Lower Michigan Pickup Truck/Horse & Buggy Accident

There was a tragic story in the paper yesterday about a Grand Rapids pickup truck accident involving a horse and buggy. The accident took place on Tuesday, July 20th, around 7:15 p.m.  in Wexford County’s Colfax Township.  According to police, a pickup truck driving along East 16 1/2 Road hit a horse and cart killing one of the two cart’s passengers. The other passenger in the cart suffered injuries and was transported to the hospital.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident and my deepest condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of Michigan pickup truck accident, the family members of the deceased teen 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. Also, the family members of the deceased may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused the accident.

The injured passenger of the horse and buggy 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 passenger can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

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