Salem, MO (November 6, 2022) – A traffic accident took place in Dent County that claimed the life of a 60-year-old man from Salem, Missouri. At around 12:25 p.m., November 5, the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a crash on Highway 19.
Preliminary reports show that a 2014 Chevrolet suburban slowed down to make a turn on Highway 19 just four miles north of Salem, Missouri, when it collided with a 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan. The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle and struck by a 2001 Jeep Cherokee.
The motorcyclist, 60-year-old Dennis Pewitt of Salem, Missouri, suffered fatal injuries in the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash remains under investigation at this time.
Our condolences are with the family of Dennis Pewitt at this time.
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Missouri
Fatal crashes in Missouri take the lives of hundreds of people annually. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are at a disadvantage when it comes to auto collisions with larger vehicles. Motorcyclists are often left with significant injuries due to the fact that they have little more than helmets to protect them.
If your loved one died as a result of an accident that was caused by another person’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for various damages that you face. Filing a wrongful death claim can help your family move forward following the loss of a loved one.
Funeral expenses can be expensive, and if you’re struggling to pay for them, you can demand compensation for these damages by filing a wrongful death claim against the driver who caused the crash. The same goes for burial costs.
If the deceased was employed at the time of their death, you should be able to recover financial compensation for the lost earning capacity that reflects the earnings they would have made over their lifetime. This is calculated by looking at what the deceased would have earned over their lifetime had they not been killed in the accident.
Our wrongful death lawyers in Salem can help your family protect your legal rights and seek the maximum amount of compensation possible.
Our team at Peterson & Associates, P.C. has extensive experience and knowledge when it comes to handling complex litigations for families who have lost loved ones in crashes. Our motorcycle accident lawyers are well-versed in dealing with self-serving insurance companies. Our team will demand full and timely compensation to make sure your family has the money that they need to move forward after enduring the loss of a loved one. Our team will fight diligently to hold the person who is responsible for the death to account. Schedule a consultation at your earliest disease by contacting our personal injury lawyers at 816-888-8888.
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