Family of bicyclist killed last week files wrongful death suit – Chicago Tribune

The mother of a recent Loyola University graduate who was fatally struck by a flatbed truck as she rode her bicycle in the city’s Roscoe Village neighborhood last week filed a wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday, claiming negligence by the truck’s driver.

Source: Family of bicyclist killed last week files wrongful death suit – Chicago Tribune

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True that a bicyclist also has a right to the road.

After Hastert, Illinois pushes for change to child abuse law | Belleville News-Democrat

The attorney general for Illinois is calling on state lawmakers to pass legislation removing statutes of limitations for child sex abuse crimes in response to the case against former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert.

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Good idea. Do not let the child abusers get away with it while the victims suffer for the rest of their lives.

Workers’ Compensation Settlements in Illinois

The best way to insure your best Workers’ Compensation settlement in Illinois is to follow these guidelines.

Report your injury to a supervisor immediately. Make sure that you put it in writing and get a copy for your records.

Go to the doctor right away. Tell your doctor all your injuries at the first visit and tell her what caused the injury at work.

Make sure that you follow doctor’s orders and comply with treatment recommendations.

Run any settlement offers you receive past an experienced Illinois Work Comp Attorney to make sure that the insurance company is not taking advantage of you.

Questions about your work injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.