I saw a story on the news today about a Hastings Car Accident that seriously injured two people. According to police, a driver and his passenger were traveling to the intersection of Mill and Hanover Streets when the driver allegedly lost control on a curve in the road then hit a power pole and crashed into a stone wall. Both the driver, a 22-year-old Hastings man,  and the passenger, a 20-year-old Hastings woman, were airlifted to a Grand Rapids Hospital. Police are still investigating the accident and believe that alcohol may be involved.

I  am very sorry to hear about this tragic auto accident and wish the injured driver and passenger the fullest and speediest recovery possible. 

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims their legal rights. For this type of auto accident in Michigan, the injured passenger can submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits.  No-Fault benefits will cover her medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident.  The injured woman can claim these benefits even if she did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

A Hastings motorcycle accident has killed an off-duty deputy of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department.  Christopher Yonkers, 43, of Hastings died at the scene of the accident, which occurred on M-43 near Usborne Road in Carlton Township when a car turned into the path of his motorcycle.  The driver of the car was not hurt.

This is a very tragic accident because it could have been avoided if the car driver had been paying more attention.  I want to offer my sympathies to the Yonkers family.

Although the Yonkers family is probably very distraught at this time, the law offers them some support.  Since this accident involved a car, Michigan No Fault benefits are available to the family.  A survivor loss claim is available to help cover the cost of the funeral.  Medical expenses, lost wages, and other benefits may also be available to the Yonkers family.  Finally, the family can sue the driver of the car for wrongful death. 

For more information about Michigan traffic 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.

A Hastings motorcycle accident has left two people injured.  The accident occurred on Sunday when Denny Chase, 76, turned into the path of a motorcycle driven by John Richter, 49, at the intersection of N. Jefferson Street and E. Woodland Avenue in Hastings.  Both men were hospitalized following the accident.

I hope neither of these men were seriously injured in this accident.  I also hope that they have a complete recovery.  This is the second motorcycle accident in Hastings from this weekend that I have read about and it is very unfortunate these accidents occur.

Both Mr. Chase and Mr. Richter are eligible for Michigan No Fault benefits.  These benefits will pay for all medical expenses and any wages lost due to the accident.  In addition, there may be other benefits available to each depending on the severity of their injuries.  If the driver who was free of fault is seriously injured, he may have a claim against the driver who is determined to be at fault, but more information about each drivers’ injuries and about how the accident occurred to determine which, if either, driver has such a claim.  The best way to make this determination would be to consult an experienced Michigan car accident attorney.

For more information about Michigan traffic 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.

A Hastings motorcycle accident has left two people injured.  Two people, a man and a woman, were injured when their motorcycle collided with a SUV on Friday.  The accident occurred near Charlton Park Road and M-79 when the SUV turned in front of the motorcycle.  Both motorcyclists were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Too often, it seems like drivers do not see motorcyclists and the result is accidents like this one.  I would encourage everyone on the road to be more aware of their surroundings and especially to keep a better eye out for motorcycles.  I hope these two motorcyclists have a full and quick recovery.

My law firm often represents motorcyclists who are hurt in accidents with cars.  I frequently encounter motorcyclists who do not know that they are eligible for Michigan No Fault benefits when the accident involves a car.  This coverage can provide an injured person with a wide variety of benefits.  For instance, No Fault benefits will pay for all the medical expenses arising out of an accident, a portion of lost wages if the person has to miss work because of the accident, household replacement services for chores around the house, and attendant care for supervised care required after the person is released from the hospital in addition to other benefits which may be available.  I always encourage motorcyclists to submit their claims quickly because many insurance policies have strict time limits and they could risk losing their benefits if they fail to submit their claims within the time limits.  If a motorcyclist is unsure of how to submit a claim or what claims to make, I always encourage them to speak with an experienced Michigan motorcycle accident lawyer.

For more information about Michigan traffic 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 Hastings, you should request the traffic crash report at the following location:

Hastings Police Department
201 East State St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-5744
Fax: (269) 945-4358

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.