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.
More than $30 million has been paid to settle multiple claims of abuse by a Catholic brother.
Source: The Catholic Church knew he was an abuser, but helped him get a job in public schools – LA Times
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Crazy and sickening. Very difficult to punish this conduct with money damages or criminal penalties. Ruined lives and families continue to pile up.
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.
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.
Criminal charges have been dropped in two separate jurisdictions and the priest has won one civil suit.
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Shows another aspect of sexual abuse cases. Defendant going on the offensive and attacking the alleged victims.