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Michigan Injury Attorneys Report Tragic Car-Pedestrian Accident on Seven Mile Road

Posted on February 07th 2012

Our Michigan injury attorneys are reporting a fatal Northville pedestrian accident occurred Thursday, February 2nd, in the p.m. hours at the intersection of Seven mile Road and Gerald Avenue.  According to police, a 60-year-old woman was crossing the street after work when she was hit by a 24-year-old Redford Township woman. The 60-year-old woman was sent to Botsford Hospital where she was pronounced dead. The driver of the other vehicle does not suffer injures and tested negative for the presence of alcohol. This is the third fatal pedestrian accident that took place on Seven Mile Road in Northville Township in the past year.


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According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Crash Report:

  • Nearly two pedestrians died in vehicle crashes per 100,000 population
  • A pedestrian crash death occurred every 70 million miles walked
  • Nearly 13 pedestrians die in car accidents each day, or one pedestrian every 107 minutes.
  • Pedestrian accident deaths constituted 11 percent of total crash fatalities in 2006, down from 13 percent in 1997.
  • People over 64-years-old have a higher probability than other age individuals to be killed in a car-pedestrian accident.

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Hazel Park Single Car Accident Is Fatal

Posted on October 14th 2011

Our Michigan auto accident attorneys are reporting a Hazel Park car accident that took place on Wednesday, October 12th, on southbound I-75.  According to police, a vehicle driving along I-75 just north of Eight Mile Road, that held a 21 year old driver and two female passengers, lost control, skidded off the roadway and struck a retaining wall.  Due to the impact of the crash, the car rolled over, killing both the driver and one of the woman passengers. The other passenger was ejected from the vehicle and suffers serious injuries.

I am very sorry to hear about this single car accident. My condolences go out to the families of the deceased victims and I hope the injured woman has a fast recovery without any permanent damages. (more…)

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Allegan County Car Accident Kills Both Passengers And Injures Driver

Posted on October 06th 2011

Chad Bradbury and Michael Stille were killed as passengers in a an Allegan County car accident that took place on Thursday, September 29th, in the p.m. hours. According to police, a SUV went airborne after speeding on a wet road and crashed into a house. The driver of the vehicle was a 25-year-old man.  The driver of the vehicle was taken to the hospital and suffers injuries. The owner of the home in which the SUV crashed was not home at the time of the car accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this fatal accident. My condolences go out to the family of the deceased victims and hope the injured victim has a fast recovery. (more…)

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Kalamazoo Car Accident Kills Second Driver

Posted on October 21st 2010

Brian James Arra, 45, was killed in a Kalamazoo car accident that occurred at the Westnedge Avenue intersection.  According to police, a vehicle fleeing from police ran through a red light and collided with a SUV. Driving the SUV was Arra. The driver of the other vehicle was taken to the hospital and suffers minor injuries.

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

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise 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.

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Grand Rapids Car Accident Kills Pregnant Woman And Injures Two Children

Posted on October 06th 2010

Our Michigan car accident lawyers are reporting a tragic story in the paper yesterday about a Grand Rapids auto accident that killed a pregnant woman and left two children injured.  The accident took place at the intersection of M-46 and Youngman Road. According to police, a vehicle struck the pregnant woman’s car broadside.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident. My condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim and hope both injured children 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.

In addition, the two injured children 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.  At the very least, the parents of the children should contact a lawyer to find out their children’s rights.

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