Attorneys representing veterans seeking Social Security disability benefits say a new agency rule could make it more difficult for claimants to get federal aid.
Source: Veteran survives crash, stroke, heart attack, but denied benefits | WBIR.com
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Does not make much sense to ignore the findings of another federal agency regarding limitations due to physical and mental conditions. This will most likely be challenged in Federal Court.
BLOOMINGTON — Two former employees of Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community in Chenoa and a third person not associated with Meadows are under investigation after the third person allegedly posted unauthorized
Source: Police investigating ‘inappropriate’ posts of nursing home residents | Local News | pantagraph.com
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Protect your family and friends. Make sure to check out the Illinois Department of Public Health website listing nursing home violations. Residents may sue for damages if they suffer injuries as a result of a nursing home violation.
JACKSONVILLE – A worker was airlifted to the hospital to be treated for serious injuries after a fall from a ladder at the construction site of Jacksonville’s new water treatment plant Tuesday morning.According to a release from the city of Jacksonville, the worker fell approximately 20 feet. His name was not released, but the city identified him as a subcontractor.The lead contractor on the project is Williams Brothers Construction Inc. of Peoria Heights.Tyler Gilmour, project
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Workers injured on the job are entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits in Illinois. This includes payment for related medical bills, time off work pay, and payment for the injury itself.
BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington police and fire department units were at the scene of an accident Monday morning between a motorcycle and a van that closed northbound Main Street at Veterans
Source: Motorcyle collides with van on Main Street | Local News | pantagraph.com
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Motorcycle rider must prove that the van driver violated traffic laws to be entitled to damages. This may be done through witnesses or accident reconstruction.
McLEAN — Illinois State Police continue to investigate Tuesday evening’s single-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 near McLean.
Source: Seven injured in Tuesday crash near McLean | Local News | pantagraph.com
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Even passengers in a vehicle may seek damages from a negligent driver of the same vehicle.