Missouri Motorcycle Crash Results in a Wrongful Death in Barton County
George Higgins, 62, was tragically killed Sunday morning in a Missouri motorcycle crash, when a vehicle driven by Michael Barnum crossed into his lane on 1st street in Barton County, Missouri. He was taken to St. John’s Hospital in Joplin, Missouri where he later passed due to serious personal injuries. We expect a Missouri wrongful death lawyer to file suit on behalf of Mr. Higgins within the next few months.
Every lawyer in a Missouri wrongful death lawsuit must get court approval for any settlement that is reached between the decedent's survivor and the tortfeasor. The Missouri wrongful death statute 537.080 provides who may sue on behalf of the wrongfully killed person.
The St. Louis injury lawyers at the Bradley Law Firm have handled numerous wrongful death cases. If you or a loved on have been seriously injured or killed in a car wreck, please call us today at 888-STL-INJURY to discuss your case for free.