Intersection of Baldwin and Main in Ottawa County closed following motorcycle crash.
Update: The motorcyclist, identified as a a 40-year-old Jenison man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The intersection has since reopened.
A car and motorcycle collided early Thursday morning in the intersection of Baldwin Street and Main Street in Georgetown Township.
The accident happened around 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 18 according to Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office.
Details about possible injuries have not been released yet but the intersection is currently closed and more information will be available as the investigation continues. Motorists are asked to seek an alternative route.
Legal options after a motorcycle accident
When a Michigan motorcycle crash involves a car or other motor vehicle, the insurance analysis can be different from an ordinary car-occupant claim. MCL 500.3114 has specific priority rules for a motorcycle operator or passenger injured in an accident that shows evidence of motor-vehicle involvement.
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.
For a deeper explanation, read our guide to Michigan motorcycle accident claims and no-fault benefits or our checklist on what to do after a motorcycle accident in Michigan.
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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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Michigan Legal Center can help you navigate the issues involved in claims such as this with Michigan car accident medical bills and PIP priority and Michigan wrongful death deadlines.