SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Supreme Court has declined a review of an appellate decision that overturned the conviction of a truck driver involved in a 2013 crash that killed Hudson
Source: Supreme Court declines review of firefighter death case | Local Crime & Courts | pantagraph.com
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In cases like this there is still the possibility of seeking civil damages for wrongful death even if there is not a criminal charge or conviction.
A Champaign man has died after he was hit by a van on Bradley Avenue Tuesday night
Source: Champaign pedestrian killed | News-Gazette.com
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Witnesses and videos are very important evidence in potential wrongful death cases.
The first thing you should do when you are injured, whether it be at work or in a vehicle collision, is to report it to your work or the police.
Documentation is very important in work injury or motor vehicle accident cases.
You must be able to prove all aspects of your case from accident to medical treatment and lost wages.
Going to the emergency room or the doctor immediately will also prevent any defense that you were injured elsewhere or that the injuries were not severe.
Make sure that you tell emergency personnel and medical personnel how the accident happened and about all your injuries.
Make sure that you keep all your doctor appointments, follow all doctor treatment recommendations, and keep going to the doctor until all your injuries are healed.
Ask the doctor to document any final and permanent restrictions.
Ask your human resources department to keep track of all lost time from work.
The purpose is to document the accident, the injuries related to the accident, and what treatment was reasonable and necessary to address your injuries.
This will help you obtain full value for your injuries.
Questions about your work injury or motor vehicle collision claim? Feel free to contact Illinois injury lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
Victim’s life vest came off in Lake of the Ozarks.
Gut wrenching story.
Nothing will bring back this young man. The only remedies the law provides is criminal and civil damages. $9 million is a lot of money but it does not replace a son, a friend, or a brother.
The family of Tamara Collier asks: ‘Who helps us after the aftermath of violence? Who consoles us?’
Source: A nursing assistant was caught in the crossfire. Now she’s paralyzed. | Law and order | stltoday.com
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Heart breaking story. What is available to her? Lawsuit against shooter? No money you can get from the criminal. Not a workers’ compensation claim because she not on the job. She certainly qualifies for Social Security Disability because she can no longer work. But it is not very much money. She will get Medicaid and eventually Medicare for her medical needs, but it does not cover all expenses. All in all a depressing situation. Shows the law does not remedy all our needs, and that there is evil in the world.