Judge holds workers comp claim of nurse infected with Ebola – CBS News.
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This cases shows that you have more than one type of case from the same injury. If you are an employee of the company where you were injured you may file a Workers’ Compensation claim. If another party causes the injury while you are on the job you may a personal injury claim.
Workers’ comp isn’t finished | Editorials | News Democrat.
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There will be a push to change the law in Illinois to make it harder for injured workers to get their bills paid and get a settlement.
Hantavirus: student receives workers' comp – Montana Kaimin: News.
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Illinois law also covers students who are injured on the job as long as they have employment status.
Joliet Diocese settles priest abuse claims for more than $4 million – Chicago Tribune.
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The trauma that results from this type of abuse will never be healed with money. However, the only way society measures damages in civil cases is through monetary awards. Those who look the other way when children are sexually abused should pay the penalty.
Alabama Bill Would Increase Workers' Comp Benefits For Amputees : NPR.
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Shows the problem with Workers’ Compensation laws throughout the country. They do not pay enough to make sure that workers will be able to take care of the future, and the Illinois Governor wants to reduce injured workers’ benefits.