LeJulia Dorothy White was killed by a drunk driver at the intersection of Hwy. 49 and Hardy Street. The driver of the other vehicle, Ronnie Matthews, was charged with DUI and a $1,000,000 bond has been set. Ms. White was a front seat passenger when their Ford Taurus was hit by the Dodge Durango SUV. Another passenger was sent to the local hospital in critical condition. All four students attended USM and were freshman. Ms. White was on scholarship and was well-liked by everyone who met her.
WHO CAN SUE WHOM AND WHY? Anyone hurt in Ms. White's vehicle can make a claim against the drunk driver under his car insurance. Also, if that insurance was not enough to cover all of the damages, then, claims could be made against the injured parties own insurance companies for uninsured motorists benefits. Finally, since the driver was drunk, a claim could be made against the bar or store that sold the alcohol to the drunk driver for contributing to the accident.
If you know of someone who has been injured or killed as a result of a drunk driver, you need a Mississippi Accident Lawyer to advise you of your legal rights. Call Paul Snow at 601-969-1977 or contact us online for a FREE consultation to see if you have a case. We do not charge any attorney fees unless we recover for you. We represent clients all over MS including Hattiesburg, Jackson, Gulfport, Greenville and Meridian.
Information provided by Mississippi Accident Lawyer Paul Snow. We donate part of our fees to MADD from alcohol related cases. Bill and Julie Downs are making a difference working with MADD on the coast. They lost their son, daughter in law and close family friend to a drunk driver a few years ago. Visit MADD at madd.org .
