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Date: 
Monday, December 2, 2013
Authorities say two people are dead after a minivan crashed and burned along an icy southwestern Michigan roadway. The crash happened about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday in Kalamazoo County's Oshtemo Township. A Kalamazoo County confirmed the deaths. Identities of those involved weren't immediately released. What every family needs to know about wrongful death claims
Date: 
Thursday, November 28, 2013
One person was killed and three more were hurt in a head-on car crash north of Battle Creek. A station wagon and minivan were involved in the head-on crash at the intersection of Waubascon and Yawger roads. Waubascon Road is shut down between Morgan and Kirby roads in Bedford Township. The female driver of a station wagon was killed. Two people from the minivan, including a "young girl," were airlifted to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, the Enquirer says. A third person from the minivan was taken to the hospital via ambulance.
Date: 
Thursday, November 28, 2013
A man died at a hospital following a car crash in Newaygo County. The wreck happened around 12 a.m. Friday on Main Street near Mechanic Avenue in Fremont. The driver, 41-year-old Michael Poling, crashed his vehicle after having a medical issue, police said. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to a news release from the Fremont Police Department. Authorities continue to investigate the incident. What every family needs to know about wrongful death claims

Grand Rapids - The second-largest city in Michigan just 30 miles East of Lake Michigan

Known by some as the Furniture City Grand Rapids has an estimated population of over 188,000. South of Grand Rapids is Kalamazoo, home to Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College. East of Kalamazoo is Battle Creek, known by some as Cereal City as a nod to the Kellogg company which has its headquarters in Battle Creek.

The key roadways serving the Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek areas include:

  • Interstate 94 - running east-west with access to Battle Creek and Kalamazoo;
  • Interstate 194 - a north-south freeway with connection to Battle Creek;
  • U.S. Route 131 - running north-south and connecting Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids;
  • Interstate 96 - running across the entire state of Michigan and connecting Grand Rapids to Lansing and Detroit.

Recent accidents in the Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek area include:

Here are links to the major hospitals in the Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek area:

When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to learn more about Grand Rapids grief support groups and services.

When someone is injured in an accident in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, or Battle Creek, it is important to gather information about what happens next.

Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. And then the insurance adjusters start circling. Find out more about accidents and what issues an injured person needs to be aware of by going to this link.

Legal information for accident victims in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, or Battle Creek

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Grand Rapids, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, or Battle Creek injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, or Battle Creek injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work when an injured person is out-of-network, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Grand Rapids wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Battle Creek injury attorney can do to help.

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