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Dairy Queen manager charged after Missouri teen’s suicide

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Witnesses said the boy, 17, had been bullied for years at school and work before he shot himself outside his home in December.

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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.

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.

El Paso man, 80, dies in crash in Normal | Local News | pantagraph.com

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NORMAL — An 80-year-old El Paso man was killed Tuesday morning in a crash involving a pickup truck, a minivan and a semitrailer truck at the intersection of Veterans Parkway

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Family members of a deceased motor vehicle accident victim may file a wrongful death lawsuit against negligent drivers, and seek monetary damages.

Troubled Belleville Diocese priest blasts bishop over handling of his abuse allegations | Religion | stltoday.com

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The Rev. Steven Poole alleges that a now retired priest sexually abused him when Poole was a 14-year-old.

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It takes much courage for a victim of sexual abuse to stand up and go public with the truth. This illustrates that those in power and abusers will fight back and deny allegations. The law is often inadequate to resolve sexual abuse cases that are often decades old.

What to do in Case of Work Injury

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Keep this list in your wallet so that you have it ready for yourself or a co-worker or friend in case of injury.

    1. Go to the doctor immediately.
    2.  Complete an accident report as soon as possible. Keep a copy for yourself.
    3. Tell your supervisor about the accident.
    4. Tell the doctor about every body part that you injured.
    5. Tell the doctor how you were injured at work.

Following these simple steps will strengthen your work injury case and keep the insurance company from denying your benefits.

If the Workers’ Compensation insurance company wants to take a statement from you regarding the accident, call a Work Comp lawyer right away. The insurance company can use any statement you make against your interest.

Questions about your work injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.