There was a story in the paper today about one person killed and another hurt in a multiple vehicle accident in Coldwater on December 4 in Branch County. According to the Coldwater police, two cars and a commercial delivery truck allegedly collided on US-12 on Coldwater’s west end. One driver was killed and a passenger in one of the cars was seriously injured. Police are still currently investigating the accident.

I read a story in the news today about an Ovid Township Pedestrian Accident on Tuesday, October 20th. According to the Branch County Sheriff’s Office, a teenager was driving south on Lake Drive when his vehicle allegedly drifted off the road and hit a woman walking northbound with her dogs. When the police found her, she was lying in the grass with obvious serious injuries. She was airlifted to Bronson Methodist hospital for treatment. Police are still investigating this accident.

I  am very sorry to hear about this tragic auto accident and wish the injured pedestrian the fullest and speediest recovery possible.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of auto accident in Michigan, the injured pedestrian can submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits.  No-Fault benefits will cover her medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident.  The injured party can claim these benefits even if she did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

I read a tragic story in the news today about a Fatal Coldwater Car Accident that happened yesterday. According to the Branch County Sheriff’s office, a Coldwater woman was driving her Honda north on Fremont Road and pulled into the intersection with M-12 to make a left turn when her vehicle was allegedly struck by a pick-up truck, that had 4 minor children as passengers. The Coldwater woman was declared dead at the scene and one of the minor children was transported to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. The accident is still under investigation.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic car accident and wish my most heart-felt condolences to the family of the deceased woman for their loss.

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

Also, for this type of auto 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. 

In addition, the injury victims may be able to file a lawsuit against the persons determined to be at fault in the auto accident. The insurance company for the driver must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, the injured parties 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.

Also, the family members of the deceased woman may 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 victim 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.

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