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Personal Injury

Alton hospital sued after delayed cancer diagnosis allegedly led to severe consequences

A lawsuit alleges that medical staff at Alton Memorial Hospital failed to notify a patient that he had cancer for more than two and a half years, during which time the cancer spread throughout his stomach. Plaintiffs Christopher B. Nicholson and Christine Nicholson filed the lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against Alton Memorial Hospital, Dr. Ahmad A. Karadaghy,…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
October 3, 2023
Workers' Compensation

Mine inspections uncover 246 violations in 10 states

The U.S. Department of Labor said impact inspections at 14 mines in 10 states throughout August uncovered a total of 246 workplace safety violations. The inspections, completed by the department’s Mine Safety and Health Administration, found 94 significant and substantial violations and 17 violations found to have unwarrantable failure findings, the DOL said. Significant and substantial violations are those likely…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
October 2, 2023
Personal Injury

Patient sues Shiloh hospital over alleged nerve damage during childbirth

A patient of the BJC Memorial Hospital in Shiloh alleges she suffered nerve damage while delivering her baby as a result of medical negligence by the facility's employees. Plaintiff Katherine Conreaux filed the lawsuit in the St. Clair County Circuit Court against Sylvia Obernuefemann, CNM, Adriena Beatty, DO, and Protestant Medical Center, Inc., doing business as BJC Memorial Hospital -…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
September 26, 2023
Personal Injury

Woman working in Alton building claims she was exposed to carbon monoxide

A woman has filed a lawsuit claiming she was exposed to carbon monoxide because of a building owner's negligence in maintaining the heating system. Plaintiff Anissa Womack filed the lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against Illinois Unnerstall, LLC and Get "R" washed, LLC, citing negligence. According to the lawsuit, Womack was an employee of Acceptance Insurance and worked…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
September 26, 2023
Workers' Compensation

D.C. lawmakers introduce workers comp parity bill

Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., have introduced legislation designed to create parity in workers compensation in cases involving injured workers who receive out-of-state benefits. The Parity in Workers’ Compensation Recovery Act of 2023, filed Tuesday, states that workers who receive comp awards in any state are not barred from seeking compensation under D.C. workers comp law for the same injury or…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
September 25, 2023
Workers' Compensation

Children at greater risk of worksite injuries on family farms: NIOSH

Agriculture is one of the few industries where relatives of workers suffer high rates of injuries due to the nature of working farms existing on private lands, and researchers say farmers need to ensure children are kept safe from workplace incidents. The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, in a Wednesday blog post, said while agriculture ranks among the…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
September 25, 2023
Personal Injury

Amazon warehouse builders, developers settle wrongful death suit for $250K

Alice and Randall McEwen, whose son Austin died in the collapse of Amazon’s Edwardsville warehouse in 2021 during a tornado, settled claims against six defendants for $165,000 and received 36% of the proceeds. Circuit Judge Sarah Smith approved the settlement on Aug. 23, awarding the Chicago firm of Robert Clifford $55,000 for fees and $50,000 for expenses. Alice and Randall…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
September 18, 2023
Personal Injury

Wrongful death suit involving fatal train crash at trial in McGlynn’s court; Ed Burris Disposal settles for $250,000

Five days before the start of a wrongful death trial against Amtrak, Illinois Central, and trash business Ed Burris Disposal, the trash business settled the claim for $250,000. Ed Burris Disposal of Jackson County notified U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn of the settlement on Sept. 6. McGlynn denied summary judgment to Ed Burris Disposal on Aug. 22, finding it had…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
September 18, 2023

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