Lawsuit seeking damages in excess of $25,000 for shooting that man alleges left him with temporary hearing loss and an abrasion to his chin.
Source: Son of Tony’s owner sued over late-night shooting at Eat-Rite Diner | Law and order | stltoday.com
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Illustrates that you may be sued for almost anything. Usually lawsuits like this do not go to far unless the aggressor is wealthy. This will turn on reliable witnesses.
Eric Heselbarth, 73, died after being struck in head by piece of tire from vintage produce truck exploded.
Source: Beloved volunteer at Museum of Transportation killed when tire explodes | Metro | stltoday.com
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Tragic accident. Volunteers may not receive Workers’ Compensation according to Illinois law. For damages to be paid in a negligence action it must be proven that the Museum or the manufacturer of product was at fault in some way.
A bicyclist was seriously injured in a collision with an SUV in Newport Beach on Monday night, police said.
Source: Bicyclist in serious condition after collision in Newport Beach – Daily Pilot
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Bicyclists have rights to the road also. A bicycle rider may file a claim for damages against a negligent driver. Defenses against the bicyclist may include not following the rules of the road and contributing to the injuries.
A 3-year old child died from smoke inhalation early today in a small fire at an apartment building in Springfield, while the mother and two other children
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Tragic event.
In situation such as this you must prove that something about the apartment layout prevented the child from escaping. Or that required safety features were not provided. Or that a defective product caused the fire.
Once you receive an offer from the insurance company you must make sense of what it means.
An offer is what the insurance company is willing to pay to close your case.
After negotiating with the insurance company and coming to an agreement that you believe is fair, then you will have to reduce the settlement to writing and both sides will sign it.
The most important thing is to reach an agreement that reflects the true value of the case.
You must take into account any defenses to the case. Such as weak accident, poor medical history of injury, or questionable causal connection.
You must also factor in the going rate for the type of injury you suffered.
You do not want to give up a fair offer and end up with nothing or a low award or verdict.
If you reject the final settlement offer, then you will have to go to trial.
What you receive from the trial award is what you get.
The settlement offer is no longer good when you go to trial.
So make sure that you understand the offer and the value of your case.
Questions about your injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp and Injury Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.