Our Michigan car accident lawyers are reporting a fatal story in the paper today about a Hazel Park hit and run accident. The accident took place on Sunday, September 12th, in the early a.m. hours. According to police, Samuwell Landrum was struck by a hit and run vehicle and killed on I-75 when he attempting to provide first aid to help friend, Kyle Davis, who fell out of the party bus they were on. The man who fell out of the party bus suffers injuries.
I am very sorry to hear about this accident. My condolensces go out to the family of the deceased and hope the injured victim has a fast recovery without any permanent damages.
Our Michigan personal injury attorneys advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of Michigan pedestrian accident, 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.
Also, the family members of the deceased may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver if found and police determine was negligent. At the very least, the family members should contact a lawyer to find out their legal rights.
The injured individual may be able to 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 person can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy
