do I. These humble women spend their lives praying for others constantly.

December 5
High School National Cross
Country meet Portland, OR

December 12
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 19
St. Joan of Arc 6th grade vs.
All Saints basketball
December 25
Christmas Day (the
Christmas season begins)
December 29
Shannon Law Group
Christmas Party
at Quigleys in
Naperville

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In their own words: To commit ones life to God through a life of prayer is a life of unbelievable joy. Joy
because through prayer we place our yesterdays, our todays and our tomorrows in the full security of
Gods care. We do this not only for ourselves but for the whole of creation.In prayer we place our trust that
God can change the course of the world. We live in simple confidence that God is bigger than all the problems or
obstacles set before us as individuals or the whole of humanity.

Have a prayer request? Go to their website at calledtojoy.com and request prayers or telephone them at (509) 327-4479. You
may find more background on these special women at calledtojoy.com/prayer.shtml
To top it off, the Poor Clares run a radio station called Sacred Heart Radio. You can find it at sacredheartradio.org. It beams on
the radio waves to Seattle, Spokane, Yakima, Kodiak and Olympia.
These holy women have made a big difference in the lives of my grandparents, my parents and my family. I cant think of a more
worthy charity than the Poor Clares of Spokane who have dedicated their whole life to serving others. Contributions may be
Facebook page. Be generous!
directed to the Poor Clares at 4419 N. Hawthorne St., Spokane, WA 99205 or on their
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Fact is, if you lie or are deceptive to your attorney or to the insurance company about
prior injuries, the extent of your current injuries, your medical history, your criminal record,
or any other number of issues, at the very least you are going to significantly hurt your
accident caseor you may completely ruin any chance you had of collecting damages
for your injuries.
Heres the deal: insurance companies have access to tons of information about you
what injuries youve had in the past, any lawsuits youve filed, accidents, etc., and they
are good at finding details that bolster their case and hurt yours. Plus, between the Internet and social media, insurance
companies now have even more info at their disposal (yes, they can and do check sites like Facebook to see what you
are up to!).
So, be up front with your attorney. Tell him or her about your past warts and all so that there can be a plan in place
right from the start to deal with any problematic information that might exist about you. The last thing your attorney wants
is a surprise.
Also, make sure that you are as accurate and truthful as possible when filling out any medical forms (like the ones you
would fill out at your doctors office). Weve seen cases ruined because an accident victim forgot to disclose a prior injury
or exaggerated their current plight.

Shannon Law Group, P.C. (312) 578-9501 www.ShannonLawGroup.com

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Hobson Professional Center
3550 Hobson Road, Suite 203
Woodridge, IL 60517
www.shannonlawgroup.com
(312) 578-9501

Large Truck Crashes Require

Immediate Investigation
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This publication is intended to educate the general public about personal injury, medical malpractice, and other issues. It is for information purposes only and is not intended to
be legal advice. Prior to acting on any information contained here, you should seek and retain competent counsel. The information in this newsletter may be freely copied and
distributed as long as the newsletter is copied in its entirety.

Unbelievably, 2015 is already drawing to a

close (it seems like every year goes by a little
faster!). Everyone at our firm would like to take
a moment to wish you and yours the very best
this holiday season. We hope its filled with fun,
laughter, good cheer and good company. And,
its our sincere wish that the new year brings you
excellent health and many blessings as well.

ShannonLawGroup.com

On our firms website Shannonlawgroup.com, we strive to educate our clients on

the different issues facing you. You will find informational articles and statistics on a large number of cases, among them large trucking
crashes, cerebral palsy cases, traumatic brain injury cases, workers compensation issues, nursing home abuse cases, wrongful death
cases, serious car crashes, and bad faith insurance. You will also find links to videos, state resources and legal headlines. At Shannon Law
Group, P.C., our attorneys have been handling serious injury litigation cases for decades. We have been privileged to represent our clients
over the years and help them through traumatic times in their lives. Thank you for entrusting us with the job of representing you. It is truly
an honor.