Grand Rapids Hit And Run Accident Hospitalizes Elderly Woman

There was a story in the paper yesterday about a Grand Rapids hit and run accident. The accident took place on Tuesday, June 1st, in the a.m. hours. According to police, the 67-year-old woman, in an electric wheelchair, was struck by a car at the intersection of Franklin and Eastern Roads. The elderly woman was taken to Spectrum Hospital and suffers leg injuries. The negligent driver turned himself into police later that night.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of Michigan hit and run accident, the injured victim could make a claim for Michigan no-fault benefits even if they did not own a car or have a no-fault benefit insurance policy. This includes payment of medical expenses, prescription costs, and wage and income loss benefits if there are any.

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