Fatal Cascade Township Car Accident

Posted on December 17th 2009

There was a tragic story in the paper today about a man killed in a fatal Cascade Township car accident on December 16 in Kent County. According to the Michigan State Police, an 18-year-old Grand Rapids man was riding as a passenger on westbound I-96, near the 47-mile marker and Whitneyville Road SE, when the driver of the vehicle allegedly lost control, crossed the median and collided head-on with an eastbound vehicle. The 18-year-old passenger died on the scene. The 18-year-old driver of the westbound vehicle and the 54-year-old female driver of the eastbound vehicle were both taken to Spectrum Health for treatment of serious injuries. Police are still investigating this accident.

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. I hope the other injured parties have a full and complete recovery without any permanent deficits.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of auto accident in Michigan, any injured person 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 she did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

Also, for this type of auto accident in Michigan, the family members of the deceased passenger 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.

In addition, the injury victims may be able to file a lawsuit against the persons determined to be at fault in auto accident. The insurance company for the driver must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, the injured female driver and the family of the deceased passenger can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident. The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case.

The family members of the deceased passenger may also have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused this accident. 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 victims with this type of claim. Accident victims should not speak with the insurance adjuster for the negligent driver before consulting with an attorney.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan car accident, you can order our FREE book, “The Ultimate Michigan Car Accident Handbook” by clicking on the book link. We will send it out immediately along with other important information.

For more information about Michigan car accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com. If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan car accident attorneys about your case, feel free to call us anytime at (800) 606-1717 or simply submit this contact form and we will get back to you quickly.

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