Wilcox, MO (November 15, 2022) – Authorities have confirmed that 33-year-old Jesse Christian of Burlington Junction has died following a traffic accident that occurred in Nodaway County on Monday evening. Calls for assistance came in at around 8 p.m., on November 14.
According to reports provided by authorities, a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling northbound on US Highway 71 when it collided with a southbound 2013 Dodge Durango. The impact of the collision caused the Silverado to overturn and come to rest on its roof on the eastbound side of the road.
The Dodge went off the west side of the roadway.
The driver of the Chevrolet, identified as Christian, was fatally injured in the crash. He was pronounced dead on-site by Nodaway County Coroner Vince Shelby.
The driver of the Chevrolet, 22-year-old Dillon Mendez, sustained serious injuries. He was transported by Nodaway County Ambulance to Mosaic Life Care in St Joseph, Missouri, for emergency medical care.
The incident remains under investigation by authorities at this time.
We hope Dillon Mendez recovers quickly following this accident.
We offer our condolences to the family of Jesse Christian at this time.
Fatal Car Accidents in Missouri
No one expects to lose a loved one as a result of a fatal accident. Knowing that your loved one has died as a result of another person’s negligence just makes accepting the loss even more difficult. Regrettably, more than a thousand people are killed as a result of traffic accidents that occur in our state each year. Families who are forced to deal with the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one are often overwhelmed mentally and emotionally. Many families face significant financial burdens as well.
After losing a loved one in a fatal accident, you may be able to take legal action. Filing a wrongful death case against the responsible driver can help your family secure financial compensation to cover some of the damages that you face. Following the loss of a loved one, a wrongful death lawyer in Wilcox can help you seek the maximum amount of compensation possible to alleviate the costs and losses you face.
Funeral expenses, lost earnings, and burial costs are some of the most common types of damages awarded in wrongful death claims. These damages can help the survivors cover the costs of their loved one’s funeral and burial, as well as any lost income that they may have suffered as a result of their loved one’s death.
Other types of damages that may be awarded in a wrongful death claim include pain and suffering, loss of companionship, and mental anguish. These damages are intended to compensate the survivors for the physical and emotional pain and suffering that they have experienced as a result of their loved one’s death.
To recover these damages, however, you must prove that the death was caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another party. Working with a skilled legal team can help to ensure you have the strongest case possible.
Our car accident lawyers at Peterson & Associates, P.C. have over 30 years of experience fighting to protect families across the state who have lost loved ones. Schedule a consultation with our team today by calling 816-888-8888. Our lawyers are available to help you get justice.
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