river rescued after Cooper Township rollover crash
A driver was hospitalized after being trapped in a rollover crash and having to be freed by firefighters in Cooper Township.
The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened around 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in the 5900 block of North Riverview Drive, north of Mount Olivet Road.
The vehicle left the road before rolling over and hitting a tree, deputies said. Cooper Township firefighters freed the driver, who was alone in the vehicle and was taken to a local hospital by ambulance.
Investigators believe excessive speed was a factor in the crash. Anyone with information is asked to call the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office at 269-383-8748 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.
Can no-fault benefits cover a single-vehicle crash?
Yes, eligible drivers can receive Michigan no-fault benefits even when no other vehicle is involved. Under MCL 500.3105, benefits for accidental injuries arising from the use of a motor vehicle are payable without regard to fault, subject to the law's eligibility requirements.
Personal injury protection benefits can cover reasonable charges for necessary medical care and part of the income lost because an injury prevents someone from working during the first three years after a crash. The benefits available depend on eligibility and the coverage that applies. Michigan Legal Center explains how coverage affects treatment expenses in its discussion of car accident medical bills and no-fault coverage.
An important exception applies to uninsured vehicle owners. Under MCL 500.3113, the vehicle has to be properly insured to get benefits in a crash.
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