On March 25, a Louisiana Motorist Assistance Patrol employee was killed by an 18-wheeler on the Mississippi River Bridge.
Jim Gilmer, the employee killed, was identified after crash. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development stated that Gilmer had been called out to the bridge to remove road debris when he was struck and killed by the semi.
According to the police report, Gilmer was standing in front of his work truck when the 18-wheeler rear-ended his vehicle. The crash caused Gilmer’s truck to strike him, killing him instantly. The truck driver, Davie Coussore, was charged with careless operation of a vehicle, but an investigation is still ongoing.
What Constitutes a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
If someone’s negligent or reckless actions result in the death of another individual, then a wrongful death lawsuit can be filed to hold the guilty party accountable. Reckless or negligent drivers can be sued for wrongful death if their actions result in car, truck, motorcycle or other types of motor vehicle accidents in which someone is killed.
If you have lost a loved one due to the recklessness or negligence of another person, our New Orleans injury lawyers can help ensure that justice is served. Contact our firm today at (504) 522-7885 or visit our website for more information.
[Did You Know? : Be extra careful when driving in highway and road construction areas. Each year, thousands of motorists are killed in highway and road construction areas.]
Harrell & Nowak, LLC – New Orleans injury attorneys