Flint Drunk Driving Car Accident
Flint resident, Andrew Sheppard, was injured in a Flint hit and run car crash on May 2, 2009 on Mission Street in Flint. He was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Christofer Leavitt at the time of the accident. Mr. Leavitt allegedly left the scene of the accident and has been arraigned on three felonies and 2 misdemeanors in connection with the crash, including opertaing a vehicle while intoxicated, fleeing the scene of an accident, felonious driving, operating while intoxicated and reckless driving.
Andrew Sheppard sustained serious injuries in the accidenet. According to reports, he was left comatose in a Genesee County hospital with possible head injuries, several broken ribs and a collapsed lung as a result of the crash. I am very sorry hear that this accident happened and I hope that he is able to recover completely from his injuries.
Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights. For this type of accident, the injured passenger can submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits. No-Fault benefits will cover his medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident. The injured passengers can claim these benefits even if they did not have an automobile insurance policy.
In addition, the injury victims may be able to file a lawsuit against the person driving the car. In this lawsuit, he 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. Another possible claim would be a potential Michigan dram shop case against the seller or furnisher of the alcohol before the accident.
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.
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