Our Michigan car accident lawyers are reporting a story in the paper today about an Emmett Township drunk driving accident that took place on East Michigan Avenue near Evanston Street.  The accident took place on Friday, November 5th around 11:30 p.m.  According to police, a speeding vehicle hit another vehicle and then rolled over. The vehicle that was hit was pushed into a tree due to the impact of the crash. The driver of the vehicle who crashed into the other car, Ian Millard, was driving while under the influence of alcohol. Ian along with four other passengers, Shawn Wolney, Matt Zdunic, Shanyce, and Angel Tackett all suffer injuries and were taken to the hospital. In the other vehicle, the driver, Gary Blagg, and a passenger, Patricia Burke, also suffer injuries and were taken to the hospital.

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

Stephanie Joyce Stone was killed and her two children were injured in an Ypsilanti car accident at the intersections of Ecorse Road and Harris.  The tragic accident took place on Tuesday, October 26th around 5 p.m.  According to police, a vehicle ran a a red light at the speed of 70 to 80 mph and struck the vehicle Stone was driving.  Both Stones’ car and the other vehicle struck three other cars due to the force of the accident. The driver of the vehicle suffers injuries as well and is suspected of driving under the influence.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident. My condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim and I hope both children have a fast recovery without any permanent damages. (more…)

Our Michigan car accident lawyers are reporting a tragic Canton Township drunk driving accident.  The accident took place on Sunday, August 15th on I-275 near Ford Road.  According to police, a 28-year-old driver passed vehicles on I-275 at a fast speed and then rear-ended a vehicle, driven by Shelby Gunn, killing her.  The 28-year-old was given a blood alcohol test and was proven intoxicated at the time of the accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident. My condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim.

Our Michigan auto accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of Michigan motor vehicle accident, the family members of the deceased victims 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.

Also, the family members of the deceased may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver if police determine was negligent and caused the accident.  At the very least, the family members should contact a lawyer to find out their legal rights.

There was a story in the paper recently about a Tuscola County car accident. The car accident took place on Sunday, May 30th, around 2 p.m. According to the sheriff’s department, a 20 year old male was driving west on M-25 near Vassar Road when he struck another vehicle going eastbound. The vehicle going easbound was driven by a woman from Kawkawlin. In the car with the woman were three of her family members. Everyone involved in the car accident suffered injuries and was transported to the hospital. Alcohol is considered to be a factor.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident and hope all of the individuals injured recover form this car accident without any permanent damages or injuries. 

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise car accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of  auto accident in Michigan, the injured individuals 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 parties can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

In addition, the car accident injury victims may also have claims for personal injuries against the driver determined to be at fault. The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. In this lawsuit, the injured victims can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident.

If alcohol is considered to be factor of the negligent drivers behavior, another possible claim for anyone injured by the alleged drunk driver would be a potential Michigan dram shop case against the seller or furnisher of the alcohol before the accident. At the very least, they should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities.

There was a story in the news recently about a construction worker injured in a Lansing accident. The accident took place on May 16th around 2 a.m. According to police, a car struck a 22 year old construction worker while he was working on highway construction on eastbound M-6 near U.S. 131, near Grand Rapids. The construction worker was transported to Saint Mary’s Health Care. The driver who hit the young man is believed to be driving under the influence at the time of the accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident and hope the construction worker recovers from this accident without any permanent damages or injuries.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise car accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of construction accident in Michigan, 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 person can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

In addition, the injured construction worker may also have claims for personal injuries against the driver determined to be at fault. In this particular case, it would be the drunk driver. The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. In this lawsuit, the injured victims can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident.

Another possible claim for anyone injured by the alleged drunk driver would be a potential Michigan dram shop caseagainst the seller or furnisher of the alcohol before the accident. At the very least, they should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities.