BLOOMINGTON — A 63-year-old Bloomington man has been identified as the victim in an accident that occurred Sunday when, while in a wheelchair, he was struck by a pickup truck
Source: Man killed in Bloomington accident identified | Local News | pantagraph.com
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Tragic collision. Family of man who died may pursue a negligence lawsuit, however driver may have defense that pedestrian was also negligent.
Credibility means that you are believable and the Judge or Jury leans toward your version of events.
Credibility is important in work injury cases, personal injury cases and Social Security Disability cases.
The most important factors that enhance your credibility include how medical providers view you, how your documents support your claim, and how your testimony supports your claim.
Medical records provide a snapshot of what you told nurses and doctors at or near the time of your accident. This is viewed as important because you did not have time to reflect and possibly exaggerate your pain or the cause of your accident. Make sure that you go to the doctor right away and explain all your injuries, how the accident happened, and what limitations you are experiencing.
Documents such as police reports and accident reports corroborate your testimony regarding the cause of accident and how you were injured. Inconsistent testimony with these documents will harm your case.
Your testimony should be consistent with medical records and accident reports. Your testimony should be believable.
Exaggeration will damage your case.
Arguments with opposing lawyers, the Judge or Arbitrator will make you look bad and make it easier to deny or reduce the value of your case.
Questions about how to help your case? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, and Social Security Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
The Los Angeles City Council approved paying nearly $6.9 million Wednesday in a lawsuit brought by a man who was shot by police while fleeing a drive-by shooting — a hotly contested case that city attorneys had unsuccessfully appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Source: L.A. to pay nearly $6.9 million in hotly contested shooting case – LA Times
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Another example of a lawsuit that provides damages. The basis for the award is police officers use of excessive force.
The vehicle left the road and came to rest in a field.
Source: Juvenile driver dies and passenger hurt in Jersey County crash | Law and order | stltoday.com
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Tragic accident. Illinois law permits passengers to sue negligent drivers for damages.
Alfred Goodman, 58, a retired ironworker from Waterloo, suffered fatal head and neck injuries wind gusts of up to 50 mph toppled the enclosure beside Kilroy’s Sports Bar at 720
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Terrible storm and resulting injuries. This case was about duty to warn of a very strong storm and its potential for heavy damage.