J.W. v. B.S – Policy Limits Settlement

By Zane T. Cagle | February 26, 2008 |

POLICY LIMITS SETTLEMENT

Plaintiff was a pedestrian and was hit by a car driven by the Defendant while walking along the side of the roadway near Sikeston, Missouri. Plaintiff suffered serious injuries to his left arm and leg which required hospitalization and numerous surgical procedures. Plaintiff alleged that the Defendant negligently failed to use the high-beam headlights of his car in order to see Plaintiff; failed to keep careful look out; failed to take corrective actions to prevent crashing into Plaintiff with his car; and crashed into Plaintiff because he was traveling on the shoulder of the roadway.

Plaintiff alleged the cost of outstanding medical bills and lost wages because of Defendant’s aforementioned negligence. The parties reached a settlement for policy limits prior to trial.

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Zane T. Cagle

Zane T. Cagle is the founding president and lead trial attorney at The Cagle Law Firm. With a strong dedication to his clients, he has built a reputation for his tenacious representation in personal injury cases, ensuring each client's unique story is heard.Areas of Practice: Personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death.Bar Admissions: Supreme Court of Missouri, Illinois & Kentucky. Superior Court of U.S. Virgin IslandsEducation: Washington University School of Law.Awards: Super Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers Association, 10 Best in Missouri for Customer Satisfaction.

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