Detroit police cruiser crash sends officer to hospital

At least one Detroit Police Department officer was hospitalized Thursday after a pickup truck hit a police cruiser head-on.

The crash happened at 3:30 a.m. Oct. 8 at Seven Mile and Hoover on the city’s east side.

The pickup driver was arrested at the scene. It was not known whether alcohol or drugs contributed to the crash.

Benefits after an on-duty police crash in Michigan

Police officers injured while performing their jobs may qualify for workers’ compensation if they were injured on the job. Michigan’s workers’ compensation benefits can include medical treatment, rehabilitation and wage replacement, subject to eligibility requirements.

No-fault personal injury protection (PIP) can also cover eligible medical expenses and lost wages after a motor vehicle crash, regardless of fault. When an employee is injured while occupying a vehicle owned or registered by the employer, MCL 500.3114(3) directs payment of the PIP benefits the employee is entitled to receive through that vehicle’s insurer.

Under MCL 500.3109, workers’ compensation benefits paid or required by law generally reduce PIP benefits otherwise payable for the same loss. Michigan Legal Center’s explanation of car accidents while working in Michigan discusses how these benefits fit together and why both claims may need attention.

Get help from Michigan Legal Center

Michigan Legal Center: the Law Offices of Christopher J. Trainor & Associates handles car accident, no-fault and workers’ compensation claims. If you were injured in a crash while working, contact Michigan Legal Center to ask about available benefits and whether Michigan Legal Center can help with your claim.

There is no attorney fee unless money is recovered for you. Case costs and fee terms are governed by the written fee agreement.

Michigan Legal Center also explains the insurance and injury issues involved in Michigan car accident claims.