Legal Question in Traffic Law in Michigan

Traffic Accident, Other person ran red light

Recently I was involved in a traffic accident where the other person ran a red light. I was turning left, the green left arrown was on and he blew threw the intersectiion I struck his vechile. Now my car is not fixable and I have no way to get to College or the money to replace my car. Can I sue him for the loss of my car?


Asked on 7/07/03, 7:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nancy Savageau Benner and Bilicki

Re: Traffic Accident, Other person ran red light

Pursuant to MCL 500.3135(3)(e), you can sue the other driver for up to $500.00 for damage to your motor vehicle to the extent that the damages are not covered by insurance." as long as you are not more than 50% at fault for the collision. MCL 500.3135(4)(a).

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Answered on 7/08/03, 9:02 am


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