Bartender Shot During Attempted Robbery

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bartender-two-patrons-shot-during-attempted-robbery-at-carondelet-bar/article_fd45f070-3832-5dda-87fb-3e4ec6f79779.html#tracking-source=home-latest-1

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If the Bartender was in Illinois, she would be able to seek Workers’ Compensation benefits. It does not matter that a criminal caused the injuries or that armed robberies are not the norm. The bartender is still able to receive medical treatment, off work pay, and a settlement for any permanent injuries.

2017 End of the Year Tip for Your Injury Case

Some quick tips to remember that will help your injury case.

Sooner is better than later.

Make sure to report your injury sooner rather later.

Make sure to file your case sooner rather later.

Make sure to go to the doctor sooner rather later.

Make sure to get your medical treatment sooner rather later.

The longer you wait the worse it gets.

The insurance company, Social Security, and the Judge become suspicious if you wait to long to report your injury, to go to the doctor, or to comply with medical advice.

You can lose benefits if you wait too long to file your Social Security Disability application.

Get help with what to do in your injury case sooner rather than later. Feel free to contact Illinois injury Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Amtrak Derailment Results in Multiple Casualties and Deaths

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/12/18/crumpling-and-crashing-and-screaming-what-like-board-washingtons-derailed-amtrak-train/962767001/

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When an accident like this happens there are many targets for a lawsuit. For example, Amtrak, the designers of the project, the construction companies, the track repairers, and the conductors. The injured and the families of the deceased will be able to file suit for wrongful death, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Straight Talk About Sex Misconduct Cases

Beyond all the legal details sexual misconduct and harassment cases are emotionally draining for the victims.

It takes a lot of courage to come forward and air private and embarrassing details.

Sexual predators count on people being reluctant and afraid to stand up to powerful, intimidating, and wealthy people in higher positions.

The legal system does not make it easy.

You must submit to a large number of questions that may become public.

You also must testify in depositions and be subject to attorneys questioning your motives and past behavior.

Depending on the people involved it may become a media event.

You will need support from friends, family, counselors, and your church.

There is nothing wrong with you if decide this is not the way I want to address the issue.

However, if you decide I must take these steps then you will be helping stop the predator and possibly other perpetrator’s from ruining someone else’s life.

If you want to speak with someone in confidence, please feel free to contact Illinois Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.