Baton Rouge, LA – Timothy Achee Killed in Nine-Car Pile-Up in West Baton Rouge Parish

Baton Rouge, LA (September 11, 2021) – A man from Louisiana heading home after having evacuated ahead of Hurricane Ida died in a fiery nine-car collision that shut down part of Interstate 10 on Thursday, September 9th. 

29-year-old Timothy Achee, a resident of Metairie, was on his way home from Houston, where he and his family weathered Hurricane Ida.   

While riding in a vehicle with his brother and father, a tractor-trailer failed to stop and plowed into a row of gridlocked traffic on the interstate. This caused a fatal nine-car accident that resulted in Achee’s car catching fire.

Achee’s brother and father survived the crash and sustained only non-critical injuries. The family’s dog was also killed during the crash.

The driver of the tractor-trailer, who has since been identified as Jack Duff III, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, was placed under arrest and charged with vehicular homicide and reckless operation. He is also facing six counts of vehicular injury.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim, Timothy Achee, at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Wrongful Deaths in Baton Rouge

Wrongful death is defined as a death that occurs due to the fault of another. Generally, this involves situations in which one person is killed because another person acted negligently, either accidentally or deliberately. Car accidents, medical malpractice, and even acts of criminal violence can all be legitimate sources of wrongful death suits.

Wrongful death claims can also be brought against manufacturers, businesses, corporations, and other entities accountable for fatalities caused by wrongful practices, negligence, or in cases for which they are directly liable.  

Wrongful death claims give survivors a sense of recourse when an act of negligence causes the death of someone they love. Louisiana law permits specific survivors to bring a wrongful death claim on behalf of the deceased.

Baton Rouge Wrongful Death Attorneys

When a person is killed in an accident due to another’s negligence, they will have legal avenues open to them. By securing the legal counsel of a Baton Rouge personal injury attorney, victims can learn about the various legal options they might want to pursue.  

The Baton Rouge wrongful death attorneys at Smiley Law Firm have decades of experience in bringing irresponsible people to account. Our team works to support their clients and make sure they get the best possible legal advice. We will always answer any questions our clients have and take care of each legal complexity as it arises. 

Working with a legal team that is sympathetic as well as assertive will give you your best chance at obtaining full and fair financial compensation for your damages.  

The personal injury attorneys at Smiley Law are dedicated to defending a victim’s legal rights and building the strongest claim possible in order to maximize their economic recovery. If you were injured in a road accident, contact our personal injury law firm in Louisiana by calling 504-688-3494 or 504-822-2222 to schedule a free evaluation of your case at your earliest convenience.

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Disclaimer: These posts are created to raise awareness about the dangers of driving in Louisiana. We hope that by casting light on serious accidents like this one, other drivers will take heed, and avoid being seriously injured in a similar accident. This post is not a solicitation for business. The information contained in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene.