Our Michigan car accident lawyers are reporting a story in the news recently about a Portage drunk driving accident that took place on South Westnedge Avenue around 12:30 Sunday morning .  The accident was a hit and run accident.  According to police, the hit and run driver failed to negotiate the curve at the end of the I-94 ramp onto Westnedge, striking another vehicle. The other driver was taken to the hospital and suffer injuries. The hit and run driver was found hiding in nearby bushes.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident and hope the injured victim has a fast recovery without any permanent damages. (more…)

Our Michigan car accident lawyers are reporting a Saginaw County truck accidentthat left five people seriously injured.  The accident took place on Saturday, August 28th, in the afternoon hours.  According to police, a truck and a van collided on M-52 when the van tried making a left turn in front of the truck.  Alcohol may have been a factor in the accident as open intoxicants were found in the van.  The driver of the van, Craig Tippett, along with his three passengers, Joel Rondo, Anthony Dreffs, and Rodrick Boring all suffer serious injuries along with the driver of the truck, Alan Kern, as well.  Police determined the van is at fault for the accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident and hope all the injured victims have a fast recovery without any permanent damages.

Our Michigan auto accident attorney advise victims of their legal rights. All injured individuals, including the driver at fault, 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 person can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

In addition, the accident injury victims may also have claims for personal injuriesagainst the driver determineded to be at fault in this accident. The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. In this lawsuit, the injured victims can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident.

Our Michgan car accident lawyers are reporting a tragic story in the news today about a Cambria Township hit and run accident.  The accident took place on Wednesday, August 18th, in the p.m. hours.  According to police, Jennifer Lynn Gollnick was driving down South Hillsdale Road with a 9-year-old girl passenger when they were struck by another vehicle.  The 9-year-old girl was killed due to the accident and the woman driver suffers injuries. The accident was a hit and run, but Hillsdale police arrested a suspected driver a few minutes after the accident. The suspected driver was driving under the influence of alcohol. 

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident. My condolensces go out to the family of the deceased girl and I hope the injured woman driver recovers without any permanent damages.

Our Michigan auto accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of Michigan motor vehicle accident, 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.

Also, the family members of the deceased may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver if police determine was negligent and caused the accident.  At the very least, the family members should contact a lawyer to find out their legal rights.

The injured individual 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 person can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

In addition, the accident injury victims may also have claims for personal injuries against the driver determined to be at fault in this head on  accident. The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. In this lawsuit, the injured victims can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident.

If alcohol is considered to be factor of the negligent drivers behavior, another possible claim for anyone injured by the alleged drunk driver would be a potential Michigan dram shop case against the seller or furnisher of the alcohol before the accident. At the very least, they should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers are reporting a tragic Canton Township drunk driving accident.  The accident took place on Sunday, August 15th on I-275 near Ford Road.  According to police, a 28-year-old driver passed vehicles on I-275 at a fast speed and then rear-ended a vehicle, driven by Shelby Gunn, killing her.  The 28-year-old was given a blood alcohol test and was proven intoxicated at the time of the accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident. My condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim.

Our Michigan auto accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of Michigan motor vehicle accident, 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.

Also, the family members of the deceased may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver if police determine was negligent and caused the accident.  At the very least, the family members should contact a lawyer to find out their legal rights.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers are reporting a tragic story in the paper about a St. Joseph County car accident. The accident took place on Sunday, July 25th, in the afternoon hours. According to Michigan State Police, a car was driving on Lutz Road when it crossed the centerline and went off the road, hitting a tree. There were four passengers in the car, including a four-year-old boy who died at the scene of the car accident. The other three passengers suffer injuries and were transported to the Kalamazoo Hospital. Police believe alcohol and drugs apper to be a factor of the one car accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident. My deepest condolensces go out to the family of the deceased boy and hope the other three injured victims recover without any permanent damages.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of Michigan auto accident, the family members of the deceased victim 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.

The injured individuals 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.

In addition, the passengers of the negligent drivers’ car may also have claims for personal injuries against the driver if determined to be at fault in this auto  accident. The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. In this lawsuit, the injured victims can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident.

 If alcohol is considered to be factor of the negligent drivers behavior, another possible claim for anyone injured by the alleged drunk driver would be a potential Michigan dram shop case against the seller or furnisher of the alcohol before the accident. At the very least, they should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities.