A Genesee County car accident has left a teenager dead and another woman with serious injuries.  An 18-year old Flushing man was stopped at a traffic light at Corunna and Elms on November 1, 2008 when he was violently rear-ended by a 48-year old woman from Flint.  The impact of the crash was so strong that pushed the front car over 75 yards from the intersection.  The 18-year old was killed in the crash while the 48-year old remains in serious condition.  Police are still investigating the causes of the accident, including whether alcohol was involved.

This is a real tragedy especially because the victim is so young.  I feel terrible for this man’s family.  I hope everyone will slow down and pay better attention to the road.  I also hope that the woman has a complete recovery.

In an accident like this, both the woman and the man’s family can submit claims for Michigan No Fault benefits while the police investigation is still on-going.  Their No Fault benefits will cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other services.  In addition, a Michigan No Fault survivor loss will help the man’s family in paying for the funeral.  Finally, the driver who is eventually determined to be free of fault may be able to sue the negligent driver, but this will depend on the exact circumstances and injuries involved in the accident.  The best thing both the woman and the man’s family could do is to speak with an experienced Michigan car accident attorney about their accident.

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 Flint car accident has sent one person to the hospital and caused significant damage to the Genesee County Probate Court building.  An SUV and a small car were driving near the court building when the SUV cut off the car.  The driver of the car then lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the building.  Fortunately, no one was inside the building since the accident occurred in the evening, but the driver of the car was hospitalized with minor injuries.  The driver of the SUV was ticketed.

This is an unfortunate accident and I hope the car driver recovers from his injuries.  From the news report, his injuries sound minor, but even minor injuries from a car accident can severely disrupt a person’s normal life.

My law firm represents people injured in car accidents.  Often, people do not understand what is covered by their No Fault insurance.  In an accident like this, the car driver can make a claim for No Fault benefits to cover his medical expenses.  This would include his hospital bills, but it would also include any follow-up treatment which is required because of the accident.  No Fault benefits will also cover a portion of his lost wages if he has to miss any time from work because of the accident.  They can also provide payment for household chores if he is unable to do them himself because of his injuries.  Finally, they also provide payment to someone taking care of him if supervised care is required after he is released from the hospital.  Although it sounds like his injuries are minor and may not prevent him from doing chores or necessitate care, if symptoms later develop that necessitate payment of these benefits, the insurance company will be obligated to pay for them.  As long as the symptoms are fairly traceable to the accident, No Fault insurance will cover them.  In addition, if the drivers injuries were severe, he would have a claim against the driver of the SUV since the SUV driver was at fault.

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

Genesee County Sheriff’s Office

1002 S Saginaw St
Flint, MI 48502
(810) 257-3407
Fax: (810) 257-3077

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

Genesee County Sheriff’s Office

1002 S Saginaw St
Flint, MI 48502
(810) 257-3407
Fax: (810) 257-3077

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.