A nursing assistant was caught in the crossfire. Now she’s paralyzed. | Law and order | stltoday.com

The family of Tamara Collier asks: ‘Who helps us after the aftermath of violence? Who consoles us?’

Source: A nursing assistant was caught in the crossfire. Now she’s paralyzed. | Law and order | stltoday.com

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Heart breaking story. What is available to her? Lawsuit against shooter? No money you can get from the criminal. Not a workers’ compensation claim because she not on the job. She certainly qualifies for Social Security Disability because she can no longer work. But it is not very much money. She will get Medicaid and eventually Medicare for her medical needs, but it does not cover all expenses. All in all a depressing situation. Shows the law does not remedy all our needs, and that there is evil in the world.

No charges in death of Campustown panhandler | News-Gazette.com

Coroner: Physical and mental stress during restraint by law enforcement contributed to death.

Source: No charges in death of Campustown panhandler | News-Gazette.com

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Even if criminal charges are not filed, family members may file a civil lawsuit for damages as a result of improper use of force and restraint. The victim’s actions may be used a defense. Such as intoxication, use of drugs etc.

Naperville woman who became amputee a year ago prepping for Chicago Triathlon – Naperville Sun

Danielle “Dee” Palagi is turning tragedy into triumph.

Source: Naperville woman who became amputee a year ago prepping for Chicago Triathlon – Naperville Sun

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Even if a person has a good recovery from vehicle collision injuries they are able to sue for damages related to pain, suffering, and loss of use of their functions they had before the injury.

Family of homeless woman who died in Richmond Heights jail settles wrongful death lawsuit | Law and order | stltoday.com

Richmond Heights is paying the family of Anna Brown more than $560,000.

Source: Family of homeless woman who died in Richmond Heights jail settles wrongful death lawsuit | Law and order | stltoday.com

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The world is full of sadness. Lawsuit against hospitals who turned woman away for failure to diagnose and treat properly.