A 3-year old child died from smoke inhalation early today in a small fire at an apartment building in Springfield, while the mother and two other children
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Tragic event.
In situation such as this you must prove that something about the apartment layout prevented the child from escaping. Or that required safety features were not provided. Or that a defective product caused the fire.
PONTIAC — Pontiac Correctional Center was on full lockdown Monday following a stabbing incident on Sunday that sent a correctional officer to the hospital.
Source: Union: Pontiac guard stabbed in head; prison on lockdown | Local News | pantagraph.com
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This is a clear workers’ compensation injury. The officer will be entitled to medical bills, off work pay and payment for the injury itself based on permanent damage. The fact that an inmate intentionally injured the officer is not a defense in a workers’ compensation case.
A 75-year-old Springfield man was killed Sunday night after he was hit by a car while trying to cross Peoria Road.David Bogart was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, at Peoria Road and Ardmore Avenue, about a half of a mile south of the Riverside Park entrance. He died of injuries related to the crash, the Sangamon County coroner’s office said Monday afternoon.The driver of the car, a 56-year-old woman who police did not immediately identify, told police she was driving on Peoria Road
Source: Springfield man, 75, dead after being hit by car
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The main issue in a situation when a pedestrian is struck is contributory negligence. This means did the injured person cross the road without taking proper precautions. The actions of the pedestrian may result there being a finding of no money damages in some cases.
Witnesses said the boy, 17, had been bullied for years at school and work before he shot himself outside his home in December.
Source: Dairy Queen manager charged after Missouri teen’s suicide
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This will certainly be a difficult criminal case to prove against the manager. Victim’s family would be able file a civil lawsuit for money damages against the manager, the restaurant and the school district. Matters of proof are often difficult, especially when there are multiple causes of emotional distress that have occurred over the years.
Source: Social Security’s ‘magic age’ changes
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Article points out that full retirement age increases for most baby boomers. The longer you wait, the more you make. The advantage for those who qualify for Social Security Disability is that you are treated as if you retired at full retirement age no matter what your age. The other advantage of Social Security Disability is that you qualify for Medicare within 30 months from your onset of disability date.