WHEELING -- The trial and sentencing is over, and now one victim of crime in Ohio County struggles to stay afloat.
This is the story of Jim Siburt, a Rent-A-Center truck driver who was shot while at work.
October 6, 2005, Siburt and a co-worker arrived at a home in Triadelphia to pick up a television set.
The homeowner, Charlie Brown, pulled out a gun and shot at the two men, seriously injuring Siburt in the abdomen and the right shoulder.
That was the last day of Siburt's 13-year career at Rent-A-Center and the first day of a long recovery.
Three years and multiple surgeries later, Siburt is still suffering from the events of that day.
He says he can't be in public places without serious anxiety and he has nightmares weekly.
He has been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder and depression.
He doesn't have use of his right hand and now has arthritis in his shoulder.
He has hand therapy at Wheeling Hospital at least three days a week and has made great strides.
He said those injuries keep him from working as he did before.
He said his long-term disability insurance will no longer pay because the insurance company claims he could work.
"Yeah, I could probably get a job as a greeter at Wal-Mart, but then I lose all my compensation, my disability and all that and I'm working for minimum wage and I'm not going to be able to. I shouldn't have to do that. I worked my life to get my house that I have. I shouldn't have to lose that," said Siburt.
Siburt has a wife and two small boys, ages 8 and 4.
When asked if is he still has anger toward the man who shot him, Siburt said no. He said he has forgiven Charlie Brown, who is now serving a 23 to 50 year sentence for the crime.
Siburt said his anger now comes from a different place. He can't do yard work or play catch with his boys.
"Those are the things that irritate me. The simple things. I wear my Velcro shoes because it's hard to tie my shoes. Just things people take for granted," said Siburt.
He said he wants to get back to work and to his life before that day in 2005, but he knows that's just a dream.
Jim said his family has been a big support system for him, but every day is stressful.
Jim has started an online victims support network. For more information, check it out at the link below.