Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries Monday following a vent malfunction during a classroom chemistry experiment at Glendale Community College, officials said.
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People injured in a chemical exposure accident may file a lawsuit if negligent acts can be proven. Such as faulty equipment or not following proper procedure.
If you have a workers’ compensation case pending or have been contacted to sign settlement papers you should make sure that you check with an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation lawyer.
Feel free to contact Dirk May at Williams and Swee to discuss your situation whether you are a Mitsubishi worker or work elsewhere.
As always consultations are free and fees are only charged upon recovery of money for you.
The Los Angeles City Council agreed Wednesday to spend $15 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that the city knowingly ignored the dangers of a North Hollywood intersection that lacked a stoplight before a car struck two sisters crossing the street there, killing one and severely injuring the other.
Source: L.A. to pay $15 million to settle suit filed by family of girl killed at NoHo crossing – LA Times
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Even cities can be sued for failure to protect its residents.
Why waste your time representing yourself in an Illinois Work Comp case?
Some people believe they can save themselves money since they will not have to pay an attorney.
Some people do not want other people to know their business.
Some people do not know that you can use a lawyer.
You do not have to pay a workers’ compensation lawyer until you recover a settlement. The fee is 20 percent of your recovery.
There is no upfront fee, hourly fee, or retainer fee.
A lawyer is bound to keep all your case information confidential.
All injured workers are entitled to have their own attorney.
The insurance company will use multiple lawyers to advise them in your case and write the settlement contract you must sign in order to get your money.
You are entitled to use a lawyer to advise you whether the settlement offer is fair and explain your options in the case and review the settlement contract.
Once you settle your case it is over so make sure that you are completely comfortable with everything before agreeing to it and signing it.
Questions about your work injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May 309-827-4371.
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Terrible preventable accidents. Employer faces OSHA fines and large work comp award.