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Sad situation. Very tough case. In Illinois you must prove the work conditions contributed to the death. Difficult to do with these facts. Probably would have the same result in Illinois.
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Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – Injured outside court, woman wins appeal
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – Injured outside court, woman wins appeal.
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Case expands injuries off employer’s property.
Note that it has some specific requirements for off premises injuries.
Pennsylvania: 5-Minute Deviation Defeated Workers’ Comp Claim | the workcomp writer
Pennsylvania: 5-Minute Deviation Defeated Workers’ Comp Claim | the workcomp writer.
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This case gives you some insight into the way Judges think.
They will allow some latitude for injuries during the course of a short break, but if you stray too far from the job then you will not win your claim.
Disabled Recipients of Social Security Fund Face Hefty Benefits Cut – NBC News.com
Disabled Recipients of Social Security Fund Face Hefty Benefits Cut – NBC News.com.
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It is important to note that Social Security Disability benefits do not provide a life of luxury for people. Most people would much rather work than be on disability. A 20 percent reduction in benefits would be devastating.
Babys death linked to alleged massive workers comp scheme | 89.3 KPCC
Babys death linked to alleged massive workers comp scheme | 89.3 KPCC.
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Very unusual and tragic story.
Sounds like a very unusual scheme was going on.