$645K Truck Crash Settlement-Confidential

By Zane T. Cagle | July 26, 2005 |

Plaintiff alleged while traveling on MO HWY 100 (Manchester Road) in St. Louis County, Missouri; a trash truck being operated by the Defendant’s employee switched lanes improperly crashing into his car.

Defendant’s employee and driver of the trash truck denied crashing into Plaintiff’s car. Thus, Defendant denied liability relating to the crash based upon the truck driver’s testimony.

Plaintiff alleged injuries to his back and neck as a result of the crash with the truck. Plaintiff was forced to undergo surgery to correct injuries to his cervical discs which he claimed resulted from the crash. Prior to trial, Plaintiff’s treating physician testified that he would need additional medical every treatment yearly for the remainder of his life. Therefore, Plaintiff sought compensation for past medical treatment received and for medical treatment he would need in the future as a result of the truck crash.

Plaintiff’s counsel’s investigation revealed witnesses to the truck crash that had not been listed on the police report. The witnesses testified that the truck improperly switched lanes and crashed into Plaintiff’s car. While Defendant originally denied Plaintiff’s claims, the parties reached a settlement of $645,000 the morning of 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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