Illinois Motorcyclist Killed In Hit-And-Run Car Accident
In a tragic accident, an Illinois man was involved in a fatal accident recently while riding his motorcycle. Barry Willingham, from Belleville, IL, was killed when when a car struck his motorcycle from behind. Willingham was thrown from his motorcycle and later died from his injuries at the hospital.
After the collision, the car, which was stolen, lost control and hit a utility pole. Two occupants then exited the vehicle and ran away. It is believed the car was racing another vehicle on the street which also drove away.
St. Louis Police are currently investigating the incident but it is unknown if they have any leads on the identity, please contact the Metropolitan St. Louis Department or our lawfirm at 888-956-2487.
It is unknown whether Willingham's family is pursuing a wrongful death claim. Many people may not know this, you do not have to know the identity of the person responsible in a hit-and-run accident. In those situations, the family can bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the injured persons own insurance company. This is because virtually every person with car insurance has a type of insurance called uninsured motorist coverage. With uninsured motorist coverage, your own car insurance company stands in the shoes of the person responsible. This is a type of insurance that you pay for so don't be afraid to use it. Additionally, your rates should not be affected since the accident will not be classified as your fault (unless you were at fault).
If you have been in a hit-and-run accident and would like to speak with a St. Louis Car Accident Lawyer, call Myers Injury Law at 888-956-2487. As a personal injury lawyer, we handle cases throughout all of Missouri and Illinois. It's always free to talk about your case and we front all case expenses and do not get paid until we recover for you.
After the collision, the car, which was stolen, lost control and hit a utility pole. Two occupants then exited the vehicle and ran away. It is believed the car was racing another vehicle on the street which also drove away.
St. Louis Police are currently investigating the incident but it is unknown if they have any leads on the identity, please contact the Metropolitan St. Louis Department or our lawfirm at 888-956-2487.
It is unknown whether Willingham's family is pursuing a wrongful death claim. Many people may not know this, you do not have to know the identity of the person responsible in a hit-and-run accident. In those situations, the family can bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the injured persons own insurance company. This is because virtually every person with car insurance has a type of insurance called uninsured motorist coverage. With uninsured motorist coverage, your own car insurance company stands in the shoes of the person responsible. This is a type of insurance that you pay for so don't be afraid to use it. Additionally, your rates should not be affected since the accident will not be classified as your fault (unless you were at fault).
If you have been in a hit-and-run accident and would like to speak with a St. Louis Car Accident Lawyer, call Myers Injury Law at 888-956-2487. As a personal injury lawyer, we handle cases throughout all of Missouri and Illinois. It's always free to talk about your case and we front all case expenses and do not get paid until we recover for you.
