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.
CARLYLE (AP) — A southern Illinois teenager who threw a punch that killed another teen has been sentenced to probation.T
Source: Teen who threw fatal punch gets probation | News-Gazette.com
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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.
Source: Jurors to soon consider case of man mysteriously shot in cop’s home | Chicago Sun-Times
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This appears to be a very difficult case to prove and tie in with Police Department’s failure to control off duty officer.
BLOOMINGTON — A lawsuit related to sexual images of residents posted on Facebook has been filed against a McLean County nursing home.
Source: Lawsuit filed against nursing home over resident photos | Local Crime & Courts | pantagraph.com
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The basis of lawsuit is failure to protect resident privacy and dignity. The question is what are the damages, and how much is the insurance company willing to pay to avoid a trial. Certainly is shocking and disgusting.
What is the best advice I can give anyone who has been injured at work or in a motor vehicle collision?
Tell your doctor immediately how you were injured and all the body parts that were injured.
For instance, tell the doctor “I was lifting a 50 pound box of parts when I turned and twisted. I felt my back pop and there was pain right away. The pain runs down my right leg.”
Make sure you tell all your medical providers the same thing each time.
This means doctors, nurses, and physicians assistants.
An immediate, clear, consistent explanation of injury will make your injury case go smoothly and increase its value.
Questions about your injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois injury lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.