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Safety rules exist to prevent work injuries. A workplace injury may result in both a workers’ compensation claim and an OSHA violation.
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Police: Car was at apartment to pick up child before fatal shooting
The five people in a parked car at the Georgetown Townhouse complex when a gunman opened fire on their vehicle at 12:10 a.m. Dec. 21 were there to pick up a child, Springfield police said Tuesday.The gunman fired a minimum of six shots, hitting and killing 19-year-old Alaysia M. Bennett of Springfield.Deputy Chief Dennis Arnold said Tuesday the victims had just picked up a 3-year-old child, who crawled into the backseat next to Bennett moments before the gunman opened fire.The child’s
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Out of control violence that is senseless. In theory the gunman could be charged with wrongful death and the family would be able to ask for money damages. Not very many cases like this are filed because the killers usually do not have any money to go after.
Body of second crash victim recovered from Lynwood pond | Chicago Sun-Times
The body of a second crash victim was recovered Tuesday morning from a pond in south suburban Lynwood.
Source: Body of second crash victim recovered from Lynwood pond | Chicago Sun-Times
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In some circumstances the passenger of a negligent driver may sue for damages as a result of injuries or death.
Ikea to pay $50 million to parents of 3 boys killed in dresser tip-overs | Business | stltoday.com
Seven deaths have been publicly linked to unstable Ikea dressers.
Source: Ikea to pay $50 million to parents of 3 boys killed in dresser tip-overs | Business | stltoday.com
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Unbelievable deaths as a result of defective furniture. The purpose of damages in these cases is to get the attention of the business that sells defective goods and have them removed from the market place or redesigned to improve safety.
Head-on collision near Janesville kills both drivers | Illinois | pantagraph.com
JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) — A head-on collision on an icy highway in the Janesville area killed both drivers.
Source: Head-on collision near Janesville kills both drivers | Illinois | pantagraph.com
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Insurance provides some measure of compensation for injured or killed motorists, but does not come close to repaying for the loss of a loved one or make you whole.