Jackson Truck Accident
A Jackson truck accident on I-94 has resulted in the death of one man and injuries for another. Geza Andrew Simko, 90, of Allen Park was killed and his son, Gilbert R. Simko, was injured when their van entered a construction zone on I-94 between Dearing and Parma roads. Their van was in the process of slowing down when a tractor trailer truck hit their vehicle and pushed it forward into a pickup truck. Jackson police are still investigating the accident.
I feel very bad about this accident. It is always hard for a family when an accident takes a life, but when two people in a family are affected by it, it seems even worse. I hope that Gilbert Simko is able to recover completely.
My law firm regularly represents people injured and killed in car accidents, including truck accidents. The first step anytime there is a car accident is submitting a claim for Michigan No Fault insurance benefits. Both Geza Simko and Gilbert Simko are eligible for No Fault benefits, which will cover a portion of Geza’s funeral and will cover Gilbert’s medical expenses. Gilbert can also receive a portion of wages lost if he has to miss work because of the accident. Furthermore, other benefits may be available to him depending on the severity of his injuries. I would encourage anyone involved in a car accident to submit a No Fault claim quickly so that the medical bills can get paid without damaging one’s credit.
The second step in an accident is to evaluate legal options and decide whether to pursue a lawsuit. In an accident like this one, Geza Simko’s estate (usually administered by a family member) has a wrongful death lawsuit against the truck driver and his trucking company. Gilbert Simko may also have a lawsuit depending on the severity of his injuries. Both lawsuits would offer them the chance to collect damages in excess of those allowed by the Michigan No Fault Act.
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