There was a tragic story in the paper about two people involved in a fatal Howell bus crash on November 4th in Livingston County. According to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, an elderly couple in a Dodge Intrepid headed westbound on Grand River when a Livingston Essential Transportation Services bus, northbound on Highlander Way, allegedly entered into the intersection against the light and struck the Dodge Intrepid. The elderly woman in the car was killed and the elderly man suffered a serious head injury. He was taken to University of Michigan Medical Center. Police are still investigating this accident.

There was a story in the State News today about an MSU student in a fatal drunk driving accident that occurred Saturday, October 17th in Kent County. According to the Kent County Sheriff’s Department, the 23-year-old Michigan State University student was a passenger in an SUV, driven by his neighbor, when the vehicle they were in allegedly left the road and hit a tree in Ada Township. The SUV was torn apart and the student was killed. Police believe that alcohol may have been a factor in the crash and continue to investigate.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic car accident and wish my most heart-felt condolences to the family of the MSU student 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 MSU student 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. 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 the MSU student may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused this accident. Another possible claim would be a potential Michigan dram shop case against the seller or furnisher of the alcohol before the accident. 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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