Clarkston, MI (December 9, 2021) - On Tuesday, December 7, one person was reportedly transported to the hospital after being hurt in a vehicle vs pedestrian accident in Clarkston.
Local sources indicate that the wreck occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. at the intersection of Second Street and Bridge Street. Various responders were sent to assist at the scene shortly after the incident took place.
Traffic was backed up in the vicinity of the crash scene for an extended time period on Tuesday evening. While emergency personnel worked to secure the scene and assist the injured victim, police asked local motorists commuting in the area to find different routes of travel.
The involved pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was treated on-site by responding medical professionals before being taken to Tri-State Memorial Hospital for treatment. At this time, their identity has not been reported.
Police in Clarkston continue to investigate the details of the accident. No other information is available to report at this time.
We hope for the full and fast recovery of the injured pedestrian.
Thousands of pedestrians lose their lives each year in traffic accidents, while tens of thousands sustain injuries. Some of these injuries are debilitating or even fatal. Children and the elderly are especially vulnerable to these types of accidents. When walkers are struck by vehicles, their injuries are often much more devastating than the injuries sustained by those hurt in regular traffic accidents.
Victims of pedestrian accidents in Michigan caused by driver negligence are eligible to collect financial compensation for the following no-fault benefits:
In severe injury cases that result in disability, a serious bodily impairment, or even death, victims are able to seek additional damages from the at fault driver based on the negligence demonstrated in the cause of the incident. These include pain and suffering, emotional turmoil, and other non-economic damages. A Michigan pedestrian accident attorney will be able to help you figure out what losses you have suffered and put a monetary value on your injuries.
When you’re in need of a Clarkston personal injury lawyer, you need a lawyer with the skill, experience, resources, and proven results to fight for your legal rights and protect you. That is exactly what you’ll receive in working with an attorney from the Michigan Legal Center. Our attorneys specialize in car accident injury and wrongful death cases, which involves helping people like you who have been hurt due to the negligence of a driver.
Our trusted team of attorneys has decades of experience recovering millions of dollars for our clients in settlements. You can contact our firm online or by phone at (248) 886-8650 to learn about legal options available to you. No one should ever have to face an issue of this magnitude on their own, which is why we are here to help you every step of the way. We are available 24/7, so call us anytime.
Note: Our firm utilized outside sources when creating this post. We have not independently verified the facts regarding this accident. If you find information that is incorrect, contact Christopher Trainor & Associates immediately so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available about the accident. This post can be removed upon request.
Disclaimer: This information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photograph used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene. This post is not a solicitation for business.
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