Our Ann Arbor car accident lawyers are reporting a hit and run car accident that took place on Wednesday, August 4th, in the afternoon hours.  According to police, a car crashed into a semi-truck on the I-94 entrance ramp from Jackson Road. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene. There were passengers in the car and three of them suffered injuries. The driver of the semi-truck did not suffer injuries.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident and hope the injured passengers have a fast recovery without any permanent damages.

Our Ann Arbor auto accident attorneys advise victims of their legal rights. The injured individuals 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 person can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

In addition, the accident injury victims may also have claims for personal injuries against the driver is found and if determined to be at fault in the car-truck accident. The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. In this lawsuit, the injured victims can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in.

Our Ann Arbor car accident lawyers recently settled a lawsuit for our client, an Ohio woman who was struck head on on US-23 near Ann Arbor. A vehicle traveling along the highway crossed over the centerline and hit our client who was also traveling along the highway. Our client sufferred very serious leg fractures which required surgery, rib fractures, and ankle injuries. She will also need a knee replacement in the future due to the accident.  An underinsurance arbitration award for $370,000 was awarded to our client.

Victims of car accidents do have legal rights. If you or a family member suffer injuries due to an Ann Arbor car accident, contact our office now at (800) 606-1717 to speak with an experienced Ann Arbor car accident attorney.