By Zane T. Cagle | February 15, 2004 |
SEMI TRUCK CRASH CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT
On a snowy February day, Plaintiff was traveling southbound on Illinois Route 3 in Illinois. While traveling on the road Plaintiff noticed a car crash in the northbound lane of Illinois Route 3. Thus, the Plaintiff applied her brakes in an attempt to slow her car. However, when Plaintiff applied the brakes she lost control of her car due to the ice and snow on the road and went into the shoulder of road.
Thereafter, a semi-truck owned and operated by the Defendant crashed into the rear of Plaintiff’s car. Plaintiff alleged Defendant’s negligence and numerous state and Federal regulations violations caused or contributed to cause the crash.
These allegations included:
As a result of the crash, Plaintiff was ‘life flighted’ to a local hospital. At the hospital, it was determined the Plaintiff had sustained serious injuries to her head, neck, chest and knee. Thereafter, Plaintiff underwent knee surgery as a result of the crash with the truck. The parties reached a confidential settlement agreement only a few weeks prior to trial.
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