Weekly Update 10-18-2013

Lawsuit against gun maker Remington over Battle Creek man’s hunting death settled

BATTLE CREEK, MI – A Battle Creek woman has settled a lawsuit she filed claiming that a faulty trigger assembly on a popular Remington rifle led to her husband’s death during a hunting trip in Wyoming in 2011. Terms of the settlement are confidential, according to a motion filed Friday by attorneys for Monica Wood asking U.S. District Judge Paul L. Maloney to approve the agreement with Remington Arms Company, LLC. http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/10/battle_creek_woman_settles_sui.html

Michigan court overturns $4.85M wrongful death award

The Monroe Evening News reports the case involved Mercy Memorial Nursing Center, which cared for 76-year-old Burr Needham while he was recovering from a broken hip. The court in a ruling this month said there was insufficient evidence that such an amount was warranted. http://www.freep.com/article/20131015/NEWS06/310150080/Michigan-court-overturns-4-85M-wrongful-death-award

Crash hot spots: Top 20 highest wreck intersections in Jackson County identified

With 25 reported crashes in 2012, this intersection had the highest number of crashes in Jackson County last year. The 20 intersections with the most crashes in the county are those that are heavily traveled and some in areas that have seen economic growth over the years. The Citizen Patriot researched data from the Michigan State Police, studied crash reports and spoke to local law enforcement to find out why these intersections were the worst in the county. http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2013/10/top_20_highest_crash_intersect.html

Study: Michigan Auto Costs Can Drop if Lifetime Care Stays

The Citizens Research Council of Michigan, which studied medical costs stemming from car accidents, said auto insurers pay much higher health care bills than private insurers and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Injured motorists also get more medical care in Michigan than in other states because it offers “expansive and nearly unlimited coverage.” http://www.claimsjournal.com/news/midwest/2013/10/18/238556.htm

Michigan car-deer crashes plummet: Incidents are down by 20 percent since 2009

Across Michigan, the number of encounters between deer and motor vehicles between 2009 and 2012 is down more than 12,000 crashes, from 61,486 to 48,918, based on a review of all traffic crash reports filed with the Michigan State Police. http://www.clarkstonnews.com/Articles-News-i-2013-10-09-252864.113121-sub-Two-fatal-accidents-prompt-questions-on-M15-safety.html

Escalade, Buick collide in Thomas Township, both drivers suffer ‘minor injuries,’ police say

THOMAS TOWNSHIP, MI — Two drivers were taken to a Saginaw hospital by ambulance after suffering what police believe were “minor injuries” during a crash at the intersection of Graham and Frost. The crash happened at 12:46 p.m., Saginaw County Central Dispatch said. http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2013/10/escalade_buick_collide_in_thom.html#incart_river_default

Two fatal accidents prompt questions on M-15 safety

Brandon Twp.- Two fatal accidents at the same location on M-15 in the township within five months of each other have residents and officials concerned. Township Supervisor Kathy Thurman said she and Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Pete Burkett will be contacting the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Traffic Improvement Association regarding the safety of the area near McDonald’s in the 900 block of S. Ortonville Road. http://www.clarkstonnews.com/Articles-News-i-2013-10-09-252864.113121-sub-Two-fatal-accidents-prompt-questions-on-M15-safety.html

Police: Injury accident slows traffic on eastbound U.S. 10 near M-47

Bay Alerts said the crash was an injury accident. A motorist driving in the area said multiple emergency vehicles were on the scene and several passenger vehicles were pulled off the road. http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2013/10/police_crash_with_injury_slows.html#incart_river_default

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Burton woman dies a day after she was hit by vehicle in Davison Township

The 44-year-old Burton woman who was struck on Sunday night by a vehicle while walking down Lippincott Boulevard near Oak Road has died, according to Davison Township Police. Ann White died at the hospital sometime overnight, said Davison Township Officer Bryan Illig. http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/10/44-year-old_burton_woman_struc.html#incart_river_default