Grand Rapids Accident Injury Lawyer

Grand Rapids Driver Flees After Hitting Pedestrian In Michigan Hit-And-Run Car Accident

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:53:28 +0000

Our Grand Rapids car accident lawyers are reporting a Grand Rapids hit-and run car-pedestrian accident that took place at 18th South East Street and 10^th Street, injuring Gail Lynn Pickett, age 61. The Michigan pedestrian-car accident happened on Saturday, April 14 at 12:55 p.m. According to police, Ms. Picket was hit by a vehicle on foot and was flown to the hospital for her injuries. The driver fled the scene of the accident. The hit-and-run suspected driver is identified as a 64-year-old Grand Rapids man.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nearly 4,092 people died in pedestrian-car accidents in 2009. That equals to almost eleven people dying every day of the year. Sixty-nine percent of pedestrians killed in 2009 were males. In that same year, nearly 59,000 pedestrians were injured. In addition, most fatalities occur in rural areas.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident. I hope the injured victim has a fast recovery without any permanent damages.

Our Grand Rapids car accident lawyers advises victims of their legal rights. For this type of pedestrian-car accident, the injured victim 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 victim can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

In addition, the injured pedestrian may have a personal injury lawsuit against the driver if found and determined by police to be at fault. In this lawsuit, the injured victim can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident. At the very least, they should hire the best possible Michigan car accident lawyer to look into these possibilities.

Our Michigan injury lawyers are participating in the Hit and Run Reward Program created to assist police authorities in identifying drivers that cause injuries so that they can face the legal penalties imposed for their criminal actions. We choose to participate knowing this program will help bring justice to victims of hit and run accidents and their families.

The Hit and Run Reward Program allows a person who has witnessed a hit and run to report the accident and offender anonymously and in return be awarded a reward if there is an arrest or felony charge. To create such a program, our law firm has teamed up with We Tip to provide an effective, anonymous hit and run reporting system. If you witness a hit and run, call (800-644-8678). When calling the number you will be asked if you would like to receive a reward if there is an arrest and felony conviction. Rewards of up to $1,000 can be given out.

Pedestrain Hit By Drunk Driver in Grand Rapids Michigan

admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:43:41 +0000

Our attorney for car accidents in Michigan is reporting a Grand Rapids drunk driving car – pedetrian accident that happened in the p.m. hours on Monday, March 19th, on the 900 block of McRenolds Avenue. According to police, a five year old boy was crossing the street when he was hit by a van driven by a drunk driver. The five year old boy suffers serious injuries, including a head injury.

Approximately every minute one person is injured from an alcohol related accident. Studies report that nearly 30 percent of Americans will be involved in an accident involving alcohol during some point in their lifetime. In fact, in 2009 alone almost 200 children were victims due to drunk driving car accidents.

I am so sorry to hear about this accident. I hope the injured boy has a fast recovery without any permanent damages.

Our attorney for car accidents in Michigan advises victims of their legal rights. If you are a pedestrian hit by a drunk driver in Michigan, the injured victim can submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits. No-Fault benefits include medical expenses, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident.

In addition, the injured victim may also have claims for personal injuries against the drunk driver if determined to be at fault. The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case.

If alcohol is considered to be a factor of the negligent drivers behavior, another possible claim for anyone injured by the alleged drunk driver would be a potential Michigan dram shop lawsuit against the seller or furnisher of the alcohol before the accident. At the very least, the the family of the injured victim should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities.

Grand Rapids Woman Is Killed After Michigan Bus-Car Accident

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:00:34 +0000

Our car injury lawyer in Michigan is reporting a Cadillac bus-car accident that took place on Friday, February 17, killing 91-year-old woman, Mae Ella King. According to police, King turned into the path of the bus after pulling out of her driveway, about 90 miles north of Grand Rapids. The bus was carrying 38 children from the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Grand Rapids. King was trapped in her car due to the bus accident. She was taken to the Munson Medical Center in Traverse City for her injuries but died at the hospital Sunday morning.

According to Michigan.gov bus accidents have decreased by 17.6 percent. However, bus accidents are a serious issue, as approximately 1,400 people have died in bus accidents since 1990. Motor coach buses is the most common type of bus to be involved in a car accident. Other buses that are have been known to be involved in car accidents include inter-city buses, school buses, large passenger vans, and mini-buses. Statistics show that buses that are used for field trips or inner-city transport have a higher probability for car accidents.

Buses are generally a safe way of travel but accidents do happen. Nearly 37% of fatal bus accidents occur from 7:00 to 8:59 a.m., or from 3:00 to 4:59 p.m., primarily due to school buses and rush hour traffic.

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

Our car injury lawyer in Michigan advises victims of their legal rights. The family members of the deceased victim may be able to make a claim for Survival Loss Benefits. This can include payment of funeral expenses, lost wages, and loss of other services. At the very least, the family of the deceased victim should contact a Michigan bus accident lawyer immediately to discuss their legal rights.

Grand Rapids Car Accident Injures Five People

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:27:11 +0000

Our Grand Rapids car accident lawyersare reporting a recent story in the news about an auto accident that took place on M-82 at Luce Ave in Garfield Township. According to police, a vehicle speeding more than 90mp on M-82 collided with another vehicle that held a driver and three passengers. The driver of the speeding vehicle is believed to be an arson suspect. The arson suspect suffers injuries and is hospitalized at Spectrum Health hospital in Grand Rapids. All four occupants in the other vehicle were also taken to the hospital for injuries suffered. The alleged arson and the Grand Rapids auto accident remain under investigation by the State Police.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident. I hope the injured victims have a fast recovery without any permanent damages.

Our car accident lawyers in Grand Rapids advise victims of their legal rights. The injured individuals can submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault benefits. No Faul benefits will cover their medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident. The injured victim can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy and are at fault.

The four injured occupants may also have a claim for personal injuries against the other driver if determined to be at fault. The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case.

Grand Rapids Car Accident Injures Both Drivers And Passengers

Grand Rapids Pedestrian-Car Accident

admin — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:31:51 +0000

Our Grand Rapids pedestrian accident lawyers are reporting a Grand Rapids pedestrian-car accident that occurred at 4:15 on August 10th at the intersection of 54th Street and S. Division. According to police, a car was trying to make a left turn out of a parking lot across five lanes of traffic and hit a pedestrian. The pedestrian flew into the air after being struck, hitting his head on the hood of the car, and landing on the ground.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident. I hope the injured victim has a fast recovery and without any permanent damages.

Our Michigan car accident attorneys advise victims of their legal rights. For this type of Grand Rapids auto-pedestrian accident, the injured individual 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 victim can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

The injured pedestrian may also have means for a personal injury lawsuit against the driver if found negligent by the police. For more information call us at (800) 606-1717 to speak with an experienced Michigan car accident lawyer.