Over the weekend, I read the story of a tragic accident involving a Lake Isabella SUV Rollover Accident Death. According to the Sherman Township Sheriff, a 41-year-old Isabella County Man died on July 11th when his SUV rolled several times. The man was allegedly driving at a high rate of speed on North School Road and could not negotiate a curve in the road.

The man was thrown from his vehicle when it rolled. He was pronounced dead at Central Michigan Community Hospital. The Sheriff believes alcohol may have been a factor in the crash.

I  am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident. My heart goes out to the family of the man for their loss from this tragedy.

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of accident, the family members 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.  This is true even if the decedent was intoxicated and at fault for the accident. 

Accident victims should not speak with the insurance adjuster for the victim 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.

I read a tragic story about a fatal motorcycle accident that took the life of a 48 year old woman, Helen Reeves.  She was riding her bike when a motorist crossed the center lane of the roadway and struck her, killing her instantly.  The driver appears to have been intoxicated and was arrested at the scene of the accident and taken to jail.

This is a tragedy that should have never happened.  My thoughts go out to her family and friends.  I only hope that the court system lays a heavy hand on the driver if the allegations prove to be true.

In my practice, I see instances like this way too often in my motorcycle accident cases.  Although many in the public believe that bikers are at fault in most accidents, I have found the opposite to be true.  It is most often negligent motorists who ignore the rights of bikers and other drivers and cause these catastrophic accidents.  With Summer now here and bikers in mid-season form, I can only hope that drivers become more responsible so accidents like this one do not happen again.

Drunk driving accidents in Michigan continue to be a huge problem on our roads and highways.  These accidents are senseless and should never, ever happen.  Drivers need to be responsible when taking the wheel of the car and driving on our streets and highways.

A driver and 2 passengers were injured in an Oceana County Car Accident on Saturday, May 30 at the intersection of Jefferson and Oceana Drive in Weare Township. The accident occured when a 61-year-old Hart man , travelling westbound on Jefferson, allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a GMC Yukon, travelling north on Oceana. The occupants of the Yukon, Lee Tenney and two of his family,  were taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment of their undisclosed, non-life threatening injuries. The Hart man died at the scene of the accident. Police suspect alcohol was a factor in the crash and are still investigating at this time.

I am very sorry hear that this accident happened and I hope that the Tenneys are able to recover completely from their injuries.

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of accident, the injured driver and passengers of the Yukon 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 people can claim these benefits even if they did not have an automobile insurance policy.

In addition, the injury victims may be able to file a lawsuit against the person driving the car.  In this lawsuit, they 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.  Another possible claim would be a potential Michigan dram shop case against the seller or furnisher of the  alcohol before the accident.

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 pedestrian was involved in a Clare County drunk driving accident on May 11th. The accident occurred when the drunk driver swerved across the center line and hit the pedestrian in the shoulder of the road, near the intersection of Lake George Street and Forrest Avenue. The victim was able to crawl to a nearby business for help and was then taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

I am very sorry hear that this accident happened and I hope that he is able to recover completely from his injuries.

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of accident, the injured pedestrian can submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits.  No-Fault benefits will cover his medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident.  The injured pedestrian can claim these benefits even if they did not have an automobile insurance policy.

In addition, the injury victim may be able to file a lawsuit against the person driving the car.  In this lawsuit, he 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.  Another possible claim would be a potential Michigan dram shop case against the seller or furnisher of the  alcohol before the accident.

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.

Flint resident, Andrew Sheppard, was injured in a Flint hit and run car crash on May 2, 2009 on Mission Street in Flint.  He was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Christofer Leavitt at the time of the accident.  Mr. Leavitt allegedly left the scene of the accident and has been arraigned on three felonies and 2 misdemeanors in connection with the crash, including opertaing a vehicle while intoxicated, fleeing the scene of an accident, felonious driving, operating while intoxicated and reckless driving.

Andrew Sheppard sustained serious injuries in the accidenet.  According to reports, he was left comatose in a Genesee County hospital with possible head injuries, several broken ribs and a collapsed lung as a result of the crash.  I am very sorry hear that this accident happened and I hope that he is able to recover completely from his injuries.

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of accident, the injured passenger can  submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits.  No-Fault benefits will cover his medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident.  The injured passengers can claim these benefits even if they did not have an automobile insurance policy.

In addition, the injury victims may be able to file a lawsuit against the person driving the car.  In this lawsuit, he 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.  Another possible claim would be a potential Michigan dram shop case against the seller or furnisher of the  alcohol before the accident.

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.