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Gladwin County Drunk Driving Accident

Posted on February 16th 2010

There was a story in the paper about an Amish man seriously injured in a Gladwin County drunk driving accident on February 14th in Beaverton Township. According to police, a 23-year-old Amish man and two others were traveling in a buggy on South Bard Road when the buggy was allegedly struck by a pick-up truck driven by an allegedly drunk Coleman man. The 23-year-old Amish man was taken to Saginaw for treatment of his serious injuries. The two other buggy passengers were treated on the scene for minor injuries. Police are still investigating this accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident and hope that the Amish man recovers from this accident without any permanent injuries or deficits.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of auto accident in Michigan, the injured Amish 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 any driver determined to be at fault in this auto accident. 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 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.

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.

An experienced Michigan car accident lawyer can assist the victims with this type of claim. Accident victims should not speak with the insurance adjuster for the negligent driver before consulting with an attorney.

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.

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Northfield Township Bus Truck Accident Hurts Amish

Posted on October 09th 2008

A Northfield Township bus accident has resulted in minor injuries for at least 14 members of a Mount Pleasant Amish church.  The accident occurred when a tour bus was rear-ended by a semi tractor-trailer on U.S. 23 near Barker Road north of Ann Arbor.  More than 20 people were crammed in the 13-passenger tour bus.  The 14 were taken to the University of Michigan Hospital, but 8 people refused treatment for minor injuries.

 

This is a pretty alarming tragedy and I am sorry it happened.  Although many people were injured, it sounds like their injuries were relatively minor.  This is very fortunate for a couple of reasons.  First, accidents involving semi-trucks tend to be very bad accidents.  Second, buses are usually not equipped with seatbelts and other safety features now standard in cars.  A bus-truck combination accident has the potential to be a very serious accident but fortunately it sounds like no one was critically injured in this accident.

 

Everyone involved may have a claim for Michigan No Fault insurance benefits.  As passengers, the Amish may be able to make a claim through the bus driver’s insurance policy.  This will pay for the medical expenses for those who received medical treatment.  In addition, if anyone had been seriously hurt, other benefits would have been available.  Finally, if any of the Amish had been very seriously injured or killed, they would have a claim directly against the negligent driver for damages in excess of what their No Fault benefits would provide.

 

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. 

 

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