A deadly collision in
Jackson, Michigan, on the
corner of E. Michigan Avenue and S. East Avenue leaves several UAW picketers injured and one dead. Just before midnight, two trucks were racing down E. Michigan Avenue when the driver of one of the trucks lost control and slammed into the UAW picketers. The five individuals who were hit by a truck on
September 28, 2024 were exercising their right to strike and making their voices heard on the picket line.
What Michigan Defines as Wrongful Death
Michigan law defines
wrongful death as the occurrence of death due to a “wrongful act, neglect, or fault of another,” and if the deceased individual had not perished, there could be a filing of a personal injury claim.
What to Do When a Loved One Dies from a Car Accident
When you lose a loved one
in an auto accident, you can feel confused and overwhelmed. You may even worry about your finances, especially if medical bills pile up in addition to normal everyday expenses. The stress involved can get the better of you if you do not know what to do next.
File for Survivor’s Loss Benefits
Filing for survivor’s loss benefits is available in Michigan by relatives of a deceased person killed in a car crash. Such a filing is allowed under
Michigan’s no-fault insurance laws and also under a wrongful death statute. Each of these comes with limitations, and the filer must adhere to strict deadlines. For these reasons, working with an experienced fatal car accident attorney can help you file within those deadlines and receive the benefits available.
File a Wrongful Death Claim
If the car accident resulted from some type of negligence by another driver, a spouse, family member, or another personal representative might be able to file a wrongful death claim against that other driver.
Seek Justice for Your Loved One
It is completely understandable that filing a lawsuit will not be foremost on your mind following the loss of your loved one. It is important, however, to know that there are time limits on when you can file, so seek legal advice as soon as you can to determine if this is the right direction for you to proceed next.
While taking action will not bring your loved one back to you, Matz Injury Law and our steadfast attorneys will do as much as we can to obtain the compensation you deserve. Call
866-226-6833 or fill out our
online contact form for a free consultation today.
