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Passenger sues over Collinsville rear end collision

A vehicle passenger claims she suffered injuries when another motorist caused a rear end collision in Collinsville. Vicki Bridges filed a complaint Nov. 1 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Chasitty Sandage, alleging negligence. According to her complaint, Bridges was a passenger in a car that was stopped at a red light on Beltline Road in Collinsville on Nov.…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
November 16, 2021
Personal Injury

Construction defects, though common, rarely rise to personal harm for end users

Although it’s a common occurrence for construction workers to be injured on the job, how often do contractors fail to follow safety regulations that result in potential personal harm to the end user? Rarely, construction lawyers say. An example of such was the recent federal indictment of Indiana contractor Jeffrey Delucio, who, if convicted, could face up to 20 years…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
November 15, 2021
Personal Injury

Patient alleges injuries following cholecystectomy

A patient claims a physician with OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center negligently performed a cholecystectomy, causing her to suffer injuries. Angela Powers filed a complaint Oct. 29 in the Madison County Circuit Court against OSF Healthcare System, doing business as OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center, OSF Multi-Speciality Group, doing business as OSF Medial Group, and Alejandro F. Sanz, M.D., alleging…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
November 15, 2021
Personal Injury

Patient sues Anderson Hospital over worsened heart condition

A patient alleges he received negligent care at Anderson Hospital's emergency room, causing his heart condition to worsen. James Harshany filed a complaint Oct. 21 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Mark Mason, M.D., and Anderson Hospital, alleging medical malpractice. According to the complaint, Harshany went to Anderson Hospital's emergency room at 9 a.m. on Dec. 17, 2019, due…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
November 9, 2021
Workers' Compensation

Report Sounds Alarm Over Workers With Long-Term COVID-19 Symptoms

About 10% of people who contracted COVID-19 continue to suffer persistent symptoms months later, creating the potential for millions of people to suffer functional impairment for extended lengths of time, according to a report released by the National Council on Compensation Insurance. The report, written by Paradigm Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael Choo, says COVID long-haulers are anxious and irritable.…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
November 8, 2021
Personal Injury

J&J settles most Risperdal lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson said it has settled most of the lawsuits it faced from thousands of men who claimed its anti-psychotic drug Risperdal caused them to develop excessive breast tissue and disclosed that it recorded $800 million in expenses in connection with the agreement. J&J said in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday that it…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
November 8, 2021
Workers' Compensation

Study: Indiana Workers’ Comp Average Medical Claims Higher than Most States

A recently published study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute found that the average medical payment for Indiana workers’ compensation claims with more than seven days of lost time was higher than the typical state. The study, CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks for Indiana, 22nd Edition, compared Indiana’s workers’ compensation system with systems in 17 other states. The WCRI analyzed workers’ compensation…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
November 1, 2021
Personal Injury

Concussion complaints against NCAA continue to be filed in courts

A former national champion nose tackle for the University of Notre Dame football team has taken aim at his alma matter and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. On Aug. 25, Mary Elizabeth Morrison, as attorney-in-fact of Richard Morrison, filed a proposed class action complaint and demand for jury trial in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
November 1, 2021

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