A bicyclist was seriously injured in a collision with an SUV in Newport Beach on Monday night, police said.
Source: Bicyclist in serious condition after collision in Newport Beach – Daily Pilot
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Bicyclists have rights to the road also. A bicycle rider may file a claim for damages against a negligent driver. Defenses against the bicyclist may include not following the rules of the road and contributing to the injuries.
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Terminating someone for reporting a work injury or for reporting safety violations is against the law. Civil fines and damages may result.
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.
Ran across some tips regarding the President’s recent case before the United States Court of Appeals.
Let’s steal them and apply them to your Social Security Disability case.
Cannot hurt right?
First, put your best evidence forward in the record.
In Social Security disability cases this means make sure you go to your doctor early and often and get all your complaints in the medical records so that SSA will see them.
Do not forget to ask for tests such as xrays, MRIs, heart tests, EMGs, etc.
Second, be prepared.
In your disability case this means know the questions the Judge will ask and why.
I help you do this from day 1 and we think it about these questions starting with the application, the question packets SSA sends out to you, and continuing with preparation for the hearing before the Administrative Law Judge.
Third, do not give the Judge a reason to rule against you.
This means do not do something to make the Judge angry.
Judges are supposed to follow the rules and the law, but they are people too.
Make sure that you are polite and answer the questions respectfully and on point.
Why antagonize the person who holds your future in their hands?
Questions about the best way to win your disability case? Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
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.