Barbara Williams, 78, and Bennie “Joe” Williams, 79, were beloved grandparents and pillars of their family. Their lives were tragically cut short in August 2024, when a former Plainfield police officer, driving at reckless speeds during a high-speed chase, slammed into their vehicle. The crash killed them both instantly.
Officer Logan Westerfield had been pursuing a suspected drunk driver and was traveling close to 100 mph in the moments leading up to the fatal collision. Investigators later confirmed that although Westerfield attempted to brake, it was too late. The damage was done—and a family was left shattered.
Despite the clear evidence of misconduct, the Town of Plainfield settled for just under $800,000—a figure far below what the victims’ lives were truly worth.
This is not a powerful example of justice served. It’s a tragic case of government negligence—where the Town of Plainfield is walking away without being fully held accountable.
Attorney Brandon Yosha, a fierce advocate for victims of government wrongdoing, spoke out, “They should have gotten the full $1.4 million. They did not have a lawyer who was willing to battle the government like our firm would.”
“I can guarantee you that Barbara and Joe’s life was worth so much more to their surviving family members than $386,000 each,” Brandon adds. “Anything less than the $1.4 million cap is discounted justice—and discounted justice is no justice at all.”
Indiana law caps government liability at $700,000 per individual. But that doesn’t mean families should settle for less. At Yosha Law Firm, we believe victims deserve representation that fights for every dollar they’re entitled to—and more.
We don’t settle for easy wins. We fight for full accountability, especially when government negligence is involved. Your loved ones deserve **real justice—not the government’s version of it.
If you or someone you love has suffered due to preventable police or government negligence, our car accident attorney is here to fight for you. Justice shouldn’t be discounted. Let’s demand more—together.
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