Source: Boy struck, seriously injured when vehicle hits him in Pekin
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Pedestrians may sue a negligent driver for injuries they suffer as a result of the collision.
Insurance
Mandatory Insurance
Source: Mandatory Insurance
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As you can see the mandatory auto insurance requirement is very low. You hope you are not hit by someone with limited coverage. Make sure that you carry a high amount of underinsured or uninsured coverage to guard against a driver who does not have insurance or only the minimum amount.
$2 million settlement in ATV-motorcycle crash | Local News | pantagraph.com
BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington man injured when his motorcycle collided with an all-terrain vehicle near Lake Bloomington in March 2012 has reached a $2 million settlement to resolve his lawsuit
Source: $2 million settlement in ATV-motorcycle crash | Local News | pantagraph.com
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Motorcycle drivers have rights also. Shows that serious injuries may result in serious settlements.
Work Injury Settlement Tips
Some top ideas when dealing with your Illinois Workers’ Compensation settlement.
Make sure that you are realistic.
Nothing is worse than giving up a fair settlement for some unrealistic chance at a large trial award that never happens.
You cannot go back after you have gone to trial and ask for the settlement offer you rejected.
Do not listen to family or friends who claim they know someone who got several hundred thousand dollars for the same injury you have.
Most people do not have a clue regarding the value of your injury, or understand that the value of your injury is closely tied to how much you were paid on the job the year before your injury.
Understand that Arbitrators and Commissioners are appointed by Illinois politicians. Their jobs depend on following the political trends and not doing something crazy that makes them stand out to the media or the politicians.
Make sure that you listen to an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation lawyer and ask them to explain the value of your case.
Questions about your work injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
8-year-old girl dies after being pulled from Colony West swimming pool – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL
An 8-year-old Springfield girl died Tuesday morning, four days after she was pulled from the swimming pool at the Colony West Swim Club.Jolinda Thompson
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Terrible tragedy. Thoughts and prayers with family and friends.
The general rule for swimming accidents or drownings is that the injured person must show design failure of the pool, some type of hazard created or that the pool staff was negligent in some manner regarding following appropriate safety regulations.