Finney Injury Law

$20M

Wrongful Death

On Friday, August 5, 2022, a St. Charles County, MO jury agreed to hold a Kansas trucking company responsible for the death of a 19-year-old. The young man was traveling in the passenger seat of the family vehicle on Hwy-70 when the SUV was struck by a semi-truck causing catastrophic injury and ultimately his death. The trucking company denied culpability and offered $0 to settle, blaming his mother. A jury rendered a verdict of $20,025,000.00.

$10M

Auto Accident

In March of 2021, our client’s life was forever altered by a single, careless driver who ran a red light. An entrepreneur and go-getter, our client is a self-made business owner with a passion for getting things done. On that fateful day, however, everything came crashing down when a driver collided with our client’s truck, causing a ripple effect that would change his life forever. Despite the pain and hardships, our client never lost hope. He fought bravely through multiple surgeries, including multiple disk replacements in his neck and a fusion in his lower back, all while battling blood clots that threatened his life. But the road to recovery was long and arduous, and the toll it took on his business was immense. He had to entrust the job he loved to others and watch from the sidelines. However, our client refused to be counted out. He sought justice and turned to us to make it happen. Through countless communications with the insurance companies, we knew they would never see him as he truly was. We knew our client deserved his day in court and we took his case to trial. The St. Louis County jury of 12 that heard our client’s story was amazing and attentive throughout the entire process. Their dedication and commitment to their duties proved invaluable, awarding our client $10,000,000 for life-altering injuries suffered during the crash.

$4M

Auto Accident

Our client was on his way to Sunday mass when his life was abruptly altered by a serious crash. As our client proceeded eastbound on Kennerly Road, Defendant ran a blinking red light while traveling southbound on Tesson Ferry, violently striking our clients vehicle. The collision resulted in significant injuries: a fractured pelvis, four fractured ribs, & a large hematoma on his left knee. These injuries left our client facing an extended recovery, immense pain, & substantial disruptions to his daily life. From the outset, our firm treated our client’s case with the urgency and respect it deserved. We launched a thorough investigation to secure evidence, identify key witnesses, & demonstrate clear liability. Despite early resistance from the defense, we remained committed to securing full accountability & justice for our client. Thanks to the diligent work of our team, a verdict was reached that reflects the serious nature of our client’s injuries and the undeniable fault of the defendant. The resolution offers our client the financial resources needed to support his recovery & provides the peace of mind he deserves.

$3M

Truck Accident

In early March of 2020, our client was struck from behind by a top 50 National trucking company. Our client was driving on I-70 headed to a funeral. Immediately, based on body cam footage and 911 calls, the trucker blamed our client for “cutting (sic) off” and “stopping short.” Our client wasn’t sure of her injuries at the time and refused medical attention though she didn’t feel well. Her car was totaled. When we initially got the case, we could tell our client was in some serious discomfort. She is a wonderful woman who is a wife, mother and grandmother. She had just started a new job and could not keep up due to the pain. Eventually, she was forced to quit her job to focus on her physical health. As her treatment progressed, we began to see she needed some major surgeries. In the middle of COVID, she needed a shoulder surgery and a neck surgery. Fortunately, she was able to get them done, starting with the shoulder and then a multi-level replacement of discs in her neck. During all of this, we pushed forward with the fault aspect of her case. Our client had released her vehicle prior to hiring us so we needed to find it. We needed the data off of it. Alex tracked the car by the VIN and found in the bootheel of Missouri. He got in touch with the new owners of the car and we arranged a download using our Bosch CDR that we own and utilize. It showed exactly what we expected-our client was not swerving or stopping short. She gradually came to a halt based on traffic and there was zero evidence of her cutting into the lane in front of the trucker. The computer doesn’t lie. We also obtained ol employment records of our client which showed what a great and determined person she is. We focused hard on those facts and kept the pressure on. After aggressively litigating this case and sharing all of our info with the defense, they offered $1,000,000. We rejected it outright. After some back and forth, the case resolved for $2,950,000 for our client and her husband.

$2.5M

Premises Liability

Our client, a retired 4th-grade teacher turned part-time worker, whose life took an unexpected turn on May 17, 2020, in Crystal City, Missouri, when an unguarded and negligently placed pallet caused serious injury. While innocently perusing the aisles, our client’s foot became ensnared in an unguarded pallet on the sales floor, resulting in a catastrophic fall that fractured his femur. The aftermath was a cascade of medical interventions, including surgery and rehabilitation, leaving him reliant on a walker and robbed of the activities he once enjoyed. Despite Aldi’s initial settlement offer of $125,000.00, our client declined, recognizing that it failed to account for the profound impact of his injuries on his quality of life. With the support of our co-counsel and referral partner, we pursued legal action against Aldi, a multi-billion dollar company, holding them accountable for their failure to implement basic safety measures such as pallet protectors. Through diligent legal representation and strategic advocacy, we negotiated a settlement of $2,500,000.00, a figure commensurate with the extent of our client’s losses.

$2.5M

Auto Accident

A small business owner, our client worked hard to support his family. That was until a crashed terribly and unnaturally altered his life forever. Despite the efforts of the defense to blame him for the crash and say it was only worth $5,000, the jury saw through it.