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Man allegedly injured when barge was struck by another vessel

A barge worker claims he suffered injuries when the barge was struck by another vessel and was not given proper maintenance and cure under general maritime law. Donald Dailey, Jr., filed a complaint April 6 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois against Commercial Barge Line Company, Commercial Barge Line Company ACBL Transportation Services LLC, ACBL…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 19, 2021
Workers' Compensation

Indiana Senate OKs Bill Making Pregnant Worker Accommodations Optional

Indiana legislators gave final approval to a bill that won’t require businesses to make accommodations for pregnant workers, despite an appeal from Gov. Eric Holcomb for a law requiring more protections. The proposal allows a pregnant employee to request accommodations and requires the employer to respond in a reasonable time frame, but it does not mandate managers to grant any…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 12, 2021
Personal Injury

Motorist alleges driver failed to slow down for red light, caused rear-end collision

A motorist claims her vehicle was rear-ended when she slowed down for a red light, causing her to suffer injuries. Latoya Nelson filed a complaint April 1 in the Madison County Circuit against Thomas Ackman, alleging negligence. Nelson claims in her suit that she was driving her Chevrolet Impala on East Broadway Street near Homer M Adams Parkway in Madison…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 12, 2021
Workers' Compensation

Modest increases in costs per comp claim in 18 states: WCRI

An analysis of costs per claim and other performance indicators across 18 state workers compensation systems for claims through March 2020 for injuries up to and including 2019 show stable to modest increases, according to a series of reports released Thursday by the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute. The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based institute said that studies include experience on claims at the…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 12, 2021
Personal Injury

Motorist alleges injuries after garbage truck driver ran stop sign

A motorist claims he was seriously injured when a garbage truck driver ran a stop sign at an intersection and struck his vehicle. Todd Brantley filed a complaint March 25 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Sanders Waste Real Estate LLC and Jack Stice, alleging vicarious liability and negligence. According to his suit, Brantley was driving his vehicle eastbound…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 6, 2021
Personal Injury

Amazon delivery worker sues Shiloh homeowners after falling on defective stairs

An Amazon delivery contractor claims she was delivering a package when the front porch stairs at a Shiloh home because unattached, causing her to fall. Victoria Melson filed a complaint March 15 in the St. Clair County Circuit Court against Jeremy Bochantin and Lacey Christ, alleging negligence. According to her complaint, Melson was working as a contractor for Amazon Flex…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 5, 2021
Workers' Compensation

Illinois Governor Vetoes Personal Injury Prejudgment Interest Legislation

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has vetoed a bill that would have provided for prejudgment interest in the recovery of damages in personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits. House Bill 3360 “provides for the recovery of prejudgment interest on all damages set forth in a judgment in any action brought to recover damages for personal injuries or wrongful death, whether by…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 5, 2021
Personal Injury

Grandma can’t recover damages from MESD over slip in Nameoki ditch, appellate court rules

Donna Godair of Granite City can’t sue Metro East Sanitary District over injuries from a fall near the Nameoki ditch behind her home, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on March 17. They affirmed Madison County Circuit Judge Sarah Smith, who granted summary judgment to the sanitary district. “Anywhere there is a moving body of water and steep edges, the risk…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
March 30, 2021

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