Recent Blog Posts in December 2009 |
| December 31, 2009 |
| Madison County mother files suit over accident caused by tractor trailer |
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| A Madison County, IL woman filed suit earlier this month after she and her daughter sustained serious injuries in an accident involving a tractor-trailer.
The accident occurred on I-270 when the plaintiff had stopped due to traffic. Failing to stop his truck in time, the defendant struck the vehicle directly behind the plaintiff with enough force to push the plaintiff's car forward into another truck.
In the 4-count suit seeking over $200,000 in damages, the plaintiff alleges that the driver of the truck was negligent by driving too fast and failing to stop to avoid an accident.
The force of the impact resulted in serious injury to the plaintiff, whereby she experienced pain and suffering and incurred medical costs.
Auto accidents are dangerous enough, but the damages can be even more significant when larger vehicles like trucks and semis are involved. It is important you know your options for compensation, so do not hesitate to contact a lawyer. If you were injured in an accident involving a tractor-trailer or semi-truck, call the offices of Page Cagle in St. Louis today and speak with a Truck Accident Attorney to schedule a free consultation. |
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| December 30, 2009 |
| St. Louis man killed in accident on I-70 Christmas Eve |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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| A man was killed in an accident on I-70 in St. Louis Christmas Eve morning after being hit by a pickup truck driver who lost control and struck him while the man was outside his vehicle.
The accident occurred Dec 24 when the victim had been involved in a car accident. He then got out of his car to check on the other drivers when a pickup truck also lost control of his vehicle and hit him. The man was taken to a local hospital, but sadly died later that day.
No one else involved in the accidents was seriously injured, and no charges have been filed as of yet. However, the family of the man killed could have a legal claim against the pickup truck driver for wrongful death if the driver is found to have been negligent. If you were injured in a car accident or lost a loved one because of the negligent or reckless driving of someone else, you may have a legal claim for compensation. Call the offices of Page Cagle in St. Louis today to speak with a skilled Auto Accident Attorney and schedule a free consultation. |
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| December 28, 2009 |
| UPS driver runs red light, kills one |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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| Maryland Police charged a UPS driver last week after the driver ran a red light and collided with another vehicle, killing the driver.
According to the reports, authorities charged the driver with negligent driving, failure to stop at a red light and failure to obey a traffic device.
When the accident occurred, the other driver was attempting to make a left turn just two miles from his home when the UPS driver struck his vehicle. The victim died at the scene, and his 9-year-old daughter was seriously injured.
If you or a loved one was injured in a car or truck accident, contacting a knowledgeable Car Accident Attorney immediately increases your chances of receiving damages for your injuries, including compensation for medical bills, lost wages and more. At Page Cagle in St. Louis, our premier team of personal injury attorneys are available now for a free consultation, so contract us today. |
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| December 26, 2009 |
| Plaintiff settles wrongful death suit for pedestrian death |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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| A wrongful death suit filed on behalf of an 82-year-old woman was settled last week for $65,000, with the damages divided among the woman's children and estate.
The May 11 accident occurred when the victim was attempting to walk across the street at a stop sign intersection. She walked in front of a pickup truck who was stopped at the stop sign, but the driver did not see her and continued to make a right turn.
The driver claimed he had let several cars pass before he pulled out, but did so right when the pedestrian was in front of his vehicle. The driver was not charged, but his insurance carrier settled with the family in the civil proceedings.
Injured in an auto accident? If so, do not hesitate to contact an Auto Accident Attorney right away to find out what your options are for compensation. Call the premier personal injury firm Page Cagle in St. Louis today for a free consultation. |
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| December 20, 2009 |
| Family gets $2.3 million after motorcycle crash involving officer |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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| The family of a motorcyclist who was killed in an accident involving a police offer won a $2.3 million verdict against the city named in the wrongful death suit.
At the time of the accident, the police officer was attempting to make a U-turn onto a highway and struck the motorcycle, killing the victim. The police officer suffered only minor injuries.
Although authorities found no criminal wrongdoing on behalf of the officer, the state Department of Public Safety issued him a ticket for an unsafe turn. The lawsuit used this as a basis for showing the officer was negligent and therefore, the city was also responsible for the officer's actions since he is an agent of the city.
If you were injured in an auto accident, it is important that you know your options when it comes to filing a claim for damages. At Page Cagle in St. Louis, we have a team of premier Personal Injury Attorneys who are available 24/7 for a free initial consultation. Contact us today. |
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| December 19, 2009 |
| Brothers file suit against trucking company and drivers involved in fatal crash |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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| The brothers of a truck accident victim have filed suit in California this month against four trucking companies and the drivers involved in a fatal truck accident in November 2008 for the wrongful death of their father, younger brother and two others.
According to the suit, the brothers alleged that one of the defendants was driving a tractor trailer and rear-ended the victim, pushing his vehicle under the rear of another semi-trailer. Everyone in the vehicle was killed.
At the time of the accident, a dust storm had made visibility more difficult, and the suit alleges that tractor trailers should have been off the road that morning due to repeated broadcasts of the storm warnings and cautions of reduced visibility. Thus, the brothers believe the defendants' negligent and unlawful conduct is responsible for their family members' deaths.
Were you or a family member injured in an accident involving a truck or big rig? If so, contact one of our experienced Truck Accident Attorneys at Page Cagle in St. Louis for a free consultation. |
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| December 16, 2009 |
| Illinois nursing home faces wrongful death suit |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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| Earlier this month, a family filed a wrongful death suit against an Illinois nursing home, alleging the staff was negligent and failed to properly treat multiple bedsores that resulted in sepsis and eventual death.
When the deceased was admitted to the nursing home, she had stage two bedsores after a week-long stay at a local hospital. The suit alleges that the staff failed to screen her upon arrival, develop a plan to treat the sores, and alert her physician about the sores. Consequently, she developed sepsis and died less than a month after her admission to the nursing home.
If your loved one has received poor or negligent care in a nursing home that resulted in injury or death, then it is very important you speak to a knowledgeable personal injury attorney to discuss your options. At Page Cagle in St. Louis, our experienced staff of p ersonal injury attorneys are available 24/7 for a free consultation, so contact us today. |
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| December 10, 2009 |
| Drunk driver kills four |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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| A tragic car accident took the lives of four people earlier this month when a drunk driver ran a stop light going about 40 mph and hit a sedan, killing the driver and all passengers in the car.
Initially, the drunk driver left the scene of the accident but returned a short time later, admitting to police that he had been drinking and voluntarily took a breathalyzer test. The sample yielded a BAC level nearly twice the legal limit.
The driver is currently being investigated for four felony charges, including vehicular homicide. A judge set his bail at $1 million. It is likely he could face both criminal and civil proceedings for his role in the accident.
Driving drunk is one of the worst things a person can do when they get behind the wheel as he not only risk his life, but the lives of others on the road. The families affected by this accident very likely have a claim against the driver for the loss of their loved ones. If you, too, were injured in a car accident involving a drunk driver, call our offices at Page Cagle in St. Louis today to speak with a skilled Drunk Driver Accident Attorney. Our personal injury team has the expertise to successfully litigate your claim and get you the compensation you deserve. |
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| December 08, 2009 |
| $5 million wrongful death suit filed over deaths of two teen highway workers |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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| Last month, two teenagers were working in a median in Tennessee when a truck driver veered off the road, striking the two workers and knocking down several metal fence posts. Both workers died at the scene.
This month, a wrongful death suit was filed seeking $5 million from the company that owned the truck. The suit alleged that the trucker was negligent and lost control of his truck possibly due to fatigue or because he was texting at the time of the accident.
The plaintiff is the mother of one of the worker's young daughter, and her attorney is seeking a jury trial.
Injured in an accident? Was the other driver at fault? If so, contact a Car Accident Attorney at Page Cagle in St. Louis today for a free consultation. |
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| December 07, 2009 |
| Eight vehicle truck accident kills one |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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| A recent accident in Illinois has once again shown how damaging truck accidents can be when truckers are negligent or fatigued from long hours.
The accident occurred on I-57 in Northern Illinois near Chicago when a semi-truck failed to observe a traffic stop, causing an eight-vehicle collision that killed one person an injured two others. Although no specific cause is known at this time, authorities believe the trucker may have been experiencing driver fatigue that affected his ability to pay attention.
If the accident does prove to have been the trucker's fault, both he and his employer could be liable to the families affected by this accident in civil litigation.
Traffic accidents involving trucks and other larger vehicles can have devastating results when the driver was negligent or reckless on the road. After getting in an accident, it is important to contact a Truck Accident Attorney immediately to learn your options for compensation. At Page Cagle in St. Louis, our premier personal injury attorneys are available now for a free consultation, so call us today. |
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| December 05, 2009 |
| Three people killed in semi-truck accident |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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| A tragic collision between an SUV and a semi truck in California earlier this month took the lives of three people after the SUV slammed into the back of the truck.
At the time of the accident, the big rig was parked on the side of the highway, and initial reports indicate the SUV did not brake before hitting the truck as there were no skid marks. The crash resulted in a blazing inferno, and the three people in the SUV were trapped and killed inside their vehicle.
The truck driver sustained only minor injures, and no charges have been filed.
If you or a loved one was injured in a traffic accident involving a semi-truck, call the offices of Page Cagle in St. Louis today to speak with one of our premier Truck Accident Attorneys today and schedule a free consultation. |
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| December 02, 2009 |
| Couple sues crib manufacturer over death of 7-month-old son |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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| Last May, a young Louisiana couple experienced an ultimate tragedy when they awoke to find their 7-month-old baby boy had suffocated in a crib with a defective drop-side rail. When they found their son, he was wedged between his crib and the rail, with his face pressed against the crib's mattress.
This month, the couple filed suit against the crib manufacturer for negligence and product liability, alleging that the crib was defective and did not include a warning of potential suffocation.
The lawsuit claims that the defendant's conduct was the direct and proximate causes of the baby's death, and as a result, he suffered conscious pain and suffering when he died from suffocation. Additionally, the couple suffered the wrongful death of their child.
Damages sought include funeral expenses, loss of care, comfort and companionship, pain and suffering, medical expenses, and more.
Just weeks ago, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a voluntary recall of more than two million cribs made by this manufacturer after a total of four infant deaths occurred from the defective drop-side design. In response, the crib manufacturer has offered a free kit for parents to convert the cribs and eliminate the safety hazard.
If your family was affected by a defective product, do not hesitate to contact an experienced Product Liability Attorney. At Page Cagle in St. Louis, we will fight aggressively for your claim in order to get you the compensation you deserve. Call us today for a free consultation.
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