Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed By Parents Of Auto Victim
The parents of a New Jersey man killed nearly two years ago have filed a lawsuit against the driver of the vehicle, The Star-Ledger reports. The plaintiffs, Norma Jean and John Grieves, alleged that driver Adam Gibbon was “careless and negligent” when he wrecked his Audi S4 on March 13, 2007 on a road in Washington Township. The couple’s son, 25-year-old Christopher Grieves, who was a front seat passenger in the Audi, died from injuries suffered in the crash.
Gibbon apparently crashed the car into a utility pole. Both men were wearing seatbelts. The wrongful death lawsuit also identifies unnamed entities as defendants who are stated to be responsible for clearing the snow and ice on the roadway and for defective design of the roadway. Gibbon was indicted January 7, 2009 on a second-degree death by auto charge. Prosecutors allege Gibbon drove recklessly and caused Grieves’ death.
Wrongful death lawsuits are usually filed in auto accident cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved. These claims compensate grieving families for hospital bills, funeral expenses and burial costs. Families may also be able to receive maximum compensation for these expenses along with compensation for their loved one’s lost wages and companionship.
If you have lost a beloved family member due to someone else’s negligence, please call a New York wrongful death attorney at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro. We will obtain the justice and compensation you rightfully deserve. Please call us for a free and comprehensive consultation.
