On July 15, Louisville Metro Police Officer James Adams paid the parents of Sarah Bearden $700,000 as damages for the death of their daughter who was killed on May 22, 2010 when the vehicle she was driving had a collision with the policeman’s squad car at Hurstbourne Parkway and Headley Hill Road.

The judge also ordered Adams to write a letter apologizing and admitting responsibility for the accident to the family. In the letter, Adams said he was of the opinion that he did not “[bear] any responsibility for this tragic and unfortunate accident” at the time of the crash, but that he changed his mind after later investigations into the accident.

Losing a loved one in an auto accident is devastating and, although nothing can bring him or her back, a wrongful death lawsuit can help a family achieve a sense of justice after such an accident. Talk with a lawyer at the Sampson Law Firm today if you believe you want to pursue such action by calling 502-584-5050.