There was a tragic story in the paper today about a boy killed and another one injured in a fatal Homer Township drunk driving accident on December 12 in Calhoun County. According to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department, two boys were in a vehicle, allegedly driven by a 30-year-old Litchfield man, on westbound U Drive when the driver allegedly lost control, left the roadway, overturned and hit a tree. One boy died on the scene, the other suffered life threatening serious injuries. He was taken by Medflight to University of Michigan Medical Center. Police suspect that alcohol was factor in this case and are still investigating.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and hope the injured boy has a complete and full recovery from his serious injuries. My condolences and best wishes go out to the family of the deceased boy for their loss.

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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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.

A fatal Calhoun County car accident resulted in the death of a Vicksburg man on November 16, 2008.  Raymond Hagens, 50, died after his pickup truck hit a tree at 7 ½ Mile Road and K Drive South in Newton Township.  Raymond Hagens was driving at a high rate of speed and went through an intersection before he died.  He was driving on a suspended license.

I want to extend my sympathies to this man’s family.  I am very sorry this accident happened.

Many people do not realize this, but even though this accident was the fault of the decedent, his family can still submit a survivor loss claim to their No Fault insurance company.  Survivor loss benefits include a payment for part of the funeral bill, and payments for loss of support and loss of household services.  To submit a survivor loss claim, it will be necessary to submit a copy of the death certificate, funeral bill, and written proof of the loss of financial support and household services.

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.

We represent individuals injured in Michigan Motorcycle accidents.  These include cases for auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, truck accidents, moped accidents, pedestrian accidents, bus accidents, and hit and run accidents.  Cases often also include all terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents, off road vehicles, and even snowmobile accidents.

It is often important to hire a Michigan Motorcycle accident lawyer for your case shortly after your accident.  To see why this is often necessary, you can watch this video interview with attorney Daniel L. Buckfire right now.

As part of any Michigan Motorcycle accident case or any Michigan auto insurance claim, it is necessary to obtain the police traffic accident report.  Our firm routinely obtains these for our clients who have been injured in an auto accident. 

These are available to you by simply contacting the police agency and requesting the report.  There is usually a small fee for the report.  For an accident that occurred in Calhoun County, you should request the traffic crash report at the following location:

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office

161 E. Michigan Avenue

Battle Creek, MI 49014

Phone: 269-969-6450

Fax: 269-969-6428

If your accident was investigated by the Michigan State Police, you need to request the report directly from that agency.  You can download the Michigan State Police form here that you must complete and submit to obtain the Michigan State Police report.  .

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan Motorcycle accident, you can order our FREE book, ““The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook” by clicking on the book link.  We will send it out immediately along with other important information. 

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

We represent individuals injured in Michigan car accidents.  These include cases for auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, truck accidents, moped accidents, pedestrian accidents, bus accidents, and hit and run accidents.  Cases often also include all terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents, off road vehicles, and even snowmobile accidents.

It is often important to hire a Michigan car accident lawyer for your case shortly after your accident.  To see why this is often necessary, you can watch this video interview with attorney Daniel L. Buckfire right now.

As part of any Michigan car accident case or any Michigan auto insurance claim, it is necessary to obtain the police traffic accident report.  Our firm routinely obtains these for our clients who have been injured in an auto accident. 

These are available to you by simply contacting the police agency and requesting the report.  There is usually a small fee for the report.  For an accident that occurred in Calhoun County, you should request the traffic crash report at the following location:

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office

161 E. Michigan Avenue

Battle Creek, MI 49014

Phone: 269-969-6450

Fax: 269-969-6428

If your accident was investigated by the Michigan State Police, you need to request the report directly from that agency.  You can download the Michigan State Police form here that you must complete and submit to obtain the Michigan State Police report.  .

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.