Recent Blog Posts in January 2010 |
| January 29, 2010 |
| Family of truck accident victim files suit against tollway authority |
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| A Texas family filed a wrongful death suit earlier this month over a fatal truck accident on a Dallas tollway, naming the truck driver and a Texas toll company as defendants.
In the suit, the family alleges that the trucker was following too closely to another vehicle when he lost control of his truck and hit a median, causing a large piece of concrete to crash through the windshield of the victim's car in the opposite lane, killing him instantly.
The family also named a Texan highway toll company and other parties who were responsible for the engineering, construction or maintenance on the tollway.
In addition to civil action, the trucker was indicted for criminally negligent homicide, which is a state jail felony in Texas.
Injured in a truck accident? If so, call the law offices of Page Cagle in St. Louis today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Truck Accident Attorney to learn your options for legal compensation. |
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| January 27, 2010 |
| Parents file suit against daycare over toddler's death |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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| A tragic accident in 2007 took the life of a toddler when he fell into a septic tank outside his daycare center. This month, the parents have filed suit against the daycare, alleging negligence for failing to secure the tank's lid.
Investigation into the accident revealed that the tank's lid was damaged when a truck backed into it about a month prior to the toddler's death. The parents allege that if the daycare had repaired the damage, the toddler would not have fallen and drowned.
Have you been injured in an accident that was the result of someone else's negligent conduct, it is important you contact a Personal Injury Attorney as soon as possible to preserve your claim. Contact the law office of Page Cagle in St. Louis today to schedule a consultation. |
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| January 26, 2010 |
| Wrongful Death suit filed after Illinois pedestrian killed in accident |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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| A wrongful death suit has been filed in Kane County, IL over a traffic accident that fatally injured a woman who was attempting to cross the road.
According to the suit, the accident occurred this past August around 10 a.m., and a 66-year-old woman was struck by a pickup truck driven by the 31-year-old defendant as she was leaving the post office. The complaint alleges the defendant failed to, "honk, drive safely, or pay attention." The defendant was also cited by police for failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care.
Traffic accidents are an all too common cause of personal injury, but it is still important for injured parties to seek legal counsel to ensure they are getting the maximum compensation they deserve. If you were injured or lost a loved one in a car accident, contact a Car Accident Attorney at Page Cagle in St. Louis to schedule a free consultation. |
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| January 24, 2010 |
| Lawsuit filed against KU Fraternity after student dies from alcohol poisoning |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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| The parents of a Kansas University student who died inside his fraternity house in 2008 filed a lawsuit against the fraternity and ten of its members earlier this month, alleging that the fraternity and its members did nothing to prevent underage drinking, and actually challenged the boy, who was a pledge at the time, to drink large quantities of alcohol. Furthermore, despite signs of, "obvious intoxication and a massive head injury," the defendants failed to seek medical help for the teen.
According to reports, the teen was found unresponsive in his bed at the fraternity house. Autopsy showed the victim had a BAC concentration of .362 percent at the time of his death, leading the coroner to conclude he died from alcohol poisoning.
In the four-count suit, the plaintiffs seek damages in excess of $75,000, a potion of which the family says they will donate to the university to educate student about hazing and alcohol consumption.
If you were injured in an accident, or lost a loved one because of someone else's negligent, intentional, or reckless behavior, contact a Personal Injury Attorney at the offices of Page Cagle in St. Louis today to schedule a free consultation. |
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| January 21, 2010 |
| Wrongful death suit filed against parents who provided alcohol to teen |
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| In a wrongful death suit filed in Massachusetts over alcohol-related drowning, a mother alleged that two adults and five minors provided alcohol to her 17-year-old daughter on the night of her death.
The lawsuit alleges that the teen became "severely intoxicated" during the course of multiple parties on October 17, 2008 before wandering away from one of them and drowning in a nearby swamp. According to the plaintiff's attorney, the complaint primarily relates to the illegal provision of alcohol to underage drinkers, including the deceased, and allowing the teens to party at the defendant's homes.
If you lost a loved one because of someone else's wrongful acts, you may have a wrongful death claim and should seek counsel as soon as possible to ensure the preservation of your cause of action. At Page Cagle in St. Louis, we have a team of skilled Personal Injury Attorneys ready to hear your story and begin the process of filing a complaint. Contact us today for a free consultation. |
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| January 20, 2010 |
| Moto Mart slip and fall case settled |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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A hotly contested premises liability suit filed against a Moto Mart in Edwardsville finally settled last week, with the plaintiff's receiving just under $390,000.
The plaintiff alleged he was was seriously injured when he slipped and fell on the defendant's premises. His attorney asked the jury to award more than $2 million to the plaintiffs, but the judge ultimately directed the verdict before it could be decided on by jurors.
The settlement comes after much wrangling between the opposing counsels, and even an imposition of sanctions against the defendant for its conduct during discovery.
If you were injured in a slip and fall accident, whether it was because of slippery or otherwise unsafe conditions, you may have a claim for compensation. Contact one of our Slip and Fall Accident Attorneys at Page Cagle in St. Louis today to schedule a free consultation. |
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| January 18, 2010 |
| Mother dies in fatal car wreck involving school bus |
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| A school bus filled with an entire high school basketball team in Minnesota collided head-on with a car on an icy road last week, killing a 27-year-old mother and critically injured her husband.
Although the roads could have been the cause of the accident, authorities claim they are still looking into what caused the crash.
Fortunately, the bus passengers and a 3-year-old boy in the car were not seriously harmed in the accident, but the boy's father remained in critical condition on Friday.
Although this was a tragic accident, Authorities credit the outcome to driver of the bus, saying it could have been much worse if it weren't for how well he handled the snow and ice.
Were you injured in an accident involving a bus or large truck? If so, call the offices of Page Cagle in St. Louis today to speak with an experienced Truck Accident Attorney to learn your options for legal compensation and to schedule your free consultation. |
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| January 16, 2010 |
| Adolescent driver causes fatal crash |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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| An 11-year-old boy was behind the wheel of a Honda Civic with his sister, mother, and one other in the backseat when he ran a stop sign, causing a tragic accident that killed his family and critically injured the passenger of the other vehicle.
What investigators are trying to figure out now is why the young boy was driving in the first place. According to those who knew her, the boy's mother was always, "very responsible and very involved," with her children. This observation made the fact that neither the mother or the younger sister were wearing a seatbelt even more shocking to friends of the family.
The driver of the other vehicle was fortunate enough to walk away from the accident, but the fourth passenger from the Civic remains in critical condition at a local hospital. No charges have been filed as of yet as California Highway Patrol is still waiting to speak with the hospitalized passenger.
Car accidents can have severe and tragic consequences when one of multiple drivers behave recklessly or negligently behind the wheel. If you were injured in a car accident, it is important you know what your options are as far as legal compensation for your injuries and more. Call the law offices of Page Cagle in St. Louis today to speak one-on-one with a skilled Car Accident Attorney. The consultation is free, so contact us today. |
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| January 14, 2010 |
| CPSC enforces new rules for baby product manufacturers after recalls |
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| After several recent baby product recalls, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has imposed new regulations on manufacturers.
In a unanimous vote, the CPSC decided to require all manufacturers to keep track of product owners by providing consumers with postage-paid registration forms. The goal is to alert consumers about recalls faster, especially recalls which could be life threatening to infants and toddlers.
Just in 2009, millions of consumers were affected by three different recalls involving cribs, strollers and car seats. The CPSC is hopefully that the new regulations will help parents keep their children safe from defective products that pose direct dangers to their safety.
If you were injured by a defective product, you could have a claim for legal compensation. Call our office today and speak with a knowledgeable Defective Product Attorney at Page Cagle in St. Louis. |
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| January 12, 2010 |
| Semi-truck accident kills toddler, injures rest of family |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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| A tragic semi truck crash in Georgia killed a three-year-old boy and severely injured the rest of the family when their minivan was rear ended.
According to news reports, evidence indicates that the truck driver didn't even hit his brakes before plowing into the van, going an estimated 70 mph. Other details about the crash, however, are less clear and the Police are still trying to figure out how the trucker didn't see the slowed traffic or why he failed to hit his brakes.
Although trucks make up only a small percentage of vehicles on the road, they cause a much larger percentage of traffic deaths. After getting injured in a truck accident, it is important to speak with a Truck Accident Attorney to begin the process of filing a claim. At Page Cagle, we have a team of attorneys who specialize in truck accident litigation, and we are available 24/7 for a free consultation. |
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| January 06, 2010 |
| Wrongful death suit filed after pharmacy error kills Michigan man |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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| The family of a man killed in Michigan has filed a wrongful death suit after a pharmacy gave him the wrong dose of a drug and caused his death.
The suit alleges that the pharmacy was negligent in September 2007 when it filled a prescription written by the doctor for ten times the appropriate dose, causing the victim to overdose on the cancer treatment drug Temodar. The doctor was also named in the suit, but he settled with the family.
The family claims the pharmacy should have caught the error and contacted the doctor to clarify which dose was appropriate.
If you were injured or lost a family member due to someone else's negligent action, it is important you speak with a Personal Injury Attorney as soon as possible to learn about your legal options. At Page Cagle in St. Louis, our premier staff of injury attorneys are available now to schedule a free consultation. Call us today. |
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| January 05, 2010 |
| Car crash kills one teen, injures four |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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| A tragic car accident took the life of a teen driver, and injured four of his passengers last week when the teen bottomed out his Acura on a rural road, causing the car to spin out of control.
According to early reports, witnesses claimed the car was speeding extremely fast when they heard the car bottom out in a dip before twisting off the road, ejecting some of the five teens inside. Police estimate his speed to have been 85 mph, with a posted limit of 35 mph.
The driver was announced dead at the scene, while one of the male passengers was still in critical condition. Two female passengers were also transported to other hospitals with serious, but nonlife-threatening injuries.
If you were injured in a car accident, you could have a claim for compensation. Call the law office of Page Cagle in St. Louis today for a free consultation with an experienced Car Accident Attorney. |
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