An Alpena car accident has resulted in the deaths of two men.  The car accident occurred on February 26, 2009 when icy roads caused a vehicle to roll over in Green Township.  Roy Kraft, 32, of Spruce and James Fettes, Jr., 49, of Alpena were killed in the accident.

I am very sorry this accident occurred.  I want to express my sympathies to the families of these two men for their loss.

When someone is killed in a car accident in Michigan, the person’s family should submit a No Fault survivor loss claim.  Survivor loss benefits are a very important part of Michigan’s No Fault Act.  Survivor loss benefits provide a family with money for a funeral and payments for loss of financial support and for loss of household services.  These benefits can be of tremendous help to a family in dealing with the unexpected death of a loved one.

In addition, if the driver of the car was negligent and somehow caused or contributed to the accident, the passenger may be able to file a lawsuit against the driver or his estate.  This lawsuit is really against the driver’s insurance company, since the insurance company will pay for and defend the lawsuit.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan car accident, you can order our FREE book, “The Ultimate Michigan Car Accident Handbook” by clicking on the book link.  We will send it out immediately along with other important information.

For more information about Michigan car accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com.  If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan car accident attorneys about your case, feel free to call us anytime at (800) 606-1717 or simply submit this contact form and we will get back to you quickly.

A Montcalm County car accident has left an Edmore man with injuries.  Seth Smith was injured on February 18, 2009 when his car crossed the center line of M-57 near Derby Road and crashed.  Seth Smith’s car was the only one involved in the accident.  The cause of the accident has not been determined.

I am very sorry this accident occurred.  I hope that Seth Smith is able to enjoy a full and speedy recovery.

When someone is injured in a single-vehicle car accident, many people do not realize they can still submit a claim for Michigan No Fault benefits.  No Fault insurance benefits are available to anyone injured in a car accident, regardless of whose fault the accident was.

For Seth Smith, this means he can submit a No Fault claim for medical expenses and lost wages.  Depending on the severity of his injuries, he may also be able to submit a claim for additional No Fault benefits.  For example, if he requires supervised care after he is released from the hospital, he can submit a claim for attendant care benefits and his insurance company will pay a reasonable rate to a nurse or even to a family member to pay for that care.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan car accident, you can order our FREE book, “The Ultimate Michigan Car Accident Handbook” by clicking on the book link.  We will send it out immediately along with other important information.

For more information about Michigan car accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com.  If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan car accident attorneys about your case, feel free to call us anytime at (800) 606-1717 or simply submit this contact form and we will get back to you quickly.

A woman has been killed in a Grand Rapids car accident.  The accident occurred on February 20, 2009 when the woman lost control of her car and slid across 10 Mile near Shaner Avenue NE and was struck by another vehicle.  It is not certain why the woman lost control of her car.

I am very sorry this accident occurred.  I want to extend my sympathies to this woman’s family for their loss.

When someone is killed in a car accident, the first thing their family should do once they can is submit a claim for Michigan No Fault benefits.  A No Fault survivor loss claim will provide the family with money for part of the funeral costs and will provide them with payments for loss of financial support and loss of household services.  Financial support means money the deceased would earn and use to support their family while household services mean payments for chores around the house which the deceased used to do.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan car accident, you can order our FREE book, “The Ultimate Michigan Car Accident Handbook” by clicking on the book link.  We will send it out immediately along with other important information.

For more information about Michigan car accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com.  If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan car accident attorneys about your case, feel free to call us anytime at (800) 606-1717 or simply submit this contact form and we will get back to you quickly.

A Paw Paw car accident has resulted in severe injuries to a child.  Pauletta Hurd, a 12-year old girl from Paw Paw, was injured after being hit by a car on February 16, 2009.  The accident occurred while she was crossing Michigan Avenue near Gremps Street because the driver of the car had not fully cleared the ice off of his windshield.  Pauletta Hurd was properly in the crosswalk when she was hit.  The car dragged her for a short distance and she had cuts and scrapes on her head and face.

This accident is terrible but thankfully Pauletta Hurd was not killed.  I hope her injuries are not severe, and I hope this driver is held accountable for his carelessness.  I was pleased to see he had been cited for careless driving.

When a pedestrian is hit by a car, many people do not realize the pedestrian can still submit a claim for Michigan No Fault benefits.  This claim can be made for medical expenses, attendant care, household replacement services, and all of the other standard No Fault benefits.

In addition to the claim for No Fault benefits, Pauletta Hurd may be able to file a lawsuit against the driver that hit her.  She could do this if she were very seriously injured.  Because she is a minor, the court would likely appoint a Guardian or Next Friend to handle the lawsuit and protect her interests.  This person is usually the parent or legal guardian of the child.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan car accident, you can order our FREE book, “The Ultimate Michigan Car Accident Handbook” by clicking on the book link.  We will send it out immediately along with other important information.

For more information about Michigan car accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com.  If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan car accident attorneys about your case, feel free to call us anytime at (800) 606-1717 or simply submit this contact form and we will get back to you quickly.

A Van Buren County car accident has resulted in serious injuries for a Mattawan woman.  Frances Korteway was seriously injured when the driver of another car lost control of his vehicle on Red Arrown Highway and hit her Jeep head-on.  The accident occurred on February 20, 2009.  Frances Korteway had to be extricated from her Jeep with the Jaws of Life and was treated for what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries.

I am very sorry this accident occurred.  It is not clear how severe Frances Korteway’s injuries are, but I wish her the best for a full recovery.

In an accident like this, there are two distinct things Frances Korteway should do.  First, she should prepare a claim for Michigan No Fault benefits.  No Fault insurance will pay for her hospital bills and follow-up treatment and it will provide wage loss benefits if she has to miss work because of her injuries.  Other benefits may also be available depending on the severity of her injuries.

Second, she should determine whether she is able to file a lawsuit.  Michigan law allows people who are very seriously injured in car accidents to sue the driver who caused the accident.  This lawsuit allows them to collect additional damages for things that No Fault insurance does not cover.  These damages could include lost earnings if the accident victim will be out of work for more than three years or payments for the pain caused by the accident.  A lawyer could help her decide whether she is permitted to file a lawsuit and whether it would be a good thing to do.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan car accident, you can order our FREE book, “The Ultimate Michigan Car Accident Handbook” by clicking on the book link.  We will send it out immediately along with other important information.

For more information about Michigan car accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com.  If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan car accident attorneys about your case, feel free to call us anytime at (800) 606-1717 or simply submit this contact form and we will get back to you quickly.