Kalamazoo, MI (September 3, 2023) – A young woman is in critical condition after being struck by a van while riding her bicycle in Kalamazoo on Wednesday evening.

Authorities say the victim was bicycling home on South Burdick Street at around 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday when a driver struck her and left her lying on the roadway at the corner of Burdick and Stockbridge.

The woman was rushed to an area medical center and underwent surgery. She suffered several fractured bones, a concussion, and a road rash, in addition to other unspecified injuries, and was transferred to Bronson Hospital.

Officials expect the suspect vehicle to have damage to the windshield and passenger side of the car. Witnesses with additional information were asked to call officers with the Kalamazoo Police Department as soon as possible.

Our thoughts and best wishes for a full recovery are with the injured woman and her loved ones.

Injury-Causing Crashes in Michigan

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an automobile Accident happens somewhere in the United States every ten seconds. Given the sobering statistics surrounding incidents both nationally and in Michigan, it is not surprising that the great majority of personal injury cases our courts hear about these days involve automotive collisions.

Fortunately, Michigan is a “no-fault” state (with a few exceptions), which means that your insurance provider will generally pay for your damages regardless of who caused the accident. You may submit a claim for first-party benefits, which include monetary damages, as well as non-financial losses like pain and suffering.

Even if you believe your injuries are modest or the circumstances of your accident are clear-cut and easy, it’s always vital to hire a lawyer after a collision. Victims often underestimate the cost of consulting an attorney, yet those who hire one frequently get far higher settlements than those who defend themselves. Additionally, the majority of personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, so you won’t be charged for their services until you get a favorable judgment or settlement.

There are a number of additional advantages to hiring experienced legal counsel and representation. For instance, your lawyer will represent you in any correspondence with an insurance company or other third party and guide you through the claims procedure. Your lawyer will examine all available legal alternatives by gathering the essential information relating to your incident, collecting the facts of your case, speaking with witnesses, and much more in order to identify who was ultimately at responsibility in the accident and why you should receive compensation.

Our firm takes the time to get to know each of our clients personally in order to properly comprehend and empathize with the degree to which their injuries have changed their lives. If you’ve been hurt in an automobile accident in the Detroit area, get in touch with Christopher Trainor & Associates to learn more about defending your legal rights after an accident that wasn’t your fault. Call (248) 886-8650 to arrange a free first consultation with one of our skilled Kalamazoo personal injury lawyers.

Note: Our firm utilized outside sources when creating this post. We have not independently verified the facts regarding this accident. If you find information that is incorrect, contact Christopher Trainor & Associates immediately so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available about the accident. This post can be removed upon request.  

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