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| June 29, 2010 |
| Truck Driver Charged with Homicide with by Vehicle |
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A truck driver has been charged with homicide by vehicle in a deadly five car crash on Route 209 in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, that has killed one and left several others with catastrophic injuries. Last Thursday evening four vehicles were stopped at a red light facing northbound when the tractor-trailer traveling northbound in the right lane failed to stop and crashed into the back of a Mini Cooper. The Mini Cooper then struck a Chevrolet Corvette and then crossed the intersection and crashed into a guard rail. The Corvette was pushed into the left lane and collided with a Chrysler 300. After striking the Mini Cooper the tractor trailer then continued straight and hit a Hyundai Santa Fe. The Hyundai was shoved into the intersection and the tractor trailer veered off the road and crashed into a traffic control pole and caught fire. The traffic control pole then fell on the Hyundai. The driver of the Hyundai and her passenger were air lifted to an area hospital.
The truck driver was arraigned on charges of homicide by vehicle, following too close, and careless driving.
When a truck driver is negligent, the effects are often deadly. Catastrophic injuries can be a result of truck accidents as well as wrongful deaths. If you or a loved one were hurt in a semi truck accident due to the negligent or reckless driving, you may have a legal claim for compensation.
Contact the Cagle Law today to speak with an experienced truck accident attorney and dedicated St. Louis personal injury lawyer about filing a personal injury claim or wrongful death claim.
personal injury To schedule a consultation to discuss your claim, please contact the firm today at (800) 716-2621 |
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| June 28, 2010 |
| 41 Year Old Man Dies After Jet Ski Accident |
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A 41 year-old Maryland man was in a Jet Ski- boat collision Saturday evening. He suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash. There were no other victims at the time of the crash. A boater reported the crash and held the injured man alongside his boat until the Coast Guard crew arrived at the scene. The man was flown to Baltimore to the shock trauma center. Maryland Natural Resources Police are investigating the accident.
Injured in a Boating Accident in St. Louis Area?
If you have suffered an injury in a boating accident or Jet Ski accident in or around St. Louis, Missouri, it's in your best interest to consult an attorney at the Cagle Law Firm as soon as possible to discuss your legal rights and options. Under Missouri personal injury law, boating and Jet Ski accident victims may be legally entitled to compensation if the accident was caused by the negligent, reckless, or careless actions of another. This might include negligence on the part of another boat operator, or on the part of a company or corporation. At the Cagle Law Firm, we will thoroughly analyze the circumstances leading up to you or your loved one's accident to determine who is at fault for the accident and thus liable for injuries. From there, we will aggressively pursue a verdict or settlement for maximum compensation. Our goal is to ensure you are justly compensated for your pain and suffering, emotional trauma, medical bills, lost wages, and any other hardship incurred due to the accident.
Contact the Cagle Law today to speak with an experienced and dedicated St. Louis personal injury lawyer about filing a boating, Jet Ski or wrongful death claim.
To schedule a consultation to discuss your claim, please contact the firm today at (800) 716-2621 |
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| June 23, 2010 |
| Driver Going Wrong-Way Crashes Into Tractor Trailer |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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A driver traveling in the wrong direction on I-70 crashed into a tractor trailer this morning near Kansas City. The driver was traveling west on an east bound lane. Missouri Highway Patrol drew blood from the driver to check the driver's blood alcohol level, however, it is unknown at this time if there will be charges. The driver sustained injuries in the collision with the tractor-trailer and I-70 was closed for an hour for auto accident clean up.
When a driver is negligent, the effects are often deadly. Catastrophic injuries can be a result of truck accidents as well as wrongful deaths. If you or a loved one were hurt in an auto accident or truck accident due to the negligent or reckless driving, you may have a legal claim for compensation.
Contact the Cagle Law today to speak with an experienced truck accident attorney and dedicated St. Louis personal injury lawyer about filing a personal injury claim or wrongful death claim.
To schedule a consultation to discuss your claim, please contact the firm today at (800) 716-2621
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| June 19, 2010 |
| Five Motorcycle Deaths within 48 Hours |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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Five people were killed in motorcycle related accidents over last weekend in western New York. Surprising to many people is the fact that the majority of the motorcyclists killed were in their 50's. Safety experts say that this is not all that surprising for a several reasons. Many older motorcyclists got their licenses in the 1970's and can now afford larger, more powerful motorcycles. Also, many older motorcyclist wear novelty helmets called "peanut" helmets that do not provide the protection of standard helmets. Motorcyclists wearing the peanut helmets are frequently seriously injured in accidents from which they should be walking away or sustaining only minor injuries. Other serious complicating factors are the texting, talking on cell phones, and listening to loud music from radios and iPods by motorist which distracts them from paying attention to motorcyclist on the roadways. The beginning of the summer season is an adjustment time as well as motorist are not as accustomed to so many more motorcycles on the roadways or being aware of them.
Motorcyclist can keep themselves safer by wearing appropriate helmets and taking motorcycle safety driving courses so they can be better defensive drivers.
The five fatalities included four men and one woman. Alcohol was a factor in one fatality when a 48 year old woman was ejected off the back of the motorcycle she was on. The driver of the motorcycle sustained serious injuries and was charged with vehicular manslaughter. A 29 year-old man died at a hospital resulting from catastrophic injures he sustained when he was ejected from his motorcycle in a motorcycle-van collision where the force of the impact hurled the motorcycle onto him as he lay on the shoulder.
A 50 year-old man died after he missed a curve and hit a guard rail and sign post and suffered full body trauma. And another 50 year -old man was killed when he was ejected from his motorcycle after he lost control. He was wearing a helmet but sustained serious injuries to his upper body. And early Saturday, a 56 year -old man was killed when he and his passenger were ejected from their motorcycle it left the road. The passenger was flown to a local hospital and is stable.
Injured in a Motorcycle Accident in St. Louis?
If you have suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident in or around St. Louis, Missouri, it's in your best interest to consult an attorney at the Cagle Law Firm as soon as possible to discuss your legal rights and options. Under Missouri personal injury law, motorcycle accident victims are legally entitled to compensation if the accident was caused by the negligent, reckless, or careless actions of another. This might include negligence on the part of another motorist on the road, or on the part of a company or corporation. For example, if a defect with the motorcycle causes an accident to occur, such as brake failure, the company that manufactured the motorcycle can be held liable for damages. At the Cagle Law Firm, we will thoroughly analyze the circumstances leading up to you or your loved one's accident to determine who is at fault for the accident and thus liable for injuries. From there, we will aggressively pursue a verdict or settlement for maximum compensation. Our goal is to ensure you are justly compensated for your pain and suffering, emotional trauma, medical bills, lost wages, and any other hardship incurred due to the accident.
Contact the Cagle Law today to speak with an experienced and dedicated St. Louis personal injury lawyer about filing a motorcycle accident or wrongful death claim.
To schedule a consultation to discuss your claim, please contact the firm today at (800) 716-2621
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| June 18, 2010 |
| Illinois Truck Accident Kills Three and Involves Nine Vehicles |
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A chain reaction multiple car and semi accident occurred on Interstate 57 and three women were ultimately killed last weekend. According to the Illinois State Police several cars were slowing down to merge into one-lane traffic when a truck driver apparently got distracted and did not realize how fast he was going. He crashed into a Trailblazer, collided with several other cars and set off a chain reaction that involved nine vehicles in the fatal auto accident. The three women killed were all in the Trailblazer and were from Mississippi and on their way to visit an Illinois Amish community. They were almost to their destination when the multi-car and semi truck accident occurred. The accident happened about 135 miles east of St. Louis and 65 miles west of Terre Haute, Indiana. When the local emergency teams responded to the scene they discovered that three of the four women in the SUV were dead. After being rear ended the Trailblazer went off the road and burst into flames, the driver sustained serious burns. An Equinox was also involved in the accident and was so destroyed that some oberservers thought it was upside down as they could not tell where the wheels A woman and her daughter actually were removed or crawled out. A woman sustained serious injuries, but the 11 year old daughter apparently crawled out and was walking around. Thirteen people were injured in the accident, two of which were critical. The interestate was closed from 5 p.m. until approximately 1 a.m. while road crews cleaned up the accidents.
When a truck driver is negligent, the effects are often deadly. Catastrophic injuries can be a result of truck accidents as well as wrongful deaths. If you or a loved one were hurt in a semi truck accident due to the negligent or reckless driving, you may have a legal claim for compensation.
Contact the Cagle Law today to speak with an experienced truck accident attorney and dedicated St. Louis personal injury lawyer about filing a personal injury claim or wrongful death claim.
personal injury To schedule a consultation to discuss your claim, please contact the firm today at (800) 716-2621 |
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| June 17, 2010 |
| Deaths Due to ATV's Increase in Summer Months - Safety is Priority |
| Posted By Zane Cagle |
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The use of all-terrain vehicles (ATV) can be a fun, summer experience, however, accidents and visits to emergency rooms due to ATV's are quickly increasing in these summer months. A hospital in Springfield, Missouri has reported that ER visits due to ATV accidents is up more than 50 % compared to this time last year. In the last four months, they have had 29 ATV related accidents opposed to 12 in the same time frame last year. Nationally, news reports note that from 5/25/10 to 6/7/10 there have been at least 41 deaths, and 13 of those deaths were under the age of 16.
There are significant risks involved in riding ATV's, specifically, if one is racing. Injuries such as severe brain injury, spinal cord trauma, multiple fractures to the upper and lower extremities, abdominal trauma; facial and dental injuries can be the result of ATV accidents.
ATVs can easily flip on tricky terrain, and adding passengers can make it harder to maintain balance.
ATVSafety.gov gives a number of helpful safety tips:
*Experience is important when riding an ATV
* All new riders are encouraged to take a training course which are offered nation wide
*Wear the appropriate gear
*Wear the age/size appropriate helmet
*Do not ride on paved roads or at night
*Do not ride tandem on a 1-up ATV
*Children under the age of 16 years should never ride an adult-sized ATV
The website offers many riding safety tips in regard to riding safely on various types of terrain.
New and experienced ATV riders should refresh their skills and awareness of the dangers that are accompanied with riding all terrain vehicles. Nationally, news reports note that from 5/25/10 to 6/7/10 there have been at least 41 deaths, and 13 of those deaths were under the age of 16.
Injured in an ATV Accident in St. Louis?
If you have suffered an injury in a ATV or motorcycle accident in or around St. Louis, Missouri, it's in your best interest to consult an attorney at the Cagle Law Firm as soon as possible to discuss your legal rights and options. Under Missouri personal injury law, motorcycle accident victims are legally entitled to compensation if the accident was caused by the negligent, reckless, or careless actions of another. At the Cagle Law Firm, we will thoroughly analyze the circumstances leading up to you or your loved one's accident to determine who is at fault for the accident and thus liable for injuries. From there, we will aggressively pursue a verdict or settlement for maximum compensation. Our goal is to ensure you are justly compensated for your pain and suffering, emotional trauma, medical bills, lost wages, and any other hardship incurred due to the accident.
Contact the Cagle Law today to speak with an experienced and dedicated St. Louis personal injury lawyer about filing a motorcycle accident or wrongful death claim.
To schedule a consultation to discuss your claim, please contact the firm today at (800) 716-2621 |
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| June 11, 2010 |
| Six-Year Old Girl Killed After High-Speed Chase |
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A six year-old girl was killed when she was hit by a car involved in a Los Angeles Police high-speed chase. Los Angeles Police were chasing a suspect they had witnesses making a drug deal. The suspect lost control of his car in a residential area and struck the little girl and pinned her against a stone wall. The tragic pedestrian accident occurred Thursday evening. The six year-old sustained serious injuries and died at the hospital. Two passengers in the suspect's car were taken into custody; however, the driver fled the scene and has not been apprehended. The officers witnessed the suspect flinging a gun from the car during the chase.
While criminal charges may follow against the driver and or passengers, there are also civil suit possibilities regarding wrongful death. Another possible claim is property damage. Families can file a suit for wrongful death due to the negligence of the drivers in this type of situation.
It is 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 or pedistrian contact the Cagle Law today to speak with an experienced and dedicated St. Louis personal injury lawyer about filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
To schedule a consultation to discuss your claim, please contact the firm today at (800) 716-2621 |
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| June 10, 2010 |
| Motorcyclist Dies After Crash |
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A Washington man is dead after he was struck from behind by a Camry as he was stopped on his motorcycle at a red light in St. Peters. The motorcyclist was sitting eastbound on Highway 94 at Kisker Road when an eastbound Toyota Camry struck him just after the light changed to green. The Washington man was thrown from his 2010 Triumph. The motorcyclist suffered catastrophic injures that led to his death. The police have not determined why the Toyota Camry re-ended the motorcyclist.
Injured in a Motorcycle Accident in St. Louis?
If you have suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident in or around St. Louis, Missouri, it's in your best interest to consult an attorney at the Cagle Law Firm as soon as possible to discuss your legal rights and options. Under Missouri personal injury law, motorcycle accident victims are legally entitled to compensation if the accident was caused by the negligent, reckless, or careless actions of another. This might include negligence on the part of another motorist on the road, or on the part of a company or corporation. For example, if a defect with the motorcycle causes an accident to occur, such as brake failure, the company that manufactured the motorcycle can be held liable for damages. At the Cagle Law Firm, we will thoroughly analyze the circumstances leading up to you or your loved one's accident to determine who is at fault for the accident and thus liable for injuries. From there, we will aggressively pursue a verdict or settlement for maximum compensation. Our goal is to ensure you are justly compensated for your pain and suffering, emotional trauma, medical bills, lost wages, and any other hardship incurred due to the accident.
Contact the Cagle Law today to speak with an experienced and dedicated St. Louis personal injury lawyer about filing a motorcycle accident or wrongful death claim.
To schedule a consultation to discuss your claim, please contact the firm today at (800) 716-2621
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| June 06, 2010 |
| 10 Year Old Dead After Bizarre Boating Accident |
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A 10-year old is dead after suffering catasphrophic injuries when an outboard motor landed on him as he was a passenger in a boat. The boat apparently ran over some dredge pipes and those pipes caused the motor to be catapulted into the boat. The motor weighed hundreds of pounds. Authorities are invesitgating how the motor disconnected from the boat as heavy brackets generally secure such a motor. Dredgers pump out the silt from the bottom of the lake and float up when not in use, however, warning signs are posted at every boat ramp. Authorities have determined that the boat was moving at a high rate of speed but also have determined that alcohol was not factor. It is important to stay at least a 100 feet away from dredge pipes and if you do have to cross dredge pipe lines, it is essential to slow down. The 10 year old was a fourth grader.
Injured in a Boating Accident in St. Louis Area?
If you have suffered an injury in a boating accident or Jet Ski accident in or around St. Louis, Missouri, it's in your best interest to consult an attorney at the Cagle Law Firm as soon as possible to discuss your legal rights and options. Under Missouri personal injury law, boating and Jet Ski accident victims may be legally entitled to compensation if the accident was caused by the negligent, reckless, or careless actions of another. This might include negligence on the part of another boat operator, or on the part of a company or corporation. At the Cagle Law Firm, we will thoroughly analyze the circumstances leading up to you or your loved one's accident to determine who is at fault for the accident and thus liable for injuries. From there, we will aggressively pursue a verdict or settlement for maximum compensation. Our goal is to ensure you are justly compensated for your pain and suffering, emotional trauma, medical bills, lost wages, and any other hardship incurred due to the accident.
Contact the Cagle Law today to speak with an experienced and dedicated St. Louis personal injury lawyer about filing a boating, Jet Ski or wrongful death claim.
To schedule a consultation to discuss your claim, please contact the firm today at (800) 716-2621 |
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| June 04, 2010 |
| Federal Railroad Admin Propose Ban on Cell Phones & Electronic Devices |
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Last week the Federal Railroad Administration proposed the banning of the use of cell phones and electronic devices by railroad operating employees. Due to the increase in railroad accidents because of these devices, the FRA is considering these new rules. The language of these proposed rules cite examples of accidents with FELA related injuries attributed to the use of these types of distracting devices. Frequently, the injured party is a railroad employee and protected under FELA. A train accident attorney is required when railroad workers are injured in order to protect their legal rights.
Attorney Zane Cagle is aware that every person's case is different - if you or a family member has been injured in any type of train accident in Missouri or Illinois, you can count on complete legal representation for your railway wreck case from a competent lawyer from our St. Louis law firm. Even if your case involves wrongful death of one or more people, the attorneys are prepared to handle every type of railroad accident case. Contact a FELA attorney today at The Cagle Law Firm in St. Louis today to schedule a free consultation.
To schedule a consultation to discuss your claim, please contact the firm today at (800) 716-2621 |
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| June 02, 2010 |
| Elderly Woman Dies and Two Injured in Two-Car Crash |
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A 90-year old St. Louis woman was killed Memorial Day in a two-car crash. She was passenger in a car driven by her granddaughter. Another passenger in the car was also injured. The granddaughter was driving a Honda and attempted to make a turn and did not see the Jeep Grand Cherokee at the intersection of Interstate 70 and Ind 9. The driver of the Cherokee said he was driving northbound on Ind. 9 from New Road when the driver of the Honda hit him. The Cherokee collided with the Honda's passenger side. The St. Louis grandmother was air lifted to a local hospital and later died due to her catastrophic injuries. The other two passengers in the Honda were treated for minor injuries due to the auto accident.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident, Zane Cagle at the Cagle Law Firm can assist you to determine if you have a claim or lawsuit. Using a St. Louis attorney such as Zane Cagle allows you the resources to pursue damages and recover medical bills that are overwhelming after an injury. At the Cagle Law Firm, an experienced St. Louis Accident Attorney can review your claim and help you file a lawsuit against the person responsible for your accident or injury or to help you to determine if you have a wrongful death claim or a claim for personal injury damages contact the Cagle Law firm today.
To schedule a consultation to discuss your claim, please contact the firm today at (800) 716-2621 |
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