EDWARDSVILLE -- A driver claims she suffered a brain injury in a rear end collision at a Highland intersection.
Jeannine Friend filed a lawsuit on Dec. 6 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Katie Jansen.
According to the lawsuit, Friend was operating a 2006 Toyota Sienna and approaching the intersection of Illinois State Route 160 and Highland Road in Highland on Dec. 9, 2019. The intersection is controlled with a stop sign with a blinking red light. At the same time, Jansen was driving a 2016 Chevrolet Suburban and approaching the same intersection when she allegedly crashed into the rear of Friend's vehicle while the plaintiff was stopped at the stop sign.
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Jansen allegedly failed to operate her vehicle in a safe manner to avoid a collision.
Friend claims she suffered injuries to her lower back, chest, and voice. She also claims she suffered a brain injury, incurred medical treatment expenses, suffered loss of a normal life, loss of earning capacity, disability and disfigurement.
Friend seeks a judgment in an unspecified amount that is deemed fair and reasonable, plus pre-judgment interest and cost of suit. She is represented by Roy C. Dripps of Armbruster Dripps Winterscheidt & Blotevogel LLC in Maryville.
Madison County Circuit Court case number 21-L-001460