A man was seriously injured in a Kalamazoo Rollover Car Accident on July 17th.   According to Kalamazoo Police, the man was driving a Ford Taurus when he allegedly lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway, went into a ditch, clipped a sign then travelled on two wheels as the car emerged from the ditch.

The vehicle then rolled over and came to rest on its roof in front of the Environmental Research and Education House on Parkview Avenue. The driver had to be cut out of the car. He was taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital  with serious injuries. Police continue to investigate the accident.

I  am very sorry to hear about this auto accident and wish the injured driver the fullest and speediest recovery possible.  I hope that he comes out of this with no permanent harm.

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of auto accident in Michigan, the injured driver 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. 

An experienced Michigan car accident lawyer can assist the victim with this type of claim.  Auto 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.

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A 27-year-old woman was killed in a Kalamazoo Hit & Run Accident on Saturday, May 23rd on Vanrick Drive. Police reported that the Kalamazoo woman was walking when she was allegedly struck by a minivan leaving the parking lot of Continental Lanes. She was taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital with critical injuries that she did not survive. Police continue to investigate and are still searching for a gold or tan colored van.

I  am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident. My condolences to the family of the woman for their loss.

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.

Furthermore, the family members may have a claim for wrongful death against the driver of the van for negligence. At the very least, the surviving family should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities.  The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. 

If the driver’s identity is not discovered, the woman’s family still has rights under the law. They may be able to file an uninsured motorists claim against their own insurance policy or another insurance policy to receive the Survivor Loss Benefits.

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 pregnant woman was injured in a hit and run car accident in Kalamazoo recently at the intersection of Lovell and Oakland. The pregnant woman drove her Pontiac Grand Am on southbound Oakland when a black Honda ran the red light and collided with her car.   Police are still investigating the accident at this time.

I am very sorry this accident occurred.  I hope that the woman injured is able to recover completely from her injuries and that there was no harm suffered by her baby.

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of accident, the injured passengers and drivers should 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.  Accident victims in Michigan can receive these benefits regardless of who was at fault in the accident.  The injured passengers can claim these benefits even if they did not have an automobile insurance policy.

 If the driver’s identity is not discovered, the pregnant woman still has rights under the law. She may be able to file an uninsured motorists claim against her own insurance policy or another insurance policy to compensate her for her injuries.  It is important to have an experienced Michigan car accident lawyer review her policy to see if she can make such a claim. 

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 fatal Kalamazoo County car accident has resulted in the death of one driver and left two others hospitalized.  Lucretia Meeth of Portage was driving on VW Avenue when she crossed the center line and crashed into on-coming traffic.  She was pronounced dead a short time later.  All four people in the other car were injured, and two were in critical condition.

I am very sorry this accident occurred.  I want to express my sympathies to the family of Lucretia Meeth.  I also hope the four other people are able to recover fully from their injuries.

The Meeth family should submit a claim for No Fault survivor loss benefits.  A survivor loss claim will give them money to pay for the funeral and will provide payments for loss of financial support and loss of household services.

The four other people who were hurt in this accident should also submit a claim for Michigan No Fault Insurance benefits.  No Fault insurance will cover their lost wages for a period of up to three years after the accident.  No Fault benefits also cover other expenses such as medical expenses.

The two people who are very critical injured may be able to file a lawsuit against Lucretia Meeth’s estate.  This would allow them to collect additional benefits, for example, lost wages for more than three years after the accident.  They should contact a Michigan car accident lawyer to discuss their case.

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 Paw Paw car accident has resulted in severe injuries to a child.  Pauletta Hurd, a 12-year old girl from Paw Paw, was injured after being hit by a car on February 16, 2009.  The accident occurred while she was crossing Michigan Avenue near Gremps Street because the driver of the car had not fully cleared the ice off of his windshield.  Pauletta Hurd was properly in the crosswalk when she was hit.  The car dragged her for a short distance and she had cuts and scrapes on her head and face.

This accident is terrible but thankfully Pauletta Hurd was not killed.  I hope her injuries are not severe, and I hope this driver is held accountable for his carelessness.  I was pleased to see he had been cited for careless driving.

When a pedestrian is hit by a car, many people do not realize the pedestrian can still submit a claim for Michigan No Fault benefits.  This claim can be made for medical expenses, attendant care, household replacement services, and all of the other standard No Fault benefits.

In addition to the claim for No Fault benefits, Pauletta Hurd may be able to file a lawsuit against the driver that hit her.  She could do this if she were very seriously injured.  Because she is a minor, the court would likely appoint a Guardian or Next Friend to handle the lawsuit and protect her interests.  This person is usually the parent or legal guardian of the child.

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.