Source: Cicero settles lawsuit over fatal police shooting for $3.1 million | Chicago Sun-Times
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Police may be sued for improper use of force.
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12 Facts the Social Security Administration Wants You to Know
Source: 12 Facts the Social Security Administration Wants You to Know
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Important point is the 90 percent of workers are entitled to Social Security Disability. Make sure to file for benefits if you can no longer work.
No charges in death of Campustown panhandler | News-Gazette.com
Coroner: Physical and mental stress during restraint by law enforcement contributed to death.
Source: No charges in death of Campustown panhandler | News-Gazette.com
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Even if criminal charges are not filed, family members may file a civil lawsuit for damages as a result of improper use of force and restraint. The victim’s actions may be used a defense. Such as intoxication, use of drugs etc.
Construction worker injured when roof trusses collapse in Parkway Pointe
A construction worker was injured Wednesday when the roof trusses at a job site collapsed and pinned him underneath the construction debris, the Springfield Fire Department said.The incident occurred in the 3400 block of Liberty Drive, in the Parkway Pointe shopping area, at a construction site for a new strip mall about 3 p.m. The employee had just climbed down from ladder when the wooden roof trusses collapsed.Firefighters said the victim was talking when they arrived. They used a fork lift
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Classic example of workers’ compensation claim. Illinois injured worker is entitled to off work pay, medical treatment, and value of permanent partial disability caused as a result of the injury.
Man charged with reckless homicide in crash that killed pregnant mom, 3 kids
JOLIET — A northern Illinois man has been charged with felony reckless homicide in a crash that left a pregnant woman and her three young sons dead.The Will County State’s Attorney’s office and the county sheriff’s office announced the charges Tuesday afternoon against 25-year-old Sean Woulfe of Beecher. Officials say Woulfe is in custody.Authorities say Woulfe was driving more than 20 mph over the posted 55 mph speed limit and failed to stop at a stop sign. Officials say his pickup
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Family members may sue at fault driver for wrongful death. Most likely in situation like this not much insurance to cover damages. Mother’s insurance may have some coverage for underinsured claim. Sad situation all around.