I read a story in the paper today about a man injured in a Pine Grove Tractor Accident on Wednesday, October 21st in Van Buren County. According to the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office,  a man was driving his slow moving tractor on County Road 388 when a car, driven by a woman, allegedly struck him from behind. The man was ejected from the tractor and suffered serious injuries. He was taken to a local hospital then transferred to a Kalamazoo hospital for treatment of his serious injuries. Police continue to investigate this accident.

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

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. Even though this accident involved a tractor, for this type of auto accident in Michigan, the injured tractor driver can submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits.  No-Fault benefits will cover his 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 he did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

There was a story on the news today about a tragic fatal car crash in Paw Paw last week. According to the Van Buren County Sheriff’s office, 37-year-old Keith Rapp was driving his Blazer on Red Arrow Highway when he allegedly crossed the center-line and collided with a Ford Ranger, driven by 23-year-old Jeff Haas. Haas died at the scene and Rapp died over the weekend. However, witnesses to the accident report that a Paw Paw police cruiser responding to the crash rear-ended Haas’ Ranger and its not clear which collision killed Haas. Police are continuing to investigate the accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and wish the family of Jeff Haas my most sincerest condolences for their loss. I offer my most sincerest condolences to the family of Keith Rapp for their loss as well.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of auto accident in Michigan, the family members of Jeff Haas 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 as well as the Paw Paw Police Department. 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 Jeff Haas may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused this accident or against the Paw Paw Police Department if the investigation determines that the collision they were involved in contributed tot he death of Jeff Haas. 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.

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