There was a story in the paper today about three teens injured in a Fillmore Township car accident on December 22 in Allegan County. According the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office, a 17-year old Holland teen, and two passengers, were traveling on Blue Star Highway, near 60th Street, when the 17-year-old allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign and pulled into the path of a semi-truck.

The semi-truck allegedly hit the rear of the vehicle and the rear seat of the car with one passenger was ejected. He suffered serious injuries and was taken to Spectrum Hospital where he is in critical condition. The teen driver and passenger in the car were taken to Holland Hospital for treatment of their injuries. Police continue to investigate this accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and hope the injured paassengers have a complete and full recovery from their serious injuries.

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An Allegan County car accident has claimed the life of a Holland teenager.  Jeremy James Plachta, 18, died when his vehicle ran off the road and hit a tree on December 27, 2008.  The accident happened on 66^th Street near 144^th Avenue in Laketown Township.  The accident is believed to have been caused by foggy weather conditions.

This is a very tragic accident, especially because Jeremy Plachta is so young.  I want to extend my sympathies to his family and friends.

In an accident like this, the victim’s family should file a claim for Michigan No Fault insurance benefits.  No Fault survivor loss benefits will provide Jeremy Plachta’s family with a portion of the funeral cost and this claim may also include payments for loss of financial support and for loss of household services, if Jeremy worked or did chores around the house.  Survivor loss benefits are available regardless of fault, which means they can be collected even though no other car was involved in this accident.

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An Allegan County truck accident has left an area pastor dead.  The accident occurred on November 21, 2008, at the intersection of 142nd Avenue and 38th Street in Overisel Township when the minivan failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a tractor trailer semi truck.  Rev. Jeff Voorhees, pastor from Drenthe Christian Reformed Church, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident while the truck driver was trapped inside his truck, which caught on fire due to the accident, but made it out with minor burns and bruises.  Slick roads due to snow appear to be the main cause of the accident.

It is always sad when someone dies in a car accident, but it is especially devastating when a pillar of the community is taken.  I extend my sympathies to the Voorhees family and to the members of Drenthe Christian Reformed Church.

Michigan No Fault insurance can greatly assist a family at a time like this.  A No Fault survivor loss claim can provide this man’s estate with assistance in paying for the funeral and can provide his family with payments for loss of support, such as lost wages, and payments for loss of the value of his contribution to the chores of the household.  An experienced Michigan truck accident lawyer can help assemble a No Fault claim and ensure the family can worry about more important things while still getting the full amount of benefits.

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An Allegan County truck accident has resulted in the death of a Holland man.  The accident occurred on November 3, 2008 when Eric Galasinski, 34, was driving his pickup truck on M-40 south of M-89 in Valley Township and drifted across the centerline of the road.  He hit a semi and then crashed into a second semi.  He was not wearing his seat belt.  The two drivers of the semis suffered “very minor” injuries according to the police.

This is a very unfortunate accident and I want to extend my sympathies to the Galasinski family.  I am sure Eric Galasinski will be missed.

Even though it is not clear what caused this accident to occur, Eric Galasinski’s family can still submit a claim for Michigan No Fault insurance benefits.  These will cover his medical expenses and a portion of his lost wages as well as other benefits.  By making a No Fault survivor loss claim, the family can receive a payment to cover a portion of his funeral costs.  By speaking with a lawyer before they submit the claim, they can ensure they are submitting all the required documentation and making all of the claims they can.

For more information about Michigan truck accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com.  If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan truck 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.

An Allegan County motorcycle accident has left a husband and wife dead.  Randy Ray and Linda Ray were tragically killed when the motorcycle they were riding on was struck by another vehicle.  The accident occurred Sunday afternoon near the intersection of 58^th Street and 136^th Avenue in Allegan County’s Fillmore Township.  The driver of the other vehicle was treated for minor injuries as well.  It is not clear what caused the accident or who was at fault, and police are still investigating the accident.

This is extremely tragic and I am very sorry for the Ray family’s loss.

As shocked as the family must be by these untimely deaths, I know from the thousands of fatal motorcycle accident cases my law firm has handled over the years that the costs of two funerals and the simultaneous loss of two incomes can place a family in dire straits.  That is why the family should submit survivor loss claims to their Michigan No Fault insurance provider as soon as they possibly can.  The No Fault benefits will cover all medical expenses, a portion of the funeral costs, and may provide wage loss assistance as well.  The survivor loss benefits are meant to stabilize a family facing this tragic situation and I always recommend my clients to file quickly so the insurance company can begin processing their claims and issuing payments.  The family can also pursue a wrongful death claim against the driver, if it is determined that she was at fault for the accident.

For more information about Michigan traffic accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com.  If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan personal injury 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.