Two Commercial Motor Vehicles Collide in Construction Zone

On Saturday, September 12, 2009, Client was operating his 2007 International 9400L semi-tractor pulling a 2008 Vanguard box trailer in an easterly direction in a construction zone on U.S. Highway 54 in Camden County, Missouri.  A flagman controlling traffic in the construction zone turned his sign to indicate that westbound traffic should stop.  A 1988 Freightliner Dump Truck traveling in the westbound lane was unable to stop or slow in time to avoid striking a 1987 Freightliner Dump Truck directly in front of him, causing the 1987 Freightliner Dump Truck to swerve into the eastbound lane, directly into Client’s path, resulting in a nearly head-on collision.  Client sustained fractures to his right wrist, collarbone and a left rib, along with a large hematoma to the neck and multiple contusions and abrasions to various parts of the body.  Client still suffers pain in both legs, both feet, both arms, neck and back. 

Type of Action:           Bodily Injury/Collision Commercial Motor Vehicle  

Court:                         Circuit Court of Camden County

Total Settlement:          $215,000

Attorney for Plaintiff:          Jay Benson