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Northbound I-55 reopens after semi hits IDOT truck

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Northbound lanes of Interstate 55 were temporarily closed near the East Lake Shore Drive exit Tuesday afternoon after a semi driven by a Virginia man crashed into a trailer being towed by an Illinois Department of Transportation truck, Illinois State Police said.Ronnie D. VanZandt, 65, of Abingdon, Virginia, was heading north on the interstate about 1:24 p.m. in a semi pulling a tanker trailer. An IDOT truck that was towing an impact trailer and displaying an active arrow board moving traffic

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An employee injured in a wreck such as this may make a workers’ compensation claim against the employer and may also sue the truck driver who caused the injury.

Man sues St. Charles nursing home where his mom caught fire while smoking | St. Charles | stltoday.com

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Donna Chapman, 83, was left alone to smoke despite concerns about her mental and physical abilities, suit says. She died from her injuries.

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Will be difficult to defend allowing this woman to smoke without supervision. Resulted in her death so damages will be high.

Teen who threw fatal punch gets probation | News-Gazette.com

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CARLYLE (AP) — A southern Illinois teenager who threw a punch that killed another teen has been sentenced to probation.T

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You will see in many cases such as this that the family goes after someone who purchased the alcohol or adults who organized the party. The teen who threw the fatal punch most likely has no money. They are seeking someone who has money or insurance coverage. No money damages will replace the person, however this is all the law allows in terms of civil recovery.

Hot-air balloon crash: Pilot’s bad decisions caused worst in history

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Source: Hot-air balloon crash: Pilot’s bad decisions caused worst in history

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In cases such as these, victims may sue the pilot, the hot air balloon company and others who may have had a role in allowing the pilot to fly. The problem may be not enough insurance to cover all the damages with 16 dead.

Get A Lawyer Right Away If This Happens

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Here are some tell tale signs that the insurance company is not on your side:

If they want to take your statement right away regarding the accident;

If they delay in paying your medical bills;

If they delay in paying you while you are off work;

If they make an immediate settlement offer;

If they do not respond to your calls, texts, or emails;

If they tell you work does not know about your injury;

If they do not authorize your medical treatment;

If they forget to offer you a settlement.

Any of these things happen make sure to call a work injury or injury lawyer immediately.

Injury lawyers only get paid if you win your case.

Questions about if you are being treated properly? Feel free to call work injury lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.