Samuel Sanderford, a 48 year old man, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while he was riding his bike on Hwy. 18 in Rankin County, MS. He was hit by a grey Dodge Dakota pickup truck who fled the scene of the accident. The driver was arrested in Smith County and returned to Rankin County authorities.
Sanderford was thrown 30' after impact which shattered the truck's passenger side window and knocked off the side mirror.
Who can make a claim against whom and why? The family of Mr. Sanderford can make a claim against the driver of the truck for negligence for causing the accident and his wrongful death. Also, if the driver had no insurance, then an uninsured motorist claim could be made against Mr. Sanderford's insurance company.
Our law firm handles all kind of accident and wrongful death cases including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, hit-and-run accidents and accidents against drunk drivers. We represent clients all over Mississippi including Meridian, Tupelo, Southaven, Vicksburg, and Pascagoula. If you have any questions, call Paul Snow Free to discuss your case at 601-969-1977 or contact us online.
Information provided by Mississippi Accident Lawyer Paul Snow.
