Teen Killed in a Detroit Hit & Run Accident
There was story on the news this morning about a teen killed in a Detroit hit & run accident on Friday night, October 30th on the East side. According to the Detroit Police, a 17-year-old Warren teen and her three friends were crossing Conner Street, near Outer Drive, when they were allegedly hit by a car. The driver fled the scene of the accident in what police describe as a dark, older model, possibly a sports car with a heavily damaged front end and missing left side mirror. Police ask that if anyone witnessed this horrific accident that they call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Police are still investigating this accident.
I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and offer the family of the deceased teen my most sincere condolences and best wishes. I hope that the other injured teens have a complete recovery without any permanent deficits.
Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of auto accident in Michigan, the injured teens 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 parties can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.
Additionally, for this type of auto accident in Michigan, 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.
If the driver’s identity is not discovered, the injured teens and the family of the deceased teen still have 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 No-Fault Benefits.
In addition, the injury victims may be able to file a lawsuit against the persons determined to be at fault in 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 victim 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 the deceased teen may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused this accident, if his identity is discovered.
At the very least, the surviving family and injured parties 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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