St. Louis County, MO Verdict of $1,600,000.00

By Zane T. Cagle | March 7, 2024 |

A rear-end collision involving Plaintiff occurred on July 8, 2021 on the exit ramp of McDonnel Blvd and Interstate 270. Plaintiff sustained neck and mid-back pain symptoms following the crash. Plaintiff offered to settle case for policy limits of $25,000.00 in November 2021. The last demand by the Plaintiff was $750,000. The insurance carrier declined the offers and later offered $400,000 the Friday before trial. Plaintiff declined and proceeded to trial.

Prior to trial, defendant admitted liability. During trial, defense counsel focused on physical therapy notes and argued that plaintiff was back to normal and his symptoms were not serious. Plaintiff’s treating physicians supported that Plaintiff would need continued spinal care, if not a future surgery.
The jury awarded Plaintiff $1,600,000.

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Zane T. Cagle

Zane T. Cagle is the founding president and lead trial attorney at The Cagle Law Firm. With a strong dedication to his clients, he has built a reputation for his tenacious representation in personal injury cases, ensuring each client's unique story is heard. Areas of Practice: Personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death. Bar Admissions: Supreme Court of Missouri, Illinois & Kentucky. Superior Court of U.S. Virgin Islands Education: Washington University School of Law. Awards: Super Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers Association, 10 Best in Missouri for Customer Satisfaction.

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