Authorities responded to the scene of a serious head-on car accident near Summersville early Monday evening. The car accident took place on Missouri Highway 17 roughly 5 miles south of Summersville Missouri and involved a GMC SUV and Chevy Impala.  John Cook of Mountain View Missouri reportedly crossed the center line of traffic and struck 54 year-old Carol Bell nearly head-on.  The impact between the two vehicles was extremely violent and resulted in total damage to both.  Carol Bell was pronounced dead at the scene by local coroners.

Crossing the center line of traffic causes the majority of fatal head-on car accidents in the state of Missouri.  Surviving family members who mourn the loss of a loved one are entitled to file a Missouri wrongful death claim on behalf of the decedent.  The persons entitled to file a Missouri wrongful death claim are grouped into 'tiers' according to their relationship with the decedent. 

Surviving spouse and children take top priority in any wrongful death lawsuit.  All wrongful death claims must be approved by a Missouri Court prior to any settlement.  Contact a Missouri wrongful death lawyer at (866) 840-3636 to discuss the details of a fatal car accident claim and whether or not you are entitled to filing a claim on behalf of a lost loved one.  Don't be victimized twice.