I read in the paper today a tragic story about a Fatal Detroit Hit & Run Accident that happened on July 19th. According to Detroit Police, a 46-year-old man, driving a Chevy Tahoe, allegedly killed a 43-year-old man, driving a 1990 Buick, when his vehicle collided with the Buick at East Seven Mile and Fairport as it tried to turn left onto Fairport.

The driver of the Buick was rushed to the hospital where he died from his serious injuries. Detroit police also stated the Tahoe driver allegedly fled the scene but was later apprehended thanks to some witnesses that had called into the station with information on the Tahoe driver.

I  am very sorry to hear about this tragic auto accidents and give my most heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased driver for their loss.

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.

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I was reading the Detroit Free Press this morning when I found an article about a tragic Detroit SUV Accident Fatality on I-94 that killed the driver and seriously injured the passenger. According to the Detroit Police, a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer allegedly sped along I-94, near Van Dyke, when the driver lost control and hit the guardrail rolling it onto the freeway.

The driver was pronounced dead on the scene and the passenger was taken to the hospital with serious injuries where he is in stable condition. Police continue to investigate this tragic accident.

I  am very sorry to hear about this tragic auto accident and wish the passenger the fullest and speediest recovery possible.  My condolences to the family of the driver for their loss.

Detroit Car Accident Property Damage Claims

Our Detroit car accident lawyers often advise our clients on how to make claims for repairs and property damage following a Detroit car accident. Typically, your own insurance company pays for repairs to your car through Collision Insurance.Drivers are not required to purchase a collision insurance policy by the Michigan No Fault Act. Even though the law does not require a driver to buy collision insurance, I would still recommend you  purchase a policy if you can afford one.  If you are in an accident and  do not have collision insurance, you will have to pay for the repairs to your car even if you were not at fault in the accident.

If you were not at fault, you may be able to collect $500.00 from the negligent driver in a “mini-tort claim,” but this is the most you will be able to collect. If you were at fault, you will not be able to collect anything.

If you do have collision insurance, your insurance company will pay for your car repairs. There are three forms of collision insurance and the type of policy you buy determines what exactly your insurance company will pay.

Limited Collision Coverage: Your insurance company pays for the repairs in an accident that was less than 50% your fault, but you have to pay the deductible. In an accident that is more than 50% your fault, the insurance company pays nothing and you have to pay the full cost of repairs unless you win a $500 mini-tort claim against the other driver.

Standard Collision Coverage: Your insurance company pays for the repairs and it does not matter whose fault the accident was. You still have to pay the deductible.

Broad Collision Coverage: Your insurance company pays for the repairs regardless of who was at fault. You have to pay the deductible if you were more than 50% at fault, but you do not have to pay the deductible if you were less than 50% at fault.

If you have insurance for your car, the most you will have to pay for repairs to the other car is the deductible for the other car. The maximum amount is $500.00. If the other car is not insured, the other driver can pursue a mini-tort claim against you, and the most you would have to pay is $500.00, even if the total costs of repair are much higher.

Contact a Detroit Car Accident Lawyer

The best thing to do is consult with an experienced Detroit car accident attorney to review your auto insurance policy and determine what type coverage you purchased.   You should also contact your auto insurance agent to explain the type of insurance policy you have is best suited to your needs.

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