Washtenaw County Accident Lawyers | Chelsea Teens Killed in Dirt-Bike Accident
Two teenagers were tragically killed in a dirt-bike accident near Chelsea in Washtenaw County. Ian Charles Hughes, 18, a student at Ann Arbor’s Stone High School, was driving the dirt-bike along with a passenger, Anna Herter, 16, a student at Chelsea High School on November 7, 2008 when the bike apparently left the road by a tight corner of Sylvan Road north of Wingate Road and crashed into several trees. The two were discovered the next morning.
This is a very tragic accident, and I am very sorry it occurred. I want to extend my sympathies to their families and their school communities.
In an accident like this, the passenger’s estate could sue the driver’s estate. This lawsuit would be defended by the insurance company if the dirt-bike is insured. A wrongful death lawsuit like this one would seek damages for loss of Anna Herter’s company and for other emotional damages for her family. It would also seek compensation for any medical or other expenses connected with her unfortunate death. Whether Ian Hughes’s estate could file a claim with this insurance company would depend on whether the vehicle is insured and on what type of insurance policy covered the vehicle. It is very likely that if the vehicle was insured, the Hughes family could collect some benefits to help pay for the costs of Ian’s funeral and other expenses. Both families should contact a lawyer to help them determine what claims to file and what damages to seek.
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