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Personal Injury

Madison County Jail inmate’s finger allegedly severed by ‘defective’ shower seat

A woman who had been incarcerated at the Madison County Jail claims her finger was severed while cleaning the showers. Kristen Martin filed a complaint on Nov. 3 in Madison County Circuit Court against Madison County Sheriff's Department. According to her complaint, Martin was an inmate who was housed at the Madison County Jail on Nov. 4, 2023. She claims…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
November 29, 2023
Personal Injury

Wrongful death suit alleges nursing home patient suffered brain injury from fall

A family member of a nursing home patient who died after suffering a traumatic brain injury claims the patient fell as a result of negligent care. Andrew Hruby, as special representative of the estate and special administrator of Leslie M. Hruby, deceased, filed a complaint on Nov. 13 in Madison County Circuit Court against Alton NH LLC, doing business as…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
November 28, 2023
Personal Injury

Suit alleges man contracted MRSA while getting COVID booster

A man claims he contracted MRSA due to an unsterile environment while getting a COVID booster vaccination at the Collinsville CVS. Ronald and Susan Kreke filed the complaint in the Madison County Circuit Court against CVS Pharmacy, Highland Park CVS LLC and unknown and unnamed defendants at CVS, alleging negligence. According to the complaint, Ronald Kreke went to the CVS…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
November 28, 2023
Personal Injury

Jury instructions, verdict not erroneous in car crash negligence case, COA affirms

A motorist whose vehicle was rear-ended proved negligence on the other driver’s part but was also partially at fault, the Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed, also upholding the jury instructions. Daniel Shirley had been previously injured in a 2013 car accident. After a short time, however, Shirley’s back pain disappeared and his life went “back to normal.” But Shirley…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
November 27, 2023
Personal Injury

Lawsuit against St. Elizabeth’s Hospital alleges patient died following sepsis

The family of a patient at St. Elizabeth's Hospital claim medical professionals failed to monitor the decedent for sepsis. Theresa Ligibel, as special representative of the Estate of Courtney Ligibel, deceased, filed a complaint in the St. Clair Circuit Court against St. Elizabeth's Hospital of The Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and James Coleman, PA-C, alleging…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
November 21, 2023
Personal Injury

Suit alleges woman’s toe amputated following pedicure at Belleville nail salon

A woman is suing a Belleville nail salon after her toe had to be amputated following a pedicure. Jill Schreder filed a complaint in the St. Clair Circuit Court against American Nails, alleging negligence. According to her complaint, Schreder received a pedicure at American Nails salon on North Belt West in Belleville on April 27, 2022. She alleges she sustained…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
November 20, 2023
Workers' Compensation

Shoulder injuries constitute longest duration of temporary disability benefits

The average duration of temporary disability benefits in workers compensation lost-time claims increases with the age of the injured worker, but after age 40 the increase becomes less significant, the National Council on Compensation Insurance says in a report published Thursday. The report, Workers Compensation Temporary Disability Benefit Duration – A First Look, which is the first installment in a…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
November 20, 2023
Personal Injury

Woman alleges injuries from collapsed wall

A woman claims she was injured when a wall collapsed on her at Madison 66. Lauren Spiroff filed a complaint in Madison County Circuit Court against Singh Petroleum Inc., doing business as Madison 66, alleging negligence. Spiroff alleges in her complaint that she was at the defendant's premises to shop and use the gambling machines. She claims that as she…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
November 15, 2023

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