New Orleans Legend Killed by Drunk Driver on Mardi Gras Morning

Not only the brass band community, but New Orleans as a whole is grieving the loss of a Grammy-winning New Orleans drummer who was killed by an allegedly drunk driver on Tuesday, February 13. According to NOLA.com, a local New Orleans online news site, Kerry “Fatman” Hunter, a 53-year-old drummer and “prolific and widely respected pillar of the brass band community” was walking close to North Claiborne and Elysian Fields avenues at 12:08 a.m. on that Tuesday when he was hit by an allegedly drunk 21-year-old driver. The allegedly drunk driver has been identified as Jeremy Lindsey. Lindsey is said to have waved down an ambulance for assistance after the fatal accident (at Cleveland Avenue and South Derbigny Street), but Hunter succumbed to his injuries and was, tragically, pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Lindsey was subsequently arrested and booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center, and now faces criminal counts of vehicular homicide and hit and run driving. According to local law enforcement officers, at the time of his arrest, Lindsey’s blood alcohol level was double the legal limit in Louisiana.

Hunter’s contribution to music and his impact on New Orleans and beyond was celebrated at a gathering remembering him on Wednesday at Tuba Fats Square in Treme. The criminal case against Lindsey is still pending, and the outcome has yet to be determined.

Help for the Families of Victims Killed by Drunk Drivers

No one should ever have to lose a loved one, especially to the senseless and avoidable act of drunk driving. However, unfortunately, drunk driving accidents can and do happen every day. When a person loses a loved one to a drunk driving accident in New Orleans, they may be entitled to compensation for their loss under Louisiana personal injury laws. Under Louisiana personal injury laws, certain close family members of victims of drunk driving car accidents may be entitled to compensation for their loss. Of course, in order to determine whether you may be entitled to compensation in New Orleans under Louisiana personal injury laws, it is best to speak with an experienced New Orleans personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after a terrible accident occurs.

Where to Turn for Legal Help in New Orleans – Experienced Legal Representation

Importantly, there is a limited time for family members to file a claim for compensation under Louisiana personal injury laws, so it is best to speak with an experienced New Orleans personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to preserve your potential rights to compensation. The experienced New Orleans personal injury lawyers at Lunsford Baskin & Priebe, PLLC are here to help. The experienced New Orleans personal injury lawyers at Lunsford Baskin & Priebe, PLLC offer a free and confidential consultation to learn about your unique case and to see if they can help fight to get you compensation due to you. Contact the experienced New Orleans personal injury lawyers at Lunsford Baskin & Priebe, PLLC today and speak to a lawyer about your case for free.

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