Our Michigan car accident lawyers are reporting a tragic story in the news today about a Northern Michigan single car roll-over accident. The accident took place on Saturday, October 16th in the am hours on I-75. According to officials, five students were on their way to a fall color tour in North Michigan when their SUV lost control, rolled over and struck a tree. Both the driver and the front seat passenger died at the scene of the accident. The three back seat passengers suffer injuries and were taken to St. Mary’s Hospital. The students were from the U of M and Michigan State.
I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident. My condolences go out to the family of the deceased and hope the injured victims have a fast recovery without any permanent damages.
Our Michigan auto accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of Michigan accident, the family members of the deceased victim 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 may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver if police determine was negligent. At the very least, the family members should contact a lawyer to find out their legal rights.
The injured victims may be able to 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 individuals can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy and even if they are determined to be at fault.
In addition, the passenger injury victim may also have claims for personal injuries against the driver if determined to be at fault in this 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.