Our auto injury attorney in Michigan is reporting a Fort Gratiot rollover car accident that happened around 3:00 a.m. on Friday, February 17^th at Krafft Road near Campbell road. According to police, the vehicle rolled over into a ditch containing about 4 feet of water. Both the driver of the vehicle as well as his passenger were taken to the hospital and suffer injuries due to the rollover car accident. The cause of the accident is still being investigated.

Car accidents are recognized as a one of the major causes of death in the United States , killing nearly 42,000 people each year. Rollover accidents play a significant role in this statistic because they have been especially known to be the most violent among car accidents. Rollover motor vehicle accidents quite often result in life altering injuries, permanent disability, or even death. Injuries often include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, severe orthopedic fractures, and other serious injuries.

According to the National Center for Statistics and Development (NCSA), about 95% of rollover car accidents are tripped – meaning the vehicle strikes something low, such as a curb or shallow ditch, causing it to tip over.  Statistics also show that drivers of rollover vehicles tend to be males, under 40 years old, driving on two-way roads without dividing barriers.   (more…)

Our car accident injury lawyer in Michigan is reporting a fatal Battle Creek head-on collision that happened at Glenn Valley Drive and Capital Avenue on Thursday, February 9th.  According to police, a woman driving north on Glen Valley Drive crossed the center lane, and struck a vehicle that was traveling southbound. Both drivers suffer serious injuries due to the car accident.

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The Fatal Analysis Reporting System (FARS) indicated in 1999, that about 18% of non-junction, non-interchange fatal accidents were caused by two vehicles crashing into each other head on. Other research has found that the leading cause of head on collision fatalities is because of people trying to pass on one lane roads. Other causes are due to an indivudal falling asleep while driving, being distracted, and/or speeding.  At least half of all head on collisions or wrong way car accidents kill or cripple a person involved in the crash.

I am so sorry to hear about this accident. I hope the injured victims have a fast recovery without any permanent damages. (more…)

Our car accident injury lawyer in Michigan is reporting a fatal Kalamazoo car accident that happened Saturday, February 4th,  around 12:00 a.m. killing Sierra Skinner, a 19-year-old  teenager. According to police, Skinner was attempting to pass another vehicle on West KL Avenue in Kalamazoo County when her vehicle crashed into the rear end of the other vehicle. Skinner’s car hit a tree and the other vehicle, which held a 17-year-old female driver, overturned. Skinner was prounounced dead at the scene of the accident. The driver of the other vehicle was taken to the hospital and suffers injuries.  

According to the Michigan State Police car accidents are the primary cause of death among teens. In fact, in 2008, drivers 16 – 24 years of age constituted 14 percent of all drivers, yet were involved in 36.3 percent of all crashes and 31.6 percent of fatal crashes. Other research done by the Pew Research Center, proves one out of every three teenagers say they have texted while driving. In addition, 50 percent of teenagers say they talk on a cell phone while driving. Distracted driving is a serious issue and it is recommended that all parents share the dangers and consequences of distracted driving to their newly licensed teenage drivers. Check out our “Tips For Parents on Teen Driving” written by our car accident injury lawyer for a list of tips for parents to follow on how to ensure your teenager will be a cautious and careful driver.

I am so sorry to hear about this tragic accident. My condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim, and I hope that the injured victim has a fast recovery without any permanent damages.

Our car accident injury lawyer in Michigan advises victims of their legal rights. For this type of accident the injured individual can submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits. No-Fault benefits will cover their medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident. The injured victim can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

In addition, the injured victim may also have claims for personal injuries against the other driver if determined to be at fault. The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case.

The family of the deceased victim may be able to make a claim for Survivor Loss Benefits. This can include payment of funeral expenses, lost wages, and loss of other services.  At the very least, they should hire the best possible car accident injury lawyer in Michigan to investigate these possibilities.

An 18 year-old woman lost control of her car on Fremont Road near the Michigan-Indiana state line, hitting a tree stump causing her car to flip over on Saturday, January 29^th at 3:30 p.m. Police say the crash was caused by snowy road conditions. The driver sustained minor injuries, however, the other passengers were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. No one was wearing seatbelts at the time of the California Township rollover accident.

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Seat belts are the single most effective traffic safety device for preventing death and injury, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Wearing a seat belt can reduce the risk of crash injuries by 50 percent. Forty-two percent of passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2007 were unbelted. A 2009 NHTSA study estimates more than 1,600 lives could be saved and 22,000 injuries prevented if seat belt use was 90 percent in every state.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident. I hope the injured victims have a fast recovery without any permanent damages. (more…)

Ernest Berkley was injured in a Cass County rear-end car accident, when he was rear-ended while pulling into a driveway on M-51 near Peavine Street, on January 21st, in the p.m. hours.  Berkley suffers injuries due to the Michigan rear-end accident, and was sent to the hospital. The driver of the other vehicle, Dallas Hale, did not suffer injuries.

Rear end car accidents are the most common type of car accident in the United States, with about 2.5 million accidents (out of 6.3 million) being due to rear end accidents. Even though rear end accidents commonly occur at low speeds, it does not mean the consequences can not be catastrophic. Hitting another car from behind often results in whiplash or head injuries.

I am so sorry to hear about this accident. I hope the injured victim have a fast recovery without any permanent damage. (more…)