Two teenagers were tragically killed in a dirt-bike accident near Chelsea in Washtenaw County.  Ian Charles Hughes, 18, a student at Ann Arbor’s Stone High School, was driving the dirt-bike along with a passenger, Anna Herter, 16, a student at Chelsea High School on November 7, 2008 when the bike apparently left the road by a tight corner of Sylvan Road north of Wingate Road and crashed into several trees.  The two were discovered the next morning.

This is a very tragic accident, and I am very sorry it occurred.  I want to extend my sympathies to their families and their school communities.

In an accident like this, the passenger’s estate could sue the driver’s estate.  This lawsuit would be defended by the insurance company if the dirt-bike is insured.  A wrongful death lawsuit like this one would seek damages for loss of Anna Herter’s company and for other emotional damages for her family.  It would also seek compensation for any medical or other expenses connected with her unfortunate death.  Whether Ian Hughes’s estate could file a claim with this insurance company would depend on whether the vehicle is insured and on what type of insurance policy covered the vehicle.  It is very likely that if the vehicle was insured, the Hughes family could collect some benefits to help pay for the costs of Ian’s funeral and other expenses.  Both families should contact a lawyer to help them determine what claims to file and what damages to seek.

For more information about Michigan bike 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.

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 Chelsea, you should request the traffic crash report at the following location:

Chelsea Police Department

104 E Middle St

Chelsea, MI 48118

(734) 475-9122

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 Chelsea, you should request the traffic crash report at the following location:

Chelsea Police Department

104 E Middle St

Chelsea, MI 48118

(734) 475-9122

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.