An Alton car wash employee was washing windows when police believe his foot accidentally hit the gas pedal.
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Illinois law gives death benefits for a fatal work injury accident. Spouse or dependents are entitled to recover. This tragic incident would be covered.
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.
With two young children in her car, an Athens woman recorded herself on social media brandishing a gun and making threats as she followed another woman Sunday, according to the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office.Brooke M. Tapscott, 24, was booked into the Sangamon County Jail on possible charges of unlawful possession of a weapon, aggravated assault and possession of a controlled substance.The latter charge was because deputies discovered a pill bottle that Tapscott did not have a
Source: Sheriff’s office: Athens woman uses social media while brandishing gun
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Perfect example of what not to do.
Whether you have a criminal case, work injury, motor vehicle injury case, or social security disability claim make sure that you do not do stupid things on social media. This can and will be used against you to attack your claim. The result will be dismissal of your case or seriously diminished damages as a result.
Jennifer L. Newman was found unconscious in Des Peres police holding cell and died three days later.
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These type of lawsuits rely on failure to properly monitor inmates, failure to provide needed medical treatment, or failure to follow proper procedures. They are often difficult to prove. However, the victims have either died or suffered extreme injuries which may result in high settlement amounts.
LEROY — A LeRoy police officer was injured while arresting a Nebraska man on multiple charges late Sunday night.
Source: LeRoy officer injured while making arrest | Local Crime & Courts | pantagraph.com
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An officer injured in the course of performing his duties is entitled to Illinois Workers’ Compensation benefits. It does not matter that the person who the officer arrested intentionally caused his injuries. The officer will be provided paid medical benefits, off work pay, and a settlement for the value of his injuries.