SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia sheriff has been sued by the family of a 21-year-old Savannah man who died in a jail cell last year after a brawl with
Source: Georgia sheriff sued for death of restrained jail detainee | National Obituaries | herald-review.com
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Yes, police can be sued for excessive use of force. These cases are not easy to win, however an experienced lawyer can help you explore your chances.
Credibility means that you are believable and the Judge or Jury leans toward your version of events.
Credibility is important in work injury cases, personal injury cases and Social Security Disability cases.
The most important factors that enhance your credibility include how medical providers view you, how your documents support your claim, and how your testimony supports your claim.
Medical records provide a snapshot of what you told nurses and doctors at or near the time of your accident. This is viewed as important because you did not have time to reflect and possibly exaggerate your pain or the cause of your accident. Make sure that you go to the doctor right away and explain all your injuries, how the accident happened, and what limitations you are experiencing.
Documents such as police reports and accident reports corroborate your testimony regarding the cause of accident and how you were injured. Inconsistent testimony with these documents will harm your case.
Your testimony should be consistent with medical records and accident reports. Your testimony should be believable.
Exaggeration will damage your case.
Arguments with opposing lawyers, the Judge or Arbitrator will make you look bad and make it easier to deny or reduce the value of your case.
Questions about how to help your case? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, and Social Security Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
The Los Angeles City Council approved paying nearly $6.9 million Wednesday in a lawsuit brought by a man who was shot by police while fleeing a drive-by shooting — a hotly contested case that city attorneys had unsuccessfully appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Source: L.A. to pay nearly $6.9 million in hotly contested shooting case – LA Times
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Another example of a lawsuit that provides damages. The basis for the award is police officers use of excessive force.
Owner of Belleville nursing home where resident was found dead operates 10 facilities with one-star rating
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Horrible treatment of vulnerable residents. Yes, you may and should sue a nursing home who does not take care of your family members
Here are some tips to keep you out of trouble and increase the settlement value of your Illinois Workmans’ Compensation case.
Make sure that you file an accident report as soon as possible after your injury.
This prevents the insurance company from arguing that you were injured at home or somewhere off the job.
Make sure that you go to a doctor immediately after your injury.
You do not want the insurance company to claim that your injury was minor or not related to work because you waited several days to see a doctor.
Make sure that you tell the doctor, nurse, and receptionist that you are seeking treatment because of a work injury.
Do not allow the insurance company to claim that your injury is not related to work because you failed to provide a work related injury history to your medical providers.
Make sure that you tell the doctor and nurse about all of your work related injuries such as neck and shoulder and low back conditions.
Some insurance companies will deny claims that are not clear cut and try to argue that delayed medical treatment for separate parts of the body is proof the injury is not related to a work accident.
Speak with an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyer early in the process so that you do not make mistakes that will damage the value of your settlement.
Questions about what you are facing? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.