Early morning car crash leaves Jackson pedestrian in critical condition on Thursday, June 4.
The Jackson Police Department responded to a call at 3:20 a.m. on Thursday, about a crash on West Michigan Avenue. According to police, a man stepped in front of a moving vehicle traveling west.
The man was unresponsive when first responders got to the scene, he was then taken to Henry Ford Jackson Hospital where he eventually became responsive. Afterwards he was taken to University of Michigan Hospital where he is listed in critical condition, police said.
The driver did not appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The crash remains under investigation.
Legal options after an accident
Michigan is a no-fault state, which means that without having to determine whose fault an accident is, people injured in the crash may qualify for Personal Injury Protection benefits.
These benefits can help cover economic losses from the crash such as allowable medical expenses, wage loss, replacement services or attendant care.
Recovering noneconomic losses usually requires a separate claim against an at-fault driver. This would only be an option if the injuries meet the state’s threshold of serious impairment of body function, permanent serious disfigurement or death.
Pedestrian crashes
Michigan drivers are required to yield to pedestrians in an intersection or crosswalk. If an accident was caused because a driver failed to yield, was speeding, impaired, distracted or tuning into a crosswalk, it could qualify as negligence.
The pedestrian’s conduct matters too. Crossing against a signal, darting into traffic, walking outside a crosswalk, wearing dark clothing at night, distraction and intoxication are all things that can increase a pedestrian’s percentage of fault.
Michigan uses comparative-fault principles. If a pedestrian is found to be partially at fault, it may limit how much they can receive in noneconomic damages such as pain and suffering. If the pedestrian is more than 50% at fault, they generally cannot recover noneconomic damages such as pain and suffering.
Get Help From Michigan Legal Center
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If you or a loved one was injured in a Michigan car crash, call Michigan Legal Center at (248) 886-8650 or contact us for a consultation.
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