Sentences with phrase «on victim compensation»

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Feinberg, who most recently advised on compensation issues related to the Boston Marathon bombing, was hired by GM as a consultant to advise the automaker how to respond to families of accident victims whose vehicles are being recalled for possible ignition switch defects.

WARREN, Mich. — General Motors said Thursday that it has forced out 15 employees for their role in the deadly ignition - switch scandal and will set up a compensation fund for crash victims, as an internal investigation blamed the debacle on engineering ignorance and bureaucratic dithering, not a deliberate coverup.

* Removal of the «cap» on compensation to accident victims.

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«On Sunday, January 2, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 847, the «James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act,» which establishes the World Trade Center Health Program and extends and expands eligibility for compensation under the September 11th Victim Compensation FCompensation Act,» which establishes the World Trade Center Health Program and extends and expands eligibility for compensation under the September 11th Victim Compensation Fcompensation under the September 11th Victim Compensation FCompensation Fund of 2001.

Speaking during an interaction with the people of Hohoe on Wednesday October 19 as part of his campaign tour of the Volta Region, Mr Mahama said processes have begun to identify the victims to benefit from the compensation.

3News has gathered that a year on, none of the victims has received insurance compensation from the insurers of the accident vehicle or even the presidency on whose assignment they had that fatal accident.

Timothy Cardinal Dolan announced independent reconciliation compensation program for abuse victims on Thursday.

On Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the launch of the Victim Service Portal, an internet based system that allows victims and their family members to apply for compensation online.

On Monday, the federal government announced its final ruling concerning the boundaries for the Victim Compensation Fund, part of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.

News of the World issued a public apology on Friday to any victims of phone - hacking and offered compensation to at least eight individuals.

On Monday at 1:30 p.m. at 7 World Trade Center, «Reps. Carolyn B. Maloney (NY - 12), Jerrold Nadler (NY - 10), Frank Pallone (NJ - 6) Nydia Velázquez (NY - 7) and Steve Israel (NY - 3) and others will join 9/11 first responders and survivors to state their strong opposition to recent proposals from the Majority House Judiciary and Energy and Commerce committees that would provide an underfunded and temporary extension of the World Trade Center Health Program and Victim Compensation Fund.»

More than 100 superstorm Sandy victims rallied outside the Nassau County legislative building in Mineola on Saturday to demand fair compensation from the government to rebuild their homes.

Holmes and Watson follow a blood trail into the world of wrongful death compensation when they investigate a series of murders in which the killer leaves envelopes of cash on the victims.

For victims who were seriously injured in crashes — including amputations, brain damage, and serious burns — Feinberg and his law team will determine the amount of compensation based on the cost of medical care, therapy, and other long - term care programs required.

The amount of money given out from the compensation fund depends on the status of the victim.

The agency's report to Congress was required in the most recent transportation bill and includes findings from a recent study that weighed the benefits of increasing insurance minimums, including improved compensation for crash victims and reductions in commercial vehicle crashes, against costs imposed on commercial motor vehicle operators and the insurance industry.

We need to make policies that protect victims and provide justice and compensation based on the damage done; not the breed of dog doing said damage.

In his final article on compensation for motor victims, Nicholas Bevan compares & contrasts UK & EU provisions

«Based on the TLABC's extensive experience fighting for the rights of injured victims in British Columbia, we are deeply concerned that the CRT will only add yet another layer of bureaucracy to the process of pursuing fair compensation for injuries in this province.»

It also clears the way for motor accident victims to seek redress directly from the Motor Insurers» Bureau (MIB) by relying exclusively on European Union (EU) law, independently of the complex and sometimes conflicting provisions of Pt VI of the Road Traffic Act 1988; the European Communities Rights Against Insurers Regulations 2002; the Motor Vehicles (Compulsory Insurance)(Information Centre and Compensation Body) Regulations 2003 and / or the MIB's private law agreements with the Secretary of State for Transport set out in four concurrent schemes.

Victims who go on to develop conditions such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis may be entitled to compensation for their medical bills and lost wages.

As more people are joining the construction workforce, accidents in the construction workspace are on the rise and construction accident lawyers in Glendale WI are playing a great role in helping victims getting compensation for their injuries and other losses, along with providing them peace of mind.

Since 1981, I have been fighting on behalf of innocent injury victims in need of adequate compensation.

On the back of a conviction, ancillary financial orders can ensue such as compensation for the victim.

Negligence per se is another type of doctrine that can be used on behalf of a victim who wishes to seek compensation for his or her injuries from a dog bite.

Our Charleston car accident attorneys understand the burdens victims and their loved ones face after wrecks, and we're committed to fighting for the compensation they deserve while they focus on getting better, not on paperwork.

If your attacker has been convicted in a criminal court for the assault on you, then a court may order the criminal to pay you — the victim — some compensation.

Victims of discrimination will have access to greater remedies and compensation: At a special Law Society conference on employment law that I recently attended, the main theme was the enlargement of damage awards for the dismissed employee.

Depending on a person's injuries and damages, a hoverboard accident victim may be able to file a lawsuit against the hoverboard company and / or the retailer in order to pursue monetary compensation.

The Citrus County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys at Whittel & Melton have helped many motorcycle accident victims recover the full and fair compensation they need to move on from their injuries caused by the negligence of another person.

The reality is that due to a mere technicality — namely the issue of whether a car was involved in a specific incident or not — some victims may be eligible for compensation through the Motor Insurers» Bureau (MIB), which allows for an unlimited settlement based on the needs of the victim.

If you believe you are a victim of accountant or financial adviser Negligence, call Jackson Lees on 0151 282 1700 to discuss the possibility of a compensation claim.

We have more than 60 years of handling compensation claims on behalf of car, truck and motorcycle accident victims, so you can feel confident in the advice and information you receive from us.

Our capable attorneys have more than 100 years of combined experience helping New Mexico accident victims achieve the financial compensation they deserve based on the extent of their injuries.

It found that the Directives proceeded on the basis that a victim's compensation was to be measured on a consistent basis, by reference to the law of the state where the accident occurred.

That is why we fight to get victims the compensation they deserve so they can move on with their recoveries and their lives.

The victims of catastrophic injuries are entitled to compensation for their injuries and damages, including the medical bills, wages from lost time at work, and the negative effect the catastrophic injury has had on a victim's quality of life.

If you have been the victim of an attack on a college campus, you might be entitled to compensation from the college or university, and you should contact a lawyer.

With the workers» compensation third party claims attorneys at the McArthur Law Firm, on - the - job injury victims and their families can rest assured that their future is in the hands of an experienced legal team with a long history of success.

If the accident or injury involved a Lynx Bus or County school bus accident, one of the most important sources of compensation for the victim was his or her uninsured motorist coverage on a motor vehicle insurance policy.

The Torture Convention primarily focuses on criminal prosecution, but it also requires that victims can secure compensation by suing those responsible.

We know how hard it is for car accident victims to get back on their feet after being injured, and we know how important it is for you to get the justice and compensation you deserve so that you can move on with your life.

Dangerous roads can cause car accidents, and if the dangerous condition resulted from negligence on the part of a government roads agency or a private construction company, then the accident victim may have the legal right to file claims for compensation.

At Hoffman, Sternberg & Karpf, LLC, our mission is to make sure personal injury victims in Pennsylvania and New Jersey know their rights, have those rights protected, and to work diligently on behalf of our clients in order to get maximum compensation for their injuries.

Victims of farm accidents may be entitled to compensation, but without an attorney on your side you may never see a penny of what you are owed.

Depending on the severity of the car accident injury, the victim can expect a sizeable compensation.

Sokolove Law has over three decades of experience in working on mesothelioma and asbestos - related cases and has helped victims and their families receive the compensation to which they are entitled.

To reimburse victims for their losses, juries frequently award compensation based on a preset formula, taking into consideration the extent of the injuries.

Also, if you or an elderly person you love has suffered from nursing home abuse, I could fight for justice and fair compensation on behalf of the victim.