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Personal Injury

Norfolk Southern Railway employee alleges injuries after falling from locomotive

A railroad employee claims he was injured on the job when he fell from a locomotive. Plaintiff Gregg Blasioli filed a lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against Norfolk Southern Railway Company, citing negligence. According to the lawsuit, Blasioli was employed by Norfolk Southern Railway Company as a conductor and remote control operator. Blasioli claims that on Aug. 15,…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
October 11, 2023
Workers' Compensation

Seasonal workers in high-injury warehousing pose safety concerns

As retailers begin hiring seasonal workers to meet the demands of the upcoming holiday season, experts are stressing the importance of safety training for temporary employees who may be new to fast-paced industries such as warehousing and delivery. Over the years retail work has shifted more toward mail-order and has become a focus for safety regulators as the demanding labor…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
October 10, 2023
Personal Injury

Man sues City of Wood River, water company after falling into water meter hole at Belk Park

A man is suing the City of Wood River and Illinois water companies, alleging he fell in a meter hole at Belk Park because the cover wasn't securely placed. Plaintiff Jack L. Lingenfelter filed the lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against the City of Wood River and Illinois American Water, citing negligence. According to the lawsuit, the City…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
October 4, 2023
Personal Injury

Alton hospital sued after delayed cancer diagnosis allegedly led to severe consequences

A lawsuit alleges that medical staff at Alton Memorial Hospital failed to notify a patient that he had cancer for more than two and a half years, during which time the cancer spread throughout his stomach. Plaintiffs Christopher B. Nicholson and Christine Nicholson filed the lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against Alton Memorial Hospital, Dr. Ahmad A. Karadaghy,…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
October 3, 2023
Workers' Compensation

Mine inspections uncover 246 violations in 10 states

The U.S. Department of Labor said impact inspections at 14 mines in 10 states throughout August uncovered a total of 246 workplace safety violations. The inspections, completed by the department’s Mine Safety and Health Administration, found 94 significant and substantial violations and 17 violations found to have unwarrantable failure findings, the DOL said. Significant and substantial violations are those likely…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
October 2, 2023
Personal Injury

Patient sues Shiloh hospital over alleged nerve damage during childbirth

A patient of the BJC Memorial Hospital in Shiloh alleges she suffered nerve damage while delivering her baby as a result of medical negligence by the facility's employees. Plaintiff Katherine Conreaux filed the lawsuit in the St. Clair County Circuit Court against Sylvia Obernuefemann, CNM, Adriena Beatty, DO, and Protestant Medical Center, Inc., doing business as BJC Memorial Hospital -…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
September 26, 2023
Personal Injury

Woman working in Alton building claims she was exposed to carbon monoxide

A woman has filed a lawsuit claiming she was exposed to carbon monoxide because of a building owner's negligence in maintaining the heating system. Plaintiff Anissa Womack filed the lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against Illinois Unnerstall, LLC and Get "R" washed, LLC, citing negligence. According to the lawsuit, Womack was an employee of Acceptance Insurance and worked…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
September 26, 2023

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