JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) — A head-on collision on an icy highway in the Janesville area killed both drivers.
Source: Head-on collision near Janesville kills both drivers | Illinois | pantagraph.com
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Insurance provides some measure of compensation for injured or killed motorists, but does not come close to repaying for the loss of a loved one or make you whole.
Victims struck by motorist fleeing St. Louis city police officer.
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Shows that lawsuits and money damages do not restore your life to what it was before the injuries, however they do not provide some help toward medical bills and future limitations.
Once you receive an offer from the insurance company you must make sense of what it means.
An offer is what the insurance company is willing to pay to close your case.
After negotiating with the insurance company and coming to an agreement that you believe is fair, then you will have to reduce the settlement to writing and both sides will sign it.
The most important thing is to reach an agreement that reflects the true value of the case.
You must take into account any defenses to the case. Such as weak accident, poor medical history of injury, or questionable causal connection.
You must also factor in the going rate for the type of injury you suffered.
You do not want to give up a fair offer and end up with nothing or a low award or verdict.
If you reject the final settlement offer, then you will have to go to trial.
What you receive from the trial award is what you get.
The settlement offer is no longer good when you go to trial.
So make sure that you understand the offer and the value of your case.
Questions about your injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp and Injury Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
MARENGO — An Illinois man who described himself as “the best known atheist-activist in the Midwest” died in a plane crash last week, officials
Source: Atheist who fought Illinois laws dies in plane crash
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Family members may file a wrongful death lawsuit against plane manufacturers in some circumstances. What must be proved is that some part or parts of the plane were defective and resulted in the person’s injuries or death. Damages are based on the person’s death or pain and suffering as a result of the injuries.
Joyce Jeter said she’s heartbroken and that she feels as if she’s being robbed — all because she accepted a gift from kind strangers.
Source: Woman with disability loses Social Security income after GoFundMe campaign – AOL News
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Sounds like she is on SSI. This program is based on income and assets. If she receives money or a gift, it reduces the amount of SSI she receives dollar for dollar. Brutal outcome for her.