A Battle Creek car accident has left a teenager with critical injuries.  Sheldon Westworth, 17, of Pennfield underwent surgery for head injuries following a car accident on March 31, 2009 in the parking lot of the high school.  Sheldon Westworth suffered his injuries after riding on the hood of a car and being thrown from it when the car turned.  The car had been going fast enough to squeal its tires at one point.  Police are still investigating the accident.

I am very sorry this accident occurred.  I hope that Sheldon Westworth is able to recover completely from his injuries.

Sheldon’s family should submit a claim for Michigan No Fault insurance benefits.  No Fault benefits will cover Sheldon’s medical expenses, for as long as the expenses continue to be reasonable and necessary, even if this is for the rest of his life.  Attendant care benefits will pay a professional or a family member to provide supervised care to Sheldon after he is released from the hospital.  Case management benefits will pay a case manager a reasonable rate to coordinate Sheldon’s medical treatment.

In addition, Sheldon Westworth or his guardian are likely able to file a lawsuit against the person driving the car.  In this lawsuit, Sheldon’s lawyer would have to prove the driver was negligent and that the driver’s negligence caused Sheldon’s injuries.  An experienced Michigan car accident attorney will be able to discuss Sheldon’s case with his family.

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 Mackinac County car accident has resulted in serious injuries for a young passenger of the car.  The single-vehicle car accident happened on March 29, 2009 near Curtis.  Police are still investigating the details.  The driver was not injured, but the passenger was transported to Helen Newberry Joy Hospital with serious injuries.

I am very sorry this accident occurred.  I hope that the passenger is able to experience a full and speedy recovery from all of his injuries.

When a passenger is injured in a single-car accident, the passenger can submit a claim for No Fault benefits through his own insurance, a parent or relative’s insurance if he lives with them, or through the insurance of the driver of the car.  This allows the accident victim to collect benefits for medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, and all the other No Fault benefits.

In addition, a passenger may be entitled to sue the driver if his injuries are severe enough.  Whether the injuries are sufficiently serious to allow him to file a lawsuit will depend on all the facts and circumstances of the accident, so it is necessary to speak to an experienced Michigan car accident lawyer about the accident.

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.

The number of Michigan car accident fatalities decreased significantly in 2008.  According to numbers released by the Office of Highway Safety Planning, the number of people killed in traffic accidents in Michigan fell by 10% from 2007 to 2008.  The office attributes this decline to higher gas prices, which caused people to drive less.  The decline in traffic deaths was highest in the summer months, which corresponds to the time of year with the most traffic accidents and to the time of year with the highest gas prices.

The decrease in traffic deaths was accompanied by a decrease in the number of traffic accidents overall and accidents involving personal injury and property damage.  Other factors contributing to the decrease in accidents include:

• High rate of seat belt use
• Traffic engineering and road design
• Advances in vehicle safety features
• Improvements in emergency medicine

Although the number of traffic deaths overall fell by a significant margin, the number of motorcycle accident deaths and the number of bicycle accidents rose overall.  On a brighter note, the number of teenagers involved in accidents fell by almost one-fourth.

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.