- August 20, 2015
- Car Accidents
- Personal Injury
On November 19, 2014, a client of Goodman Acker P.C. was driving eastbound on W. Utica Road at Ryan when another driver turned left off of Ryan (see map below for location of collision), striking our client in the front driver's side. The Shelby Township Police Department then investigated the scene and filed an accident report. Our client was transported to Troy Beaumont Hospital where she was treated for injuries to her neck, back, right wrist, right ankle, and both knees.Goodman Acker P.C. has filed a first and third party lawsuit on behalf of our auto accident client in Macomb County Circuit Court. The third party lawsuit will help our client collect compensation for her pain and suffering damages. This claim is filed against the at-fault driver.
The first party lawsuit is filed against our client's own automobile insurance company, AllState, for her no-fault benefits. No-fault benefits are benefits that help a victim compensate for economic losses due to the accident. Our Shelby Township auto accident attorneys are seeking wage loss benefits (income lost due to time off of work), medical expenses, and transportation costs to and from medical appointments. AllState has currently denied payment of benefits, we are seeking to get payment for past and future expenses. No court date has been set and the case is currently in pre-litigation.
Left-hand turn collisions are almost always the fault of the driver who is making the left-hand turn. However, if the car going straight through the intersection runs a red light, this may shift some or all of the liability away from the car turning left. Every circumstance is different and unfortunately the reality is that car accidents can happen to anyone. Drivers should be cautious when driving through intersections, especially very dangerous ones. Always make sure to do the following when driving through an intersection to help avoid left hand turn accidents:
- Buckle your seatbelt
- Adjust your mirrors and seat, if needed
- Lower your level of distraction: turn down the radio volume, do not engage in excessive conversation with passengers, and do not tinker with the dashboard too often
- Keep your distance from distracted and/or dangerous drivers
- Proceed cautiously while turning or changing lanes.
Sometimes being a safe driver, such as our client, still will not prevent you from being in an auto accident. If you have been involved in a recent Shelby Township car accident and have questions, call our Detroit car accident lawyers today. We can explain your rights to you in clear detail and help you get the compensation you deserve, whether it’s from the at-fault driver or you insurance company. Remember, Michigan is a no-fault state. Therefore, even if you were considered at fault for the left hand turn accident, you still may be entitled to receive benefits from your own auto insurance company.
For over 30 years we have been helping auto injury clients in Shelby Township and throughout the State of Michigan get back on their feet and receive the compensation they deserve. We can do the same for you with a guarantee of first-hand personal attention to your claim.
Call (248) 286-8100 for your free, no-obligation case review and see what we can do for you.