Alfred Goodman, 58, a retired ironworker from Waterloo, suffered fatal head and neck injuries wind gusts of up to 50 mph toppled the enclosure beside Kilroy’s Sports Bar at 720
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Terrible storm and resulting injuries. This case was about duty to warn of a very strong storm and its potential for heavy damage.
Eleven people were injured early Monday when an Amtrak train en route to Chicago derailed in Kansas.
Source: 32 injured when Amtrak train headed to Chicago derails | Chicago Sun-Times
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Riders who are injured while riding a bus or train. May have a cause of action against the company who operates the bus or train if it was negligent or against another negligent driver who caused the accident. You should make sure that you report your injuries immediately if you are hurt and seek medical attention. You should also attempt to get a copy of your accident report and then speak with an experienced injury lawyer.
You should always review your settlement offer with a lawyer experienced in Illinois Workers’ Compensation law or personal injury law depending on the type of case you have.
The insurance company may have made a fair offer, but you will not know until a lawyer with knowledge of the law and your case studies it.
The strength and weaknesses of your case are very crucial to determining whether your settlement offer is fair.
Do not rely on friends or family or people who claim to have some knowledge of the work comp or personal injury cases.
They do not not understand the specifics of your case or the law.
For instance, you may experience some pain or limitations after you have had surgery or medical treatment but if you do not have permanent restrictions from the doctor, the allegations and symptoms are not as strong and may not justify additional settlement money.
Workers’ Compensation cases in Illinois are based on your average weekly wage the year before you were injured.
For instance, a person with the same injury who is a union member will have a higher settlement than a minimum wage worker with the same injury.
You also need to know how your medical bills will be paid as part of the settlement. This is different with personal injury and work comp cases.
Need some guidance with your injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation and personal injury lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
More than a million Americans — including 40,000 Ohioans — are caught in the federal government’s biggest traffic jam: the line of people appealing denied Social Security disability claims.
Source: Injured workers wait years on Social Security disability benefits | www.springfieldnewssun.com
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This article gives a good overview of some the reasons why it takes so long for a hearing before a Social Security Disability Judge. You should get an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer from the beginning to help you through the maze of regulations and procedures.
What can it hurt to speak with the insurance company adjuster about your work injury or motor vehicle collision?
You may think it will speed up the process and get your check faster, however it can result in a low ball offer and harm your case in the end.
Some adjusters will want to take a recorded statement from you before they will talk settlement.
Whatever you say to the insurance adjuster in the recording can be used against you later in the case.
You may misunderstand a question or become nervous and misspeak. It is hard to undue the mistake once it happens. So make sure that you do not agree to a recorded statement unless you have a lawyer present with you.
Some adjusters will want to make a quick settlement offer and wrap up the case.
The problem is that once you settle your case it is over. If you miss a medical bill or need more medical treatment later, then it is your responsibility.
Be very careful before you settle your case. Make sure that an experienced workers’ compensation or personal injury lawyer reviews your settlement before you sign any documents.
Insurance companies have many lawyers on retainer to protect its interests, make sure that you have a lawyer to help you out.
Questions about your injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation and personal injury lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.