The Los Angeles City Council agreed Wednesday to spend $15 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that the city knowingly ignored the dangers of a North Hollywood intersection that lacked a stoplight before a car struck two sisters crossing the street there, killing one and severely injuring the other.
Source: L.A. to pay $15 million to settle suit filed by family of girl killed at NoHo crossing – LA Times
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Even cities can be sued for failure to protect its residents.
Source: Social Security: Be prepared when disaster strikes – The Jackson County Times-Journal: Government
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Make sure that you check with Social Security to find out if you are covered if you become disabled.
Source: San Bernardino shooting victims: Who they were – LA Times
Very sad. To paraphrase one of the family members “there is risk everywhere”. In Illinois, the victims would be entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits. Premeditated violence does not change this.
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Terrible preventable accidents. Employer faces OSHA fines and large work comp award.
Chambersburg’s Social Security office manager explains the difference between the agency’s two major disability programs.
Source: Social Security: disability vs. SSI
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Some people can get SSI and Social Security Disability.
However, there is a limit on the amount of money you can collect.