Veronica Guczwa of Carleton in Monroe County was hit by a 1994 GMC Suburban Thursday night as she was trying to cross Labo Road from a parking lot across the street from the St. Patrick’s Church.  Ms. Guczwa was flown by medical helicopter to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital near Ann Arbor .  She remains in critical condition.  The driver of the SUV was not injured, nor were the children that were also occupying the vehicle.

The injuries sustained in an auto accident of any kind (motorcycle accident, car-pedestrian, car accident, truck accident, etc.) may be catastrophic in nature. An auto accident victim may suffer from head trauma, spinal cord injury, brain injury, broken bones, lacerations, burn injury and damage to internal organs. These may all require extensive medical care and continued medical treatment for a victim to regain full health. Unfortunately, even when treated immediately and with the best medical care a victim may forever be scarred, disfigured or unable to enjoy the activities he or she once loved.

A Michigan auto accident attorney at Freedman & Freedman can assist you in seeking financial compensation for your injuries. With our help, you may be able to recover money for medical care, lost wages, emotional trauma, pain and suffering, and more. Our firm represents clients in auto accident claims throughout Detroitand the surrounding areas, including in Troy, Southfield , and Rochester Hills.

Contact a  Michigan auto accident lawyer today to learn more about your rights and options.

Sharon Welling, an employee at Isabella County Recycling Center, was hit by a forklift Monday while she was at work.  A 52-year-old man from Alma was driving the forklift at the time of the accident.  He was transporting a large recycling bin when he hit her.  Welling sustained serious injuries to her leg and pelvis and was airlifted to Hurley Medical Center in Flint.  Unfortunately, Ms. Welling died yesterday morning from her injuries.

Losing a loved one in a fatal accident can leave a family feeling not only helpless and devastated, but frustrated and angry. Knowing that the incident could have been avoided altogether makes it that much more difficult to deal with. Fortunately, Michigan law offers legal recourse to family members of those who have lost their lives due to the negligence, recklessness or wrongdoing of others.

Freedman & Freedman takes on wrongful death cases throughout Michigan and the surrounding areas, including in Livonia, Dearborn, Detroit, Canton, Plymouth, Southfield, Troy and Rochester Hills. We offer a free, no obligation case evaluation with an experienced attorney to discuss your rights and your legal options in regards to your loss.

If you have lost a loved one in a fatal accident, contact a  Michigan wrongful death attorney at Freedman & Freedman today.

A catastrophic injury is considered any type of physical injury that leaves the victim disfigured, disabled, debilitated, or with a significantly lower quality of life. Catastrophic injuries can be life-threatening, and typically require extensive medical care and rehabilitation. If you are suffering from a catastrophic injury, you should speak with a personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman about your legal rights. If the circumstances that led to your injury were caused by the negligent or reckless conduct of another, you could stand to be compensated for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, emotional trauma, lost wages, and overall decreased enjoyment of life.