On Monday, August 6, Gerald Grable, a 68 year old Green Ridge, MO, resident was killed in a traffic accident involving a tractor-trailer on U.S. 65 at Route J in Pettis county.
The accident occurred at approximately 11 AM when Mr. Grable struck the trailer unit of an 18-wheeler operated by Eric Brown of Jefferson City. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Mr. Grable was declared deceased at the scene by the Pettis County coroner’s office.
Mr. Brown was unharmed in the incident.
It is always unfortunate when a traffic accident ends in the loss of a life. We at the law offices of Kevin J. Roach extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the parties involved.
One of the most common questions we field when interviewing potential clients is; why does it matter if the vehicle that struck me was a big-rig or other large commercial vehicle? Large commercial vehicles often have different kinds of rules and regulations which govern their operation, and they always have a different type of insurance than that used by normal, non-commercial, drivers. All of these issues make big-rig wrecks unique, though just as easily handled by an experienced litigator such as those at the Roach firm.
Some accident victims are reluctant to hire an attorney because they think they cannot afford one. However, most personal injury attorneys, including Kevin Roach, are only paid if you receive a settlement or a verdict in your favor.
You don’t pay anything up front.
And remember, statistics show that people who hire a personal injury attorney usually end up receiving far more accident compensation than if they handled the case on their own – on average, 3.5 times more. The bottom line is – you will most likely receive more for your injuries by hiring an experienced and proven auto accident personal injury attorney.
The Law offices of Kevin J. Roach is a serious injury and wrongful death firm that handles wrongful death cases throughout the state of Missouri.
As a Missouri wrongful death law firm we understand that a family member who has lost a loved one will be experiencing many emotions. When you contact our firm we will guide you through every step of the legal process and fight for the legal rights of your loved ones.
Our law firm understands that no amount of monetary compensation will bring back your loved one, but we also strongly believe that people must be held accountable for their actions. Additionally, the money recovered from a Illinois wrongful death lawsuit can assist with any outstanding medical expenses, funeral costs, as well as income replacement if the deceased was the primary income earner.
There are also statutes of limitations within each state that determine how much time you have to file the wrongful death claim. In Missouri, a wrongful death claim can be filed anytime up to three years after the death of the family member.
We can’t bring back your love one but we can help protect your rights and ensure the best possible outcome. Call today for a free consultation (866) 519-0085
We at the law offices of Kevin J. Roach again extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the parties involved.
