Our client was crossing the street in Morgantown when she was struck by a large commercial truck hauling limestone from a quarry to a power plant. The impact threw her onto the sidewalk, causing multiple broken bones. Shockingly, the truck did not stop.
Through swift investigation, working alongside law enforcement and reviewing surveillance footage from multiple businesses, we identified the driver. He claimed he was unaware of the incident, but further investigation revealed a troubling history of hitting vehicles and driving off. It was even speculated that he may have been experiencing cognitive decline.
While the insurance company accepted liability, it refused to offer fair compensation. We filed a lawsuit in Monongalia County, West Virginia, and once the defense attorneys were confronted with the overwhelming evidence, they agreed to a fair and substantial settlement, securing justice for our client.
Type of Case: Pedestrian Accident – Hit-and-Run by Commercial Vehicle
Relevant Issues:
- Hit-and-run involving a large truck
- Multiple serious injuries, including broken bones
- Driver’s history of hit-and-run incidents
- Use of surveillance footage to identify the driver
- Insurance company’s initial refusal to pay fairly
- Substantial settlement after legal action