The family of Tamara Collier asks: ‘Who helps us after the aftermath of violence? Who consoles us?’
Source: A nursing assistant was caught in the crossfire. Now she’s paralyzed. | Law and order | stltoday.com
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Heart breaking story. What is available to her? Lawsuit against shooter? No money you can get from the criminal. Not a workers’ compensation claim because she not on the job. She certainly qualifies for Social Security Disability because she can no longer work. But it is not very much money. She will get Medicaid and eventually Medicare for her medical needs, but it does not cover all expenses. All in all a depressing situation. Shows the law does not remedy all our needs, and that there is evil in the world.