Rear-end collisions involving commercial trucks are often quickly blamed on the passenger vehicle. In this case, the defendant trucking company argued that our client was at fault for rear-ending a flatbed trailer that was visible in the slow lane. CBPW’s investigation proved that narrative was wrong and exposed serious safety...
Case Highlights
CBPW Secures $3 Million Settlement in Devastating Collision Between Motorcycle and 18-Wheeler
Trucking companies and commercial drivers are held to strict federal safety standards for a reason. When they violate those rules, the consequences can be catastrophic. In a case handled by Cook, Barkett, Ponder and Wolz, a left-turning 18-wheeler caused a tragic crash that claimed one life and forever changed another....
CBPW Secures Nearly $2 Million in Bad Faith Insurance Settlement After a Missouri Car Crash
When you’re injured in a car crash, you expect the insurance company to treat you fairly. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. Cook, Barkett, Ponder and Wolz fought tirelessly for a client after the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier refused to pay the Missouri policy limits, and the result was a...
CBPW Secures $4.5 Million Judgment After Test-Drive Collision Causes Serious Spine Injuries
Test drives are supposed to be controlled, supervised, and safe. But when a dealership allows an inattentive driver behind the wheel, the consequences can be catastrophic. Cook, Barkett, Ponder and Wolz secured a $4.5 million judgment for a client whose life was upended when a negligent test driver caused...
CBPW Uncovers Hidden Liability in Complex T-Bone Collision Case
Comparative fault cases often require deep investigation, expert analysis, and a legal team willing to dig far beyond the initial police report. That’s exactly what happened in this T-bone collision case referred to Cook, Barkett, Ponder and Wolz: a case that ultimately revealed an additional defendant and resulted in a...
CBPW Secures $950,000 Settlement in Major Trucking Litigation Case
When a commercial truck driver fails to follow basic safety rules on the road, the consequences can be life-changing. The team at Cook, Barkett, Ponder and Wolz secured a $950,000 settlement for a client who was seriously injured when an 18-wheeler crashed into the back of his vehicle. The...
CBPW Proves Liability in Complex Commercial Vehicle Collision, Securing Confidential Settlement
Commercial motor vehicle cases often involve conflicting accounts, high-stakes injuries, and the need for expert analysis to uncover what truly happened. In a recent case handled by Cook, Barkett, Ponder and Wolz, our litigation team successfully established liability against a commercial cement truck operator after a serious collision...
CBPW Secures $150,000 Settlement in Complex Firetruck Collision Involving Phantom Vehicle
Some cases begin simply and quickly turn into complicated legal battles involving sovereign immunity, phantom vehicles, and multiple insurance carriers. That was the situation in a case handled by Cook, Barkett, Ponder and Wolz, where our team stepped in shortly before trial and secured a $150,000 settlement without the...
CBPW Secures $1.8 Million Settlement After Tree-Service Truck Pulls Into Client’s Path
When companies fail to follow basic safety rules, and when critical evidence mysteriously goes missing, the consequences can be severe. In a case handled by Cook, Barkett, Ponder and Wolz, a tree-trimming service truck pulled directly into the path of our client’s vehicle, causing a violent crash that left...
CBPW Secures $3.25 Million Settlement in Catastrophic Rear-End Collision Involving Defective Seat Design
Some collisions cause far more damage than they should. Not because of the crash itself, but because of the way a vehicle fails to protect the person inside. In a case handled by Cook, Barkett, Ponder and Wolz, a man’s life was permanently altered when he was rear-ended at high...
CBPW Secures $400,000 Settlement After Driving School Negligence Leads to Severe Crash
Driving schools are trusted to guide new drivers safely, but when instructors fail to follow basic safety protocols, the results can be catastrophic. In a case handled by Cook, Barkett, Ponder and Wolz, a student driver’s failure to yield caused a serious collision that left our client with significant...
CBPW Secures $400,000 Settlement in Disputed Liability Semi-Truck Collision
When liability is disputed, especially in cases involving commercial trucks, the path to justice becomes more complex. Cook, Barkett, Ponder and Wolz successfully resolved a challenging disputed liability trucking case in Missouri’s Bootheel region, securing a $400,000 settlement at mediation for a client who suffered severe injuries. The Collision: A...