I recently read a story about Royal Oak’s bicycle plan.  The city council has appointed a task force to develop a comprehensive plan for bicycle, pedestrian, and other non-motorized traffic in the city.  The plan is aimed at reducing the number of bicycle-car accidents after a recent fatal hit and run bicycle accident .  The city also lead Oakland County in the number of bicycle accidents in 2007.

I applaud the city’s efforts to reduce the number of accidents.  Encouraging safety and use of reasonable care is one of the primary goals of the legal system.  Lawsuits hold people accountable for injuries that they cause, with the goal that such lawsuits will make everyone more careful in the future.  In addition, encouraging biking and walking makes everyone healthier.

If you or someone you know is injured in bicycle-car accident, the scale of injuries and the costs of treatment can be enormous.  An experienced lawyer can help you get compensation for these injuries.

For more information about Michigan bicycle accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com.  If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan bicycle 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 Holland Township bicycle accident has tragically killed an 11-year old boy.  Gievanni Grimaldo was riding his bike to school when he was struck by two cars on Riley Street near Westland Street.  Police are still investigating the accident, but their initial investigations have revealed neither driver was speeding and Gievanni was wearing dark clothing.

This is a terrible tragedy and my sympathies extend to the Grimaldo family and this boy’s friends.  Anytime someone’s life is cut short by a car accident it is painful, but it is especially bad when the victim is so young.

My law firm represents people injured in car accidents and, too often, we represent people whose children are killed in car accidents.  Many times, people think that children are not eligible for No Fault insurance benefits because they are too young to drive and do not have their own policies.  This is completely false.  In fact, as long as a child who has been injured or killed in a car accident lives with someone who has a No Fault policy, they are covered by that policy exactly as if they were the policyholder.  In an accident like this one, that means the Grimaldo family could get a No Fault survivor loss benefit which would pay for a portion of the funeral costs and possibly other benefits as well.  In addition, the Grimaldo family likely has a wrongful death claim against one or both of the drivers who hit Gievanni.  The best thing they could do is contact a lawyer to assist them in handling their claims.

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 Royal Oak hit and run accident has left a Detroit woman dead.  The Detroit woman was riding her bicycle in the northbound lane of Woodward Avenue just south of Twelve Mile Road when she was struck and dragged a short distance before the motorist drove off.  The bicyclist was taken to Beaumont Hospital, but unfortunately she was pronounced dead an hour later.  Royal Oak Police are still investigating the accident and are requesting anyone with information about a white car with damage to its front end and possibly its windshield to call 248-246-3515.

This is a real tragedy that should not have happened.  My sympathies are with the family of this woman.

My law firm represents accident victims and their families.  Often, people struggling after an accident do not understand the No Fault system or what benefits they are entitled to under the law.  In an accident like this one, if the woman either had or lived with someone who had No Fault insurance, her family can make a claim for survivor loss benefits, which will pay a portion of the funeral expenses and other expenses.  In addition, if the driver is ever identified, the family can bring a wrongful death action against him or her since she was at fault for the accident.  However, even if the driver is never found, if this woman either had or lived with someone who had uninsured motorist insurance coverage, her family can bring an uninsured motorist claim against her own insurance company.

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.

I am often contacted by clients who are seriously injured in Michigan bicycle accidents.  We are in the middle of summer right now and I seek bikers on the streets constantly throughout the day. The weekends are just incredible with the number of bikers taking to the streets for great exercise and adventure.  However, like any great recreation, there are potential risks and hazards involved.

Bicyclists who are injured in Michigan car accidents have legal rights even if the car that struck them was not insured. There are two potential claims arising out of the automobile accident.  The first claim you have is for no-fault benefits, which will cover your damages for loss wages, medical expenses and household chores.  Even if the other driver did not have insurance, but you owned your own automobile which had car insurance, or you were living with a relative had car insurance, you are able to make a claim for no-fault benefits through your automobile insurance company or your relative’s automobile insurance company.  Also, even if you did not have automobile insurance or you were not living with a relative who did not have automobile insurance, you are able to  make a claim for no-fault benefits through the Michigan Assigned Claims Facility.   

In addition to making a claim for no-fault benefits, if you had your own automobile insurance which had uninsured motorist coverage or were living with a relative who had automobile insurance which had uninsured motorist coverage, you may be able to  make a claim against the insurance company for uninsured motorist coverage, which will cover all of your non-economic damages, including damages for pain and suffering and disfigurement.  Additionally, you may make a claim for any excess economic damages over and above which you are entitled to receive in no-fault benefits.    

There are very strict time limitations in pursuing these type of claims. Therefore, if you are involved in an auto accident, we recommend that you contact an attorney immediately.