Man struck while waiting at light reaches settlement

Scott Lauck//June 19, 2020//

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A man whose vehicle was struck from behind by a driver who had fallen asleep at the wheel reached a $100,000 settlement, according to his attorney.

Greg Klote of Halvorsen Klote in St. Louis said that on May 24, 2017, Mohammed Khan was driving his vehicle at Gravois Road and South Lindbergh Boulevard in Sunset Hills. Khan was stopped behind another vehicle at a stoplight when he was forcefully hit from behind by a vehicle that failed to stop at the light. Khan suffered back and spine injuries.

Klote said the driver of the vehicle, Barrett Baebler, admitted fault to Khan and the police officer at the scene. He allegedly stated that he had fallen asleep at the wheel, which was why he failed to even attempt to stop the vehicle.

The case was settled with the defendant’s insurer without litigation.

Motor-Vehicle Collision

Venue: St. Louis County

Case Number/Date: Not filed/April 7, 2020

Insurer: Electric Insurance

Special Damages: $62,585 in medical

Caption: Mohammed Khan v. Barrett Baebler

Plaintiff’s Attorneys: Samantha J. Orlowski and Greg Klote, Halvorsen Klote, St. Louis