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Patient alleges spinal injuries went undiagnosed, caused partial paralysis

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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…

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Suit alleges motorist caused Godfrey collision after leaving Grafton bars

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A family claims they were injured in a Godfrey crash allegedly caused by a drunk driver. Jason Arrowsmith, Beth Arrowsmith, individually and as next friend and next of kin of Lucca Arrowsmith, a minor, and Beth Arrowsmith as next friend and next of kin of Caroline Arrowsmith, a minor, filed a complaint Nov. 5 in the Madison County Circuit Court…

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Passenger sues over Collinsville rear end collision

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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….

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

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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…

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Patient alleges injuries following cholecystectomy

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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…

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Patient sues Anderson Hospital over worsened heart condition

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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…

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Civilian contractor comp claims surge post-Afghanistan

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After 20 years of conflict, many U.S. soldiers and civilian contractors have returned home from Afghanistan and Iraq much different than when they first deployed. Psychological injuries are common in war zones, but a 2013 RAND Corporation Study found that civilian contractors suffer at a much greater rate. At the time of the study, 25% of private contractors showed PTSD…

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

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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….

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Indiana Man Sues After Alleging Police Knelt on Him

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A Gary man is suing northwest Indiana police more than a year after he alleged that officers sprayed him with pepper spray and knelt on him when they encountered him near a protest over George Floyd’s death. Randall Smith’s lawsuit, filed Sept. 21 in U.S. District Court in Hammond, names Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez and county police officer Jay…

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