Two 19 year old boys  were injured in a Kalamazoo car bicycle accident while riding through a stop sign on Riverview Drive on April 6th. Both boys were riding on a single bicycle with one boy on the handlebars.  One of the boys was taken to the Borgess Hospital in Bronson. He was unconsciousness and appeared to have head trauma. The other boy had noticeable injuries including fractures but was conscious.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident and hope that the two boys recover from this accident without any permanent damages or injuries.

Our Michigan accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of auto-bicycle accident in Michigan, the bicyclists could make a claim for no-fault benefits even if they did not own a car or have a no-fault benefit insurance policy. This includes payment of medical expenses, prescription costs, and wage and income loss benefits if there are any.

Additionally, if the driver is found at fault, the two boys 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.

I read a tragic story today about a Fatal Multiple Vehicle Accident in Petoskey over the weekend. According to Michigan State Police, four people have died from an accident on US-31 in Emmet County involving two semi-trucks, a pick-up truck with a utility trailer and a passenger car.  State Police stated the passenger car allegedly crossed the center-line into the path of a semi-truck driven by a 47-year-old man. The semi-truck driver allegedly veered left to avoid the car and hit the pick-up truck, which was traveling behind the car.

The passenger car then spun out of control into the path of a second semi-truck driven by a man from White Cloud. The semi-truck hit the car and left the road coming to a rest in a wooded area. The three passengers in the pick-up truck died at the scene of the accident. The fourth pick-up truck passenger was taken to Munson Medical Center with serious, life-threatening injuries where he died over the weekend. Police are still investigating this horrific accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic car accident and wish my most heart-felt condolences to the family of the deceased passengers for their loss.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights.  For this type of auto accident in Michigan, any injured parties 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.

Also, for this type of auto accident in Michigan, 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. 

In addition, the injury victims may be able to file a lawsuit against the persons determined to be at fault in the auto accident as well as the companies that own the semi-trucks.  The insurance company for the driver must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, any injured parties and the family of the deceased victims can claim damages and compensation for injuries suffered in the accident.  The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. 

Also, the family members of the deceased victims may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused these car accidents as well as the companies that own the semi-trucks. At the very least, the surviving family should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities. 

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

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.

Over the weekend, I read the story of a tragic accident involving a Lake Isabella SUV Rollover Accident Death. According to the Sherman Township Sheriff, a 41-year-old Isabella County Man died on July 11th when his SUV rolled several times. The man was allegedly driving at a high rate of speed on North School Road and could not negotiate a curve in the road.

The man was thrown from his vehicle when it rolled. He was pronounced dead at Central Michigan Community Hospital. The Sheriff believes alcohol may have been a factor in the crash.

I  am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident. My heart goes out to the family of the man for their loss from this tragedy.

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of accident, the family members 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.  This is true even if the decedent was intoxicated and at fault for the accident. 

Accident victims should not speak with the insurance adjuster for the victim before consulting with an attorney.

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.

Drunk driving accidents in Michigan continue to be a huge problem on our roads and highways.  These accidents are senseless and should never, ever happen.  Drivers need to be responsible when taking the wheel of the car and driving on our streets and highways.

A driver and 2 passengers were injured in an Oceana County Car Accident on Saturday, May 30 at the intersection of Jefferson and Oceana Drive in Weare Township. The accident occured when a 61-year-old Hart man , travelling westbound on Jefferson, allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a GMC Yukon, travelling north on Oceana. The occupants of the Yukon, Lee Tenney and two of his family,  were taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment of their undisclosed, non-life threatening injuries. The Hart man died at the scene of the accident. Police suspect alcohol was a factor in the crash and are still investigating at this time.

I am very sorry hear that this accident happened and I hope that the Tenneys are able to recover completely from their injuries.

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of accident, the injured driver and passengers of the Yukon 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 people can claim these benefits even if they did not have an automobile insurance policy.

In addition, the injury victims may be able to file a lawsuit against the person driving the car.  In this lawsuit, they can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident.  The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case.  Another possible claim would be a potential Michigan dram shop case against the seller or furnisher of the  alcohol before the accident.

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

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 woman, in a Mecosta County Car Accident on May 11th, says she fell asleep at the wheel and rolled her car into a ditch on US-131 near 19 Mile Road in Green Township.  The driver and her passenger were both hurt and taken to the hospital to be treated for their injuries.

Fatigue is a leading cause of car accidents in Michigan. Before taking the wheel of a car, drivers should be well-rested and alert. Driving a car while fatigued is considered negligent. I am very sorry hear that this accident happened and I hope that the driver and passenger are able to recover completely from their injuries.

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of accident, the injured passenger can  submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits.  No-Fault benefits will cover his or her medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident.  The injured passenger can claim these benefits even if they did not have an automobile insurance policy.

In addition, the injury victim may be able to file a lawsuit against the person driving the car.  Even though this is a friend, the insurance company for the driver must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, he or she can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident.  The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. 

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

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.