THE INCIDENT
Our client was traveling northbound on Highway 61 near Troy, Missouri at approximately 11:00 p.m. when he was struck by a work truck driven by a 21-year-old who was drunk, high on marijuana, and speeding.
The at-fault driver fled the scene after the crash but was later located and arrested through a joint effort by the Wentzville and Troy Police Departments.
The collision left our client with serious injuries requiring extensive medical treatment, including a two-level cervical fusion — an injury that permanently affected his ability to work as a mechanic.
Knowing he needed experienced legal counsel to hold the at-fault driver accountable, our client turned to Cantor Injury Law. Partner Brian Winebright took on the case.
CASE CHALLENGES
Although the at-fault driver’s conduct was egregious (driving drunk, high on marijuana, speeding, and fleeing the scene) the liability policy still placed a ceiling on what could be recovered directly from the driver’s insurance.
Securing full and fair compensation for our client’s permanent, career-altering injuries meant building a case strong enough to convince the insurance company to pay out the full remaining policy limits.
STRATEGY & ADVOCACY
Brian sent a policy limits demand to the insurance company, outlining our client’s permanent injuries and the defendant’s egregious conduct. Backed by the strong evidence our team had gathered, the demand also put the insurer on notice that Cantor Injury Law was prepared to pursue a claim for punitive damages given the driver’s impaired, reckless behavior.
Faced with the strength of the evidence and the threat of punitive exposure, the insurance company agreed to pay the remaining policy limits to our client.
THE OUTCOME
Our efforts resulted in a $2,000,000 settlement for our client.
CLIENT IMPACT
The two-level cervical fusion required by the crash permanently affected our client’s ability to continue working as a mechanic.
HOW CANTOR INJURY LAW CAN HELP YOU
At Cantor Injury Law, we understand that insurance companies aren’t always looking out for you, especially when the at-fault driver’s own conduct was reckless or criminal. Our team knows how to build a case that demands full and fair compensation, even when policy limits threaten to cap what you can recover.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk or impaired driver, don’t settle for less than you deserve. Contact Cantor Injury Law today for a free consultation. Let us fight for your rights and help you move forward.
Call (314) 628-9999 — You Can Count on Cantor.
