Our Michigan car accident lawyers are reporting a Canton pedestrian-car accident resulting in the fatality of a 26-year-old women on July 21st at 8:00 p.m.  According to police, the women was walking her bike across Haggerty Road at Michigan Avenue when she was struck and killed by another vehicle that was attempting to turn west onto Michigan Avenue.

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I am very sorry to hear about this accident. My condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim.

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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.

There was a story in the news today about a woman seriously injured in a Kalamazoo pedestrian car accident. The accident took place on Friday, April 16th around 11 p.m.  According to police, the 40 year old woman was struck by a car at Vine Portage Roads while walking and was transported to Bronson hospital for her injuries. The driver was beleived to be intoxicated and driving under the influence.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of pedestrain car accident in Michigan, 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 case against 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.

I heard a tragic story on the radio today about a Fatal Hit & Run Accident in Monroe County yesterday. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, Diane Norris was allegedly hit and killed as she walked along North Dixie Highway in Frenchtown Township. The police investigation found enough evidence that the vehicle that hit Ms. Norris was a Pontiac Grand Am. The police are still investigating and ask anyone with information contact them so they can locate the driver responsible for this tragic death.

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

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights.  For this type of auto accident in Michigan, 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. 

If the driver’s identity is not discovered, the woman’s family still has rights under the law. They may be able to file an uninsured motorists claim against their own insurance policy or another insurance policy to receive the Survivor Loss Benefits.

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, any injured parties and the family of the deceased victims can claim damages and compensation for 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 victim may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent. 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.

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