There was a story in the paper yesterday about a Grand Rapids pedestrian accident. The pedestrian accident took place along Burton St. SE near Conlon Ave.  A woman was walking along the sidewalk and killed when she was struck by a car after stepping into the road to avoid a sprinkler.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and offer the family of the deceased passenger my most sincere condolences and best wishes.

Our Grand Rapids pedestrian accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of pedestrian 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.

There was a story in the paper yesterday about a Grand Rapids hit and run accident. The accident took place on Tuesday, June 1st, in the a.m. hours. According to police, the 67-year-old woman, in an electric wheelchair, was struck by a car at the intersection of Franklin and Eastern Roads. The elderly woman was taken to Spectrum Hospital and suffers leg injuries. The negligent driver turned himself into police later that night.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of Michigan hit and run accident, the injured victim could make a claim for Michigan no-fault benefits even if they did not own a car or have a no-fault benefit insurance policy. This includes payment of medical expenses, prescription costs, and wage and income loss benefits if there are any.

In addition, the injured woman may also have claims for personal injuries against the driver determined to be at fault in the hit and run accident. The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. In this lawsuit, the injured woman can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident.