Recent Case Results

 

PLAINTIFF COLLECTS UNINSURED MOTORIST POLICY LIMITS

G.W. v. Columbia Insurance

Uninsured Policy Limit Settlement

This case was venued west of St. Louis, MO. Page || Cagle represented a young woman who suffered devastating injuries from a car crash that was caused by an uninsured motorist. Plaintiff did not own a car and did not have an insurance policy in her name. Plaintiff was able to recover under the insurance policy of a resident that lived in the same house as Plaintiff. This case is a prime example of why it is necessary to contact an attorney after a car crash. Plaintiff was unaware that she could collect from the uninsured motorist policy of another resident in her household. This case settled for the insurance policy limits.

PLAINTIFF COLLECTS IN EXCESS OF DEFENDANT'S POLICY LIMITS

E.G. & G.G. v. E.S.

Settlement in Excess of Defendant's Policy Limits

Plaintiff's suffered serious injuries when they were involved in a car crash allegedly caused by Defendant. Page || Cagle negotiated a settlement for Plaintiffs in excess of Defendant's insurance policy limits.

TRACTOR TRAILER CRASHES INTO FLORIDA RESIDENT IN MISSOURI

R.L. vs. PRIORITY TRANSPORTATION, L.L.C.

CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT

This case involved a Missouri truck accident in which Plaintiff was hit from behind by a tractor trailer. On or about August 4, 2004 Defendant J.B. was operating a tractor trailer on Interstate 55 South in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Defendant J.B. crashed into Plaintiff's vehicle from behind as he was operating the tractor trailer through fog. Plaintiff suffered injuries to his head, neck, back, spine, and left hand, including a herniated disc that required surgical repair.

The case was litigated in The United States District Court For The Eastern Division of Missouri. This case was aggravated by the fact that this was the first run the Defendant driver was making for Priority Transportation, L.L.C., Defendant's less than satisfactory safety rating, the foggy condition, and Defendant J.B.'s past driving violations in Arizona and Virginia. Plaintiff was a Miami Florida resident that sued J.B. and Priority Transportation, L.L.C. for injuries he suffered in the Missouri truck accident.

MISSOURI TRACTOR TRAILER CRASH SETTLES

D.J. and B.J. vs. LIBERTY TRANSPORTATION, INC.

CONFIDENTIAL SUM

Defendant T.G. was a resident of Illinois. Defendant Liberty Transportation Inc. is an Iowa Company. Defendant D & R Specialized is a Mississippi corporation.

Plaintiff was operating his tractor trailer on Interstate 70 East on or about July 13, 2002 when he was hit by a tractor trailer. Plaintiff alleged the crash was due to the negligence and carelessness of Defendants, jointly and severally, in the use, operation, and maintenance of their tractor trailer.

Plaintiff alleged the negligence of Defendants, jointly and severally caused or contributed to cause injury to Plaintiff which included injury to his head, neck, shoulders, back and spine.

PLAINTIFF SETTLES CASE FOR DEFENDANT'S POLICY LIMITS

D.S. v. S.M.

Plaintiff was driving his vehicle on a Missouri roadway when his vehicle crashed into Defendant's truck. Defendant was trying to push start his vehicle and pushed it directly into the path of Plaintiff. Plaintiff broke his foot as a result of this crash.

PLAINTIFF WHO WAS REAR ENDED SETTLES CASE FOR POLICY LIMITS

C.S. v. K.B.

Plaintiff filed a lawsuit in Lincoln County, MO after being rear-ended at a stop sign. Plaintiff suffered serious and debilitating injuries to her neck and spine. The case settled before trial for Defendant's entire insurance policy.

MOTORCYCLE RIDER SETTLES CASE FOR POLICY LIMITS

R.M. v. L.A

Plaintiff suffered a serious knee injury when Defendant crashed his car into Plaintiff's motorcycle. Plaintiff required immediate knee surgery and underwent extensive physical therapy.

MOTORCYCLE CRASH VICTIM SETTLES CASE FOR DEFENDANT'S INSURANCE POLICY LIMIT

C.B. v. V.H.

Plaintiff was operating his motorcycle on Olive Blvd. in St. Louis, MO when he was struck by Defendant's vehicle. Defendant claims she never saw Plaintiff before the impact. Plaintiff suffered significant leg injuries.

Aggravated Damages

The operation of the tractor trailer truck and the manner in which defendants, and each of them, operated the truck on the public roadways showed a complete indifference to and conscious disregard for the safety of the motoring public. The fact that the truck was allowed to operate on public roadways with defective equipment, defective brakes, and without adequate maintenance and safety checks, showed complete indifference to and conscious disregard for the safety of the motoring public.

Wrongful Death Damages

At the time of his death, Decedent was a healthy, happy, loving, father, son, and grandfather to the members of his family. He provided his family with care, comfort, guidance and support and would have done so for the remainder of her life expectancy which was in excess of 30 years at the time of his tragic death.

As a result of his death, his daughter, grandson, and parents will continue in the future to sustain the following items of damage:

a. The loss of the care, maintenance, support, services, advice, counsel, and reasonable contributions of a pecuniary value, that they would have received from Decedent, had he lived;

b. The loss of the positive benefits flowing from the love, comfort, companionship, and society that they would have received from Decedent had he lived;

c. The emotional pain, torment, and suffering experienced by them because of the death of Decedent; and

d. The loss of the present value of the assets that Decedent, in reasonable probability, would have added to the estate and left at natural death to Decedent;

Plaintiff's Vehicle Was Struck By Uninsured Motorist

E.C. v. C.P.

Policy Limit Settlement

This case was venued in the county of St. Louis, MO. Page || Cagle represented a young woman who suffered devastating injuries due to an uninsured motorist. Plaintiff's counsel was able to stack numerous "uninsured motorist" policies to help maximize Plaintiff's recovery. This case settled for the insurance policy limits available to Plaintiff.

Survival Damages

The estate of Decedent, as represented by his heirs and estate representatives, was entitled to recover the following items of damages:

a. Any physical pain and mental anguish suffered by Decedent before his death; and

b. Funeral and burial expenses.

Plaintiff prayed for judgment against all Defendants, and each of them, jointly and severally, in a sum in excess of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) as was fair and reasonable to compensate Plaintiff for injuries and damages, plus Missouri prejudgment interest, plus aggravated damages, together with Plaintiff's costs and for such other relief this Court deems just and proper under the circumstances.

This case Settled for a confidential sum.

Plaintiff Was Run Over By Defendant's Car

L.H. v. A.J.

Policy Limit Settlement

This case was venued in the county of St. Charles, MO. We represented a young child who was struck by a vehicle while playing in his yard. Plaintiff suffered a traumatic brain injury due to being struck. Page || Cagle obtained the policy limits available under Defendant's insurance policy. We then structured a portion of the minor child's recovery so the child would be able to get the money at age eighteen (18.)

Wrongful Death Truck Accident

C.F. v. 1012582 ONTARIO LIMITED, D/B/A PACE MARATHON

Confidential Settlement

Plaintiff's father was killed by a tractor trailer crash in Missouri. 1012582 Ontario Limited (hereinafter referred to as "Ontario") was a trucking transport company organized and existing under the laws of Canada. Defendant Pace Marathon Motor Lines, Inc (hereinafter referred to as "Pace") was a trucking transport company organized and existing under the laws of Canada. Defendant J.C. (the truck driver) was an individual residing in Canada.

The Missouri truck accident occurred on April 2, 2005. The tractor trailer involved in this case crashed into a 1985 Honda Accord on the South Outer Rd. of Highway 70 near Route A, in Warren County, Missouri, killing Plaintiff's father.

Plaintiff filed a lawsuit in Federal Court, alleging (1) negligence, (2) negligent entrustment, (3) negligent hiring, and (4) joint venture. In addition, Plaintiff filed a count for aggravated damages against all Defendants.

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