EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she was injured when another motorist caused a collision on Nameoki Road.
Erin McCauley filed a complaint on Jan. 9, in the Madison County Circuit Court against Robert B. Hellhung, alleging he failed to stop his motor vehicle to avoid rear-ending the plaintiff's vehicle.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that on Feb. 13, 2015, McCauley was operating her motor vehicle in a southerly direction on Nameoki Road where it intersects with Amos Avenue when Hellhung allegedly collided with McCauley.
As a result, the plaintiff claims she suffered severe head and body injuries, resulting to disability, medical expenses and impairment of earning capacity.
The plaintiff alleges Hellhung failed to keep a proper lookout, violated highway provisions of proper rate of speed and operated a vehicle without being equipped with brakes adequate enough to stop his vehicle.
The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks judgement against the defendant in a sum of money in excess of $50,000, adequate to fairly and reasonably compensate her for her damages, plus costs of this suit.
She is represented by John H. Hustava of John H. Hustava, Attorney at Law in Collinsville.
Madison County Circuit Court case number 17-L-26