Van Buren County Car Accident
A Van Buren County car accident has resulted in serious injuries for a Mattawan woman. Frances Korteway was seriously injured when the driver of another car lost control of his vehicle on Red Arrown Highway and hit her Jeep head-on. The accident occurred on February 20, 2009. Frances Korteway had to be extricated from her Jeep with the Jaws of Life and was treated for what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries.
I am very sorry this accident occurred. It is not clear how severe Frances Korteway’s injuries are, but I wish her the best for a full recovery.
In an accident like this, there are two distinct things Frances Korteway should do. First, she should prepare a claim for Michigan No Fault benefits. No Fault insurance will pay for her hospital bills and follow-up treatment and it will provide wage loss benefits if she has to miss work because of her injuries. Other benefits may also be available depending on the severity of her injuries.
Second, she should determine whether she is able to file a lawsuit. Michigan law allows people who are very seriously injured in car accidents to sue the driver who caused the accident. This lawsuit allows them to collect additional damages for things that No Fault insurance does not cover. These damages could include lost earnings if the accident victim will be out of work for more than three years or payments for the pain caused by the accident. A lawyer could help her decide whether she is permitted to file a lawsuit and whether it would be a good thing to do.
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