Joy Bodley, 58, killed in hit-and-run pedestrian collision on 7 Mile Road in Detroit, Michigan
Family calls for justice for military veteran killed in hit-and-run in Detroit
Friends and family remembering her Tuesday night (Jan. 18) near the spot she was hit and killed last Wednesday (Jan. 12) while crossing the street to catch the bus to work.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a collision with a vehicle, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Go here to learn how to protect the rights of pedestrian accident victims and their families.