NORMAL — A 74-year-old man was killed Tuesday morning after he was struck by a car in Normal, according to the McLean County Coroner’s Office.
Source: 74-year-old man dies after being hit by car in Normal | Local News | pantagraph.com
Pedestrians have rights to the road also. Drivers who fail to observe people in crosswalks and appropriate street crossings may be held liable for their actions.
A prison in central Illinois has been placed on lockdown while state officials investigate the assault of six employees by five inmates.
Source: Pontiac prison on lockdown after inmates assault 6 workers | Chicago Sun-Times
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Prison guards and workers may file Workers’ Compensation claims in Illinois for injuries they suffer as a result of inmate attacks. The damages may include payment of medical bills related to the assault, time off work pay, and permanent partial disability for the injury itself. The amount of settlement is tied to the average weekly wage of the injured worker.
Two people are in critical condition following a head-on collision early Wednesday on Illinois 16 about a mile east of Nokomis, Illinois State Police said.Max Heintz, 20, of Witt was driving westbound on Illinois 16 shortly before 6 a.m. when his vehicle crossed the center line and struck another car head on, state police said.The other driver was identified as Janece Neunaber, 61, of Mattoon.Both drivers were extricated from their vehicles and taken to HSHS St. John’s Hospital in
Source: Two in critical condition following crash on Illinois 16 near Nokomis
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Crossing the center line is a clear violation of the rules of the road. The at fault driver will be responsible for medical bills and pain and suffering that results.
A man was driving at a high speed and suddenly changed lanes, hitting the back of another car.
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Reckless driving resulting in rear end collision is grounds for lawsuit for damages as a result of injuries and wrongful death.
I have had the opportunity to speak at two Illinois Workers’ Compensation seminars this summer.
The consensus among the lawyers who presented at the seminars is that the deadlock among legislators and the Governor will continue regarding changes in the Workers’ Compensation law.
Nothing will happen until after the November election and a new legislature is seated in January 2017.
In some ways the budget stalemate has helped injured workers because changes the would damage injured workers’ rights have not been enacted.
Some recent important court cases have clarified the Illinois Workers’ Compensation law.
Questions about your case and what you can do to make your case as strong as possible? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.