Our Michigan car accident attorneys are reporting a Berrien County multi-vehicle car accident that took place at 6:00 p.m. on July 24th near the intersection of Red Arrow Highway and Lakeshore Drive. According to police, Rochelle Medow was rear ended by Michael Gertner while driving north on Red Arrow Highway when she stopped to let a car turn left in front of her. The collision forced Gertner over the center line and into southbound traffic which caused two more collisions, one with Luke Webber, and another with Dana Voyta. Eight people sustained injuries due to the accident.

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I am very sorry to hear about this accident. I hope all the injured victims have a fast recovery and without any permanent damages.

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There was another story in the paper today about woman seriously injured in a Berrien Springs hit and run pedestrian accident on January 6th in Berrien County. According to the Berrien Springs Oronoko Township Police, a 69-year-old woman was crossing Ferry Street, at North Main Street, when she was struck by a four door sedan type vehicle. The vehicle then sped away from the scene. The woman was rushed to a local hospital for treatment of her serious injuries, which include coma, a severe head injury and a broken leg. Police are seeking any information on the driver or vehicle and ask that anyone with information contact them at 269-471-2813.

There was story on the news the other day about a woman killed and 3 others injured in a fatal Berrien County head-on car accident on November 12 in Watervliet County. According to the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, a 31-year-old man was traveling on Red Arrow Highway when he was allegedly unable to stop in time for some construction, veered around the construction and into the westbound lane of traffic.

His van then allegedly struck, head-on, a 1993 Pontiac Grand Am, driven by a 31-year-old man along with his 37-year-old wife, 17-year-old son and a 44-year-old friend. The three men were taken by ambulance to local hospital to be treated for their serious injuries. The driver’s wife was flown to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo where she later died from her injuries. Police are still investigating this accident.

I read a tragic story in the paper today about a Berrien County Fatal Car Accident in Buchanan yesterday involving the passenger of a sport utility vehicle. According to the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, a driver, in a Toyota SUV, allegedly travelled to fast around a curve in Rynerson Road, lost control of the vehicle, crashed into a brick entrance of a subdivision, flipped and landed on its passenger’s side. 

The Sheriff also stated the driver’s brother was the passenger in the vehicle at the time of the accident. Emergency crews rushed the passenger to Lakeland Hospital in Niles where he later died from his serious injuries. The Sheriff’s office believes alcohol was a factor in this tragic accident and continue to investigate, at this time.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic car accident and wish my most heart-felt condolences to the family of the deceased passenger on their loss.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims their legal rights.  For this type of accident, the family members may be able to make a claim for Survivor Loss Benefits.  This can include payment of funeral expenses, lost wages, and loss of other services.  This is true even if the decedent was intoxicated and at fault for the accident. 

In addition, the injury victims may be able to file a lawsuit against the persons determined to be at fault in the auto accident.  The insurance company for the driver must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, the family of the deceased passenger can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident.  The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. 

Also, the family members of the deceased passenger  may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused these car accidents. Another possible claim would be a potential Michigan dram shop case against the seller or furnisher of the  alcohol before the accident. At the very least, the surviving family should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities. 

An experienced Michigan car accident lawyer can assist the victim with this type of claim.  Accident victims should not speak with the insurance adjuster for the negligent driver before consulting with an attorney.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan car accident, you can order our FREE book, “The Ultimate Michigan Car Accident Handbook” by clicking on the book link.  We will send it out immediately along with other important information.

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A 38-year-old woman was seriously injured in Berrien County Truck Accident on May 19th In Niles, Michigan. 
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Kari Hatch was turning left out of a Wal-Mart in her Honda Pilot when she was allegedly struck by a Ford truck, driven by a 31-year-old man, according to the Berrien County Sheriffs Deputies. She had to be extricated from the car using the “jaws of life”. Ms. Hatch was transported to South Bend Memorial Hospital with serious unidentified injuries where she is in stable but critical condition. Police continue to investigate this incident.

I am very sorry to hear about his accident and wish Ms. Hatch a speedy and full recovery.

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of accident, the both drivers can submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits.  No-Fault benefits will cover their medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident.  The drivers can claim these benefits even if they did not have an automobile insurance policy.

In addition, the Ms. Hatch may be able to file a lawsuit against the person driving the Ford truck.  The insurance company for the truck driver must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, she can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident.  The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. 

An experienced Michigan car accident lawyer can assist the victim with this type of claim.  Accident victims should not speak with the insurance adjuster for the negligent driver before consulting with an attorney.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan car accident, you can order our FREE book, “The Ultimate Michigan Car Accident Handbook” by clicking on the book link.  We will send it out immediately along with other important information.