Flint, MI (February 26, 2021) – A pedestrian accident reported in the Flint area sent one man to a local hospital with serious injuries on Thursday evening. Just before 6:40 p.m., on February 25, officers with the Flint Police Department responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Pierson Road.
Reports from the police show that a 53-year-old man was crossing the roadway at the intersection of Pierson Road and Kermit Street, located just east of Fleming Road when he was struck by a westbound Buick SUV.
The man was severely injured in the accident. He was rushed to Hurley Medical Center for the treatment of injuries. Authorities confirmed that he remains hospitalized in critical condition at this time.
The police in Flint are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Our thoughts are with the man injured in this accident. We hope for this full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Michigan
Every year, more than 2,400 pedestrians are injured in automobile accidents throughout the state of Michigan. Although there are many instances in which accident victims sustain only minor injuries, this is typically not the case with pedestrians. These people are generally unprotected, which increases the risk of serious and life-threatening injuries in collisions. The chances of suffering severe injuries are greatly increased when pedestrians are struck by pickup trucks, commercial vehicles, and those traveling at high speeds.
When victims are injured in accidents, they are often rushed to area hospitals for treatment. After undergoing emergency surgery, most victims are admitted and forced to spend several days or even weeks in a hospital or rehabilitation facility. As if being forced out of work to recover were not enough, victims are further burdened by stacking medical bills they need as a result of their injuries. In cases where victims are harmed by negligent or reckless drivers, they should contact a car accident attorney in Michigan immediately. Victims may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the financial burdens they face for both economic and non-economic damages.
Michigan personal injury attorneys at Vahdat Weisman Law strive to help victims better understand legal options available to them. When victims schedule free case evaluations with our team, we immediately begin reviewing the circumstances surrounding their accidents. We help victims exercise their rights by pursuing personal injury claims against those who cause them harm. Not only do we fight on behalf of our clients to ensure their legal rights are protected, but we take into consideration their best interests and their desires as we move forward with negotiations or demanding compensation from wrongdoers. If you have been injured in a car accident as a result of another person’s actions, contact our personal injury attorneys in Michigan at (734) 469-4994 to see how we can help you get the justice you deserve. Our attorneys are standing by for your call to see how we can help you recover.
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