There was a story in the paper today about a pedestrian killed in a fatal Detroit I-75 hit and run accident on January 29th. According to the Michigan State Police, a man was walking on the shoulder of I-75, south of I-94, when he was struck  by a vehicle that did not stop for the accident. The pedestrian was taken to Detroit Receiving Hospital where he died from his serious injuries. Police are still investigating this accident and ask that anyone with information contact the Detroit post at 313-456-6600.

There was a story in the paper today about a woman seriously injured in a Detroit pedestrian hit and run accident that occurred on Thursday, November 12 on Detroit’s west side. According to the Detroit police, a 20-year-old-woman exited a bus to cross West Parkway, near Joy Road, and was allegedly struck by a car that ran the red light at the intersection.

Witnesses stated that the driver, in a burgundy Taurus, stopped, went around the injured woman, stopped and looked then left the scene. No witnesses were able to get the license plate number of the car. Detroit Police are still investigating this accident and ask anybody who sees an older model burgundy Taurus, with damage to the passenger side, to call them.

There was a story in the news today about a fatal hit & run accident in Detroit last night. According to the Detroit Police, a man left a party on Robson near Glendale on the Northwest side of Detroit when, while waiting to cross the street, a Ford Escort allegedly swerved to hit him. He was rushed to a local hospital where he later died. Police are still investigating this accident and encourage anyone with any information that can help in the investigation to contact them.

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

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. 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.

If the driver’s identity is not discovered, the pedestrian’s family still has rights under the law. They may be able to file an uninsured motorists claim against their own insurance policy or another insurance policy to receive the Survivor Loss Benefits.

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, any injured parties and the family of the deceased victims can claim damages and compensation for 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 victim may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent. 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.

For more information about Michigan car accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com.  If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan car accident attorneys about your case, feel free to call us anytime at (800) 606-1717 or simply submit this contact form and we will get back to you quickly.

I read tragic story today about a Detroit Hit & Run Fatality that involved a 13-year-old victim and was caught on a surveillance video. According to Detroit Police, the surveillance video allegedly shows the 13-year-old boy walking near Grand River and Mettetal when he was struck by a white mini-van that drove off without stopping. The boy was taken to Children’s Hospital with serious injuries and died at the hospital from significant brain damage.

My sincerest condolences go out to the family of the boy for this tragic loss. 

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of accident, the family members may be able to make a claim for Survivor Loss Benefits.  This can include payment of medical expenses, funeral expenses, lost wages, and loss of other services.  If the driver is not found and a member of the household had uninsured motorist coverage , they can make a claim for wrongful death.

Accident victims should not speak with the insurance adjuster for the victim 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.

For more information about Michigan car accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com. If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan car accident attorneys about your case, feel free to call us anytime at (800) 606-1717 or simply submit this contact form and we will get back to you quickly.

I posted on our Detroit Car Accident Lawyer Blog site a tragic story about a woman who suffered fatal injuries in a Detroit Hit and Run Motorcycle Accident.  Police were investigating the accident and following up on leads to track down the driver who left the scene of this accdient.

Detroit police have arrested Antionette Brown related to the accident.  She has been charged with several accounts, including manslaughter and failing to stop at the scene of a fatal accident causing death.  She was formally charged yesterday and will appear shortly for an arraignment.

This is great news for victims of hit and run accidents.  Too often, people with knowledge regarding an accident or the driver never come forward, leaving injury victims and their families in the dark, waiting for answers on the driver who left the scene.  Most people simply cannot understand how someone can go on with their life knowing that they destroyed another persons, without coming forward and taking responsibility.