Barry County Multiple Car Accident

While I was reading through todays news, I read about a tragic Barry County Multiple Car Accident in Hastings on M-37 near Shriner Street. According to Police, a man was driving north when he allegedly took his eyes off the road for a moment and rear-ended the car of a Hastings woman preparing to turn onto Shriner street.The impact spun the Hasting woman’s vehicle into oncoming traffic where it was struck by two southbound vehicles.

One of the southbound cars’ passenger was seriously injured and had to be airlifted to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. All four drivers and a 4-year-old passenger were seriously injured and taken Pennock Hospital in Hastings. The severity of their injuries is not known. Police continue to investigate this accident.

I  am very sorry to hear about this auto accident and wish all the injured drivers and passengers the fullest and speediest recovery possible.  I hope that they come out of this with no permanent harm.

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of auto accident in Michigan, the injured drivers and passengers 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 injury victims can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

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 drivers must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, they can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident.  The insurance company for the negligent driver or drivers typically pays a settlement for this type of case. 

An experienced Michigan car accident lawyer can assist the victim with this type of claim.  Auto accident victims should not speak with the insurance adjuster for the negligent driver before consulting with an attorney.

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