Benton Harbor Pedestrian Hit And Run Accident Injures One, Kills Another
There was a tragic story in the news today about a Benton Harbor hit and run accident. The accident took place on Sunday, April 9th around 2 a.m. According to police, two women were walking down Empire Avenue when they were struck by man driving a van. One woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other accident victim was transported to Lakeland Hospital. The man responsible for the pedestrian accident attempted a hit and run but was found less than half a mile away. Police state the man was driving under the influence.
Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of Michigan pedestrian car accident, the family members of the deceased woman 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. Also, the family members of the deceased woman may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused the accident.
The injured woman 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 injured parties can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.
In addition, the car accident injury victim may also have claims for personal injuries against the driver if determined to be at fault in this auto pedestrian accident. The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. In this lawsuit, the injured victims can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident.
Another possible claim for anyone injured by the alleged drunk driver would be a potential Michigan dram shop caseagainst the seller or furnisher of the alcohol before the accident. At the very least, they should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities.
