"Having regard to the Police (Injury Benefit) Regulations 2006, it was determined that PC Ian Dibell was acting in accordance with his duty as a police officer to preserve life and was killed whilst on duty, " a police authority spokesman said.

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Of course, like any player, Manning would receive the injury protection benefit were he unable to continue his career due to a football injury (his neck).

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Mo Farah is strongly fancied in the 10, 000m, with another medal shot in the 5, 000m should he be able to get the longer race out of his legs, while world triple jump champion Phillips Idowu could benefit from the recent injury problems of French youngster Teddy Tamgho.

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There is also, among other benefits, a disability benefit that pays immediately upon injury, rather than waiting six months, plus other restrictions, as under Social Security.

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To obtain approval for humanitarian use, a company must demonstrate a reasonable assurance that the device is safe and that its probable benefit outweighs the risk of illness or injury.

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