Victims struck by motorist fleeing St. Louis city police officer.
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Shows that lawsuits and money damages do not restore your life to what it was before the injuries, however they do not provide some help toward medical bills and future limitations.
Painful accidents involving burns and explosions have been recorded with increasing frequency over the past year as use of e-cigarettes has climbed, with faulty batteries seen as the suspected culprit.
Source: Huff, puff and explode: E-cigarette fires, injuries on rise | Health | stltoday.com
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These are called product liability lawsuits. They focus on defects in design or failure of parts. Injured persons may seek monetary damages as a result.
“We hear from everyone that this is increasingly becoming an issue,” said Cristina Martin Firvida, AARP’s director of economic security.
Source: Social Security service declines as waits at offices grow – The Washington Post
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Anyone who has visited a Social Security Field Office knows exactly what they mean about long waits. Depending on the day you show it up it is not unusual to wait for 30 minutes to one hour for service. You can always get on line, however it is not always easy to navigate the website.
MARENGO — An Illinois man who described himself as “the best known atheist-activist in the Midwest” died in a plane crash last week, officials
Source: Atheist who fought Illinois laws dies in plane crash
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Family members may file a wrongful death lawsuit against plane manufacturers in some circumstances. What must be proved is that some part or parts of the plane were defective and resulted in the person’s injuries or death. Damages are based on the person’s death or pain and suffering as a result of the injuries.
Joyce Jeter said she’s heartbroken and that she feels as if she’s being robbed — all because she accepted a gift from kind strangers.
Source: Woman with disability loses Social Security income after GoFundMe campaign – AOL News
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Sounds like she is on SSI. This program is based on income and assets. If she receives money or a gift, it reduces the amount of SSI she receives dollar for dollar. Brutal outcome for her.