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Plaintiff obtains $600K settlement in crash after defense expert excluded
After several years of debate over the causation of a confidential plaintiff’s injuries, their attorney secured a $600,000 settlement a week before trial.
Plaintiff wins six-figure settlement in rear-end crash despite lack of police report
A plaintiff secured a $100,000 settlement after a rear-end crash despite no police report, overcoming causation disputes and treatment delays.
Woman left in pain settles suit against driver who rear-ended her
A woman whose life was altered forever when a driver rear-ended her vehicle, sandwiching her between the defendant driver and the car in front of her, won a $155,000 settlement.
Defense prevails in rear-end collision case as jury fixates on damages
The defense secures verdict in a Jackson County rear-end collision trial after jury questions $3.2M back and spine injury damages claim.
Plaintiff wins six-figure settlement for client rear-ended by commercial truck
A St. Louis attorney secured a $475,000 settlement after a commercial truck rear-ended a driver, causing knee surgery, soft tissue injuries and major damage.
Woman who lost job after head injury in crash wins seven-figure settlement
A St. Louis jury awarded $1.38 million to a plaintiff who lost her career after a rear-end crash caused a concussion and lasting head injuries.
Injury claim from truck rear-end collision settles pretrial
A nearly $2 million settlement was reached in a rear-end motor vehicle collision case involving a commercial trucking company.
Cole County jury sides with defendant in crash lawsuit
A Cole County jury ruled the defendant was not at fault in a 2019 rear-end crash, rejecting the plaintiff’s claims linking the collision to shoulder surgeries.
Jury sides with defense in minor fender bender
A low-speed accident with two drivers stopped at a traffic signal has resulted in a defense verdict from a Jackson County jury.
Plaintiff injured in rear-end crash obtains $266,000 settlement
A plaintiff who sustained injuries after being rear-ended in a motor vehicle collision was awarded a $266,000 settlement in Jackson County.
Motorcyclist obtains six-figure settlement after rear-end crash with uninsured driver
A motorcyclist secured a $125K settlement after a rear-end crash with an uninsured trailer lacking brake lights, causing severe injuries and missed work.
$150K settlement reached in low impact rear-end crash
A 60-year-old woman reached a $150,000 settlement after a low-speed rear-end crash caused neck and back injuries requiring extensive treatment.
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