Man dies after Prior Road crash in Vernon Township

A 40-year-old Durand man died after suffering life-threatening injuries in a crash Wednesday night.

Michigan State Police Flint Post troopers said the crash happened about 10:15 p.m. Oct. 21. He was driving on Prior Road near Reed Road in Shiawassee County.

He swerved off the road and hit a tree, no other injuries were reported and the crash remains under investigation.

Michigan survivor benefits after a fatal single-vehicle crash

Qualifying dependents may receive no-fault survivor’s loss benefits after a fatal single-vehicle crash, even without proof that another driver was at fault. Eligibility depends on insurance coverage, dependency and statutory exclusions.

Under MCL 500.3108, these benefits can replace financial support the deceased would have provided to people who were dependents at the time of death. They can also pay reasonable expenses for ordinary and necessary services the deceased would have performed for those dependents, up to $20 a day. Benefits last only while dependency continues and aren’t payable beyond the first three years after the crash. A combined limit applies to all dependents’ benefits for each 30-day period.

Michigan Legal Center’s explanation of personal injury protection benefits and insurance priority describes how coverage and the rules for choosing the responsible insurer can affect payment.

Get help from Michigan Legal Center

Michigan Legal Center: the Law Offices of Christopher J. Trainor & Associates handles car accident claims and no-fault insurance disputes.

Families with questions about insurance benefits after a fatal Michigan crash can Contact Michigan Legal Center to ask whether the matter is within Michigan Legal Center’s practice areas.

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