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Calhoun County Car Accident

Posted on January 30th 2009

A Calhoun County car accident has left two people injured.  The accident occurred on January 24, 2009 at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Eden Street in Marshall Township.  Scott Sands, 26, was attempting to turn left onto Eden Street when his vehicle was struck by a vehicle driven by John Malinowski, 37.  Scott Sands’s vehicle was then pushed into a van driven by Dale Sinclair, 74.  Scott Sands was ejected from the vehicle and was taken to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo with serious injuries.  Dale Sinclair was transported to Battle Creek Health Systems with minor injuries.  John Malinowski was not injured.

I am very sorry this accident occurred.  I hope that Scott Sands and Dale Sinclair are able to experience full and speedy recoveries.

After the emergency situation of a car accident has subsided, a person who has been injured in a car accident should begin the process of learning about and enforcing his legal rights.  Under Michigan’s No Fault Act, his No Fault car insurance will provide him with payments of all reasonable and necessary medical expenses, a portion of lost wages, household services, and attendant care as well as other benefits.  Both Scott Sands and Dale Sinclair should submit claims for No Fault insurance benefits to their insurance companies promptly.

In addition to a No Fault claim, Michigan law allows accident victims who have been very seriously hurt to file a lawsuit for additional damages.  Whether someone has been hurt severely enough to be allowed to file a lawsuit will vary on a case by case basis, but an experienced Michigan car accident lawyer will be able to evaluate the circumstances of the accident and the details of the victim’s injuries and make an initial determination.  Anyone who is seriously injured in a car accident should contact a lawyer as soon as they can.

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 Michigancar 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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Kalamazoo Motorcycle Accident

Posted on September 22nd 2008

A Kalamazoo motorcycle accident has left a St. Joseph man with serious injuries.  The motorcyclist was driving north on Kings Highway near 4th Street when he ran over a curb and lost control of the bike.  He was found unconscious near the scene of the accident and was taken to Bronson Hospital where he is in critical condition.  No other vehicles were involved in the crash.  According to reports, alcohol is believed to be a factor, but police are still investigating.

 

This sounds like a very serious and unfortunate accident and my sympathies are with him and his family.  I hope he has a full recovery. 

 

Even though the motorcyclist was not driving a car, he may be entitled to Michigan No Fault benefits.  No Fault benefits include payment of all hospital bills and medical expenses as well as additional benefits depending on the severity of his injuries.  These benefits could include payment for household chores that he can no longer do for himself and for any attendant care, which is supervision of the injured driver that is required as a result of the accident.  Finally, if he has to miss work because of injuries suffered in this car accident, his No Fault insurance may also pay a portion of his lost wages.

 

If alcohol was a factor in the accident, the motorcyclist may also have a claim against a bar or other institution that served him alcohol.  This kind of claim is called a dram shop claim.

 

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan traffic 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 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.

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