This week, a Chicago wrongful death attorney settled a suit regarding a semi-truck collision that killed Debra Cunningham of Danville, Illinois for $1,495,000.

Cunningham died in August of 2004 when a Dayton Freight Lines semi-tractor trailer collided with her vehicle at an intersection.  Henry Butler, the truck driver, failed to yield to a non-reflective stop sign the city placed in the intersection after a severe thunderstorm knocked out the traffic lights. 

Witnesses said that Cunningham had come to a complete stop, and after proceeding through the intersection, was hit by the semi.  She died from the force of the impact.

The suit named the City of Danville, Dayton Freight Lines, and Henry Butler as defendants in the case.  The Cunningham's attorney stated that the city bore some responsibility because the stop sign was in the wrong spot in the street and was non-reflective, which posed a direct risk to drivers passing through the intersection.  He also claimed that since Butler was familiar with that intersection, he should have known to stop.

Due to the size and weight of semis, accidents involving big trucks often have severe consequences.  If you or a loved one was injured or killed in a semi collision, the lawyers at Page Cagle in St. Louis can help.  We handle cases all over Illinois and Missouri, ensuring that our clients receive the most compensation possible.  Contact us today for a free consultation.