Attorney David M. Stegall's Legal Cases

Criminal defense

Attempted First Degree Intentional Homicide, Aggravated Battery

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OUTCOME: Due to Attorney Stegall’s hard work and advocacy, the jury returned not guilty verdicts on both counts.

The State charged client with two serious felonies including Attempted First-Degree Intentional Homicide. Client was facing a decade or more in prison if he was convicted. His life literally hung in ... the balance of this trial. If he lost he would be in prison for a decade or more. If he won, he could return to his life.

Criminal defense

Possession of Child Pornography

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Cases like this one are very demanding and come with huge consequences. If there was a conviction on any count the judge must sentence the defendant to at least three years in prison. Per count. ... Attorney Stegall was able to obtain a complete acquittal (not guilty) on all counts by successfully cross examining the State’s main expert witness and by presenting his client’s defense with the assistance of an expert witness.

Criminal defense

1st Degree Sexual Assault (three counts)

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty on All counts

Sexual assault cases can be some of the most difficult to defend against for a variety of reasons. In this case, the State charged my client with three counts of 1st Degree Sexual Assault. The allega ... tion was that my client sexually assaulted another person nearly a decade prior. The client adamantly maintained his innocence. Given the age of the allegations the defense had somewhat limited options because the client could not remember with certainty where he was on a certain date over a decade prior. Nonetheless Attorney Stegall was able to obtain not guilty verdicts on all counts, due in large part to his success in cross examining the state’s witnesses.

Car accident

Car Accident Jury trial

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OUTCOME: Trial result was 358% higher than insurance company offer

This appeared to be a reliveily straightforward rear-end car accident case. The client’s car was rear-ended so liability was not at issue. However, the insurance company would only agree to pay appro ... ximately $12,000 which did not even cover the client’s medical expenses let alone provide any compensation for her pain and suffering. Attorney Stegall commenced a lawsuit and obtained a verdict of approximately $56,000. This meant the client received a 358% increase between what she received at trial compared with what she would have received had she accepted the insurance company’s offer.

Car accident

Car Accident

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OUTCOME: Trial Result 750% increase over insurance company offer

This case demonstrates the importance of good trial preparation. The client was involved in a rear-end car accident. As is often the case, the insurance company argued that the client’s back injury w ... as not caused by the accident. The insurance company hired a doctor to advance this argument for them. At trial, Attorney Stegall impeached the insurance company doctor with documents indicating his medical license had been revoked in other states. At the end of Attorney Stegall’s cross examination, the insurance company surrendered and agreed to pay the client more than $165,000, which was a 750% increase over what the insurance company offered to settle the case before trial.

Sexual harassment

Sexual Harassment

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OUTCOME: Six Figure Settlement

The client was sexually assaulted by her boss. The local prosecutor declined to file any criminal charges because it was a “she said, he said” type of case. Undeterred Attorney Stegall commenced ... two civil actions against the owner perpetrator. Ultimately the owner/perpetrator agreed to pay six figures to settle case before trial.

Motorcycle accident

Injured Motorcyclist

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OUTCOME: 900% Increase over Insurance company initial offer

The client was riding his motorcycle when he was “t-boned” by a car that did not see him. The client suffered injuries to his foot and ankle. The client initially tried to resolve the claim directly ... with the at-fault driver’s insurance company; however, they would only agree to pay $5,000, which was a fraction of his medical bills. Client hired Attorney Stegall to handle the matter for him. Attorney Stegall obtained a settlement in excess of $50,000. The client received the benefit of a great result without having to endure the time, expense, and anxiety of civil litigation and a trial.

Workers compensation

Work Related Back Injury

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My client was injured at work on a Friday morning. Being the hardworking employee that he was, he worked in pain and finished his required shift. Over the weekend, his pain intensified to the point t ... hat it became unbearable so he went to the emergency room. The workers compensation insurance company denied the claim which left the client without income and rising medical expenses. The insurance company flatly refused to pay anything. The client hired David and he was able to obtain to get all of the client’s medical bills paid plus compensation for his injury.

Workers compensation

Work Related Back Injury

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Client was severely injured when she attempted to break up a fight among unruly high school students. The injuries prevented client from returning to work and she could no longer function in her curre ... nt capacity. The insurance company only agreed to pay for minor injuries associated with the incident, but would not offer anything close to fair compensation. Attorney Stegall marshalled a vocational expert to quantify the loss this client experienced. Attorney Stegall was able to obtain justice for his client including a six figure outcome as compensation for the client’s loss of earning capacity.

David M. Stegall's Legal Cases (9)

Attempted First Degree Intentional Homicide, Aggravated Battery

Possession of Child Pornography

1st Degree Sexual Assault (three counts)

Car Accident Jury trial

Car Accident

Sexual Harassment

Injured Motorcyclist

Work Related Back Injury

Work Related Back Injury