I read a tragic story in the Free Press today about a Fatal Oakland County Car Accident that occurred in Independence Township yesterday. According to the Oakland County Sheriff, an 80-year-old Clarkston man was a passenger in a 1997 Buick Park Avenue that was broadsided by a 2006 Jeep on Sashabaw Road, south of Fleming Lake.

The Buick was driven by a 77-year-old Clarkston resident. Both occupants of the Buick were rushed to Genesys Hospital with serious injuries where the 80-year-old later died. The driver of the Jeep was not injured. Police continue to investigate this accident at this time.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic car accident and wish my most heart-felt condolences to the family of the deceased man for their loss. I wish the injured driver a complete and full recovery and hope that they do not suffer permanent injuries from this horrible accident.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights.  For this type of auto accident in Michigan, the 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 he did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

Also, for this type of 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. 

In addition, the injury victims may be able to file a lawsuit against the persons determined to be at fault in the auto accident.  The insurance company for the driver must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, the injured pedestrians and the family of the deceased victims 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. 

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. 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.

A Northern Michigan car accident has resulted in the death of an Arcadia man.  Palmerino Farina, 78, died on March 26, 2009 following a March 24 car accident on Northwood Highway in Arcadia Township.  The accident happened when Palmerino Farina lost control of his vehicle while negotiating a turn and hit some trees.  No one else was in the vehicle.

I am very sorry for the Farina family’s loss.  I want to express my sincere sympathies.

Many times, the people I meet think that they have no rights when they are in a single-vehicle car accident.  This is not true at all.  In fact, an insured driver can submit a claim to his Michigan No Fault car insurance.  When someone is killed in a car accident, that claim is a No Fault survivor loss claim. 

A claim for survivor loss benefits includes a payment for a portion of the funeral costs.  The claim might also include benefits for financial support, if the accident victim was working, and for household services, if the victim did chores around the house.

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.

An Alpena car accident has resulted in the deaths of two men.  The car accident occurred on February 26, 2009 when icy roads caused a vehicle to roll over in Green Township.  Roy Kraft, 32, of Spruce and James Fettes, Jr., 49, of Alpena were killed in the accident.

I am very sorry this accident occurred.  I want to express my sympathies to the families of these two men for their loss.

When someone is killed in a car accident in Michigan, the person’s family should submit a No Fault survivor loss claim.  Survivor loss benefits are a very important part of Michigan’s No Fault Act.  Survivor loss benefits provide a family with money for a funeral and payments for loss of financial support and for loss of household services.  These benefits can be of tremendous help to a family in dealing with the unexpected death of a loved one.

In addition, if the driver of the car was negligent and somehow caused or contributed to the accident, the passenger may be able to file a lawsuit against the driver or his estate.  This lawsuit is really against the driver’s insurance company, since the insurance company will pay for and defend the lawsuit.

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 has been killed in a Grand Rapids car accident.  The accident occurred on February 20, 2009 when the woman lost control of her car and slid across 10 Mile near Shaner Avenue NE and was struck by another vehicle.  It is not certain why the woman lost control of her car.

I am very sorry this accident occurred.  I want to extend my sympathies to this woman’s family for their loss.

When someone is killed in a car accident, the first thing their family should do once they can is submit a claim for Michigan No Fault benefits.  A No Fault survivor loss claim will provide the family with money for part of the funeral costs and will provide them with payments for loss of financial support and loss of household services.  Financial support means money the deceased would earn and use to support their family while household services mean payments for chores around the house which the deceased used to do.

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.

An Isabella County car accident has left an 18-year old Riverdale man dead.  Nathan Troupe was killed on February 16, 2009 when his car ran off the road and hit a tree near South Whiteville and East Broomfield Roads.  It is not clear what caused the accident.

I am very sorry for this tragic accident, especially because the victim is so young.  I want to express my sympathies to Nathan Troupe’s family.

When a person dies in a single-vehicle car accident, many people believe there is nothing they can do.  This is not true.  In fact, the family can submit a claim for Michigan No Fault insurance benefits.  A No Fault survivor loss claim would provide the family with money for a funeral and would give them payments for his lost wages and for lost household services for up to three years.  A lawyer could help them gather the necessary documents and make sure their claim was properly submitted.

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.