21 year-old Timothy Curtis sustained fatal injuries on October 6, 2008 as he was driving his Ford Contour on US Highway 65 when a 2002 Chevy Silverado crossed the center line and struck him head-on.  Mr. Curtis, a resident of Unionville Missouri was reported by Missouri State Highway Patrol as wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash.  Despite being restrained by a safety device, Curtis had no chance against the larger Chevy truck.  This fatal car crash marked the 37th Missouri motorist fatality of 2008 and the first of October. 

Head-on collisions result in some of the most catastrophic injuries that our injury lawyers see.  Unfortunately many of these crashes cause the innocent victim the greater of the injury.  Just as in the case of young Timothy Curtis, innocent victims who sustain fatal injury may have a viable wrongful death claim against the driver of the other vehicle that caused the unnecessary collision.  The wrongful death claim will be governed by Missouri's Wrongful Death Statute, Section 537.080.

If you have a loved one who has been fatally injured due to the negligence of another motorist, call the experienced wrongful death lawyers at Schultz Legal Group for a consultation.  Our lawyers can be reached anytime at (314) 448-0934 to discuss the nuances of the Missouri Wrongful Death Statute and what needs to be done to protect your legal interests.