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Motorcyclist alleges truck driver backed into his lane, caused collision

A motorcyclist claims he was injured when a truck driver backed into his lane of travel and caused the plaintiff to crash. Robert Conway filed a complaint Nov. 8 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Billy Dunnagan and ADR Inc., alleging negligence. According to the complaint, Conway was operating his Yamaha Vstar motorcycle southbound on Alhambra Road in Madison…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
November 22, 2021
Personal Injury

Patient alleges spinal injuries went undiagnosed, caused partial paralysis

A patient alleges his spinal fractures went undiagnosed and untreated for months, which has caused him to suffer partial paralysis. Danny Grove and Marilyn Grove filed a complaint against Southern Illinois Health Care Foundation Inc., doing business as SIHF Healthcare, Luis C. DeVenecia, M.D., Jamie Bump, N.P. and United States of America, alleging medical negligence. According to his complaint, Grove…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
November 22, 2021
Personal Injury

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

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