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bank robbery

I was robbed at a bank and taken hostage over the state line. Then bank had sub par security equipment. fbi was involved. I went back to work immediately but evetually after 6 months i went part time then quit. They provided counseling but she said take pills or quit although this has been my career since age 20. I can no longer work ata a bank or that type of enviorment. can I sue for lost wages I havent worked for 21/2 years. it happed 3 years ago.


Asked on 7/11/07, 4:36 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Neil O'Brien Eaton County Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Re: bank robbery

You should contact the prosecuting attorney's office that handled the case to file a motion to amend any restitution order against the defendant(s) to add your wage loss and/or out-of-pocket expenses for counseling/therapy related to your emotional harm/injuries caused by the bank robbery and hostage situation. In my opinion, they can be awarded under Michigan's Crime Victim Rights Act.

Contact your prosecutor ASAP!

If your case was handled in Federal court, or a state other than Michigan, then you'll have to talk to the US Attorney's office of state prosecutor's office that handled the case to analyze your claims under their victim rights laws.

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Answered on 7/12/07, 8:24 am

Re: bank robbery

If you had this experience at the bank at which you were an employee, you should contact a worker's compensation attorney. You need to learn whether you are entitled to comp benefits and/or any other benefits.

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Answered on 7/11/07, 5:19 pm


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