There was a tragic story in the news today about a pedestrian killed by a pick-up truck in Ross Township in Kalamazoo County on October 15th. According to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office, a 67-year-old Muncie, Indiana man walked across M-89 near 38th Street when he was allegedly struck and killed by a pick-up truck. The truck driver was uninjured. Police are still investigating the accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and wish my most heart-felt condolences to the family of the pedestrian for their loss.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of auto accident in Michigan, the family members of the pedestrian 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 auto accident. The insurance company for the driver must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, the family of the deceased victim 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 pedestrian may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused this accident. 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.

I saw on the news this morning that a Comstock Township Car Accident Injures 9 people on Sunday, August 9th.  According to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department, the accident occurred when a 21-year-old driver allegedly turned left into a vehicle driven by a 44-year-old man. Between the two vehicles there was a total of nine people, all who suffered minot and serious but non-life threatening injuries. Police continue to investigate this accident.

I  am very sorry to hear about these tragic auto accidents and wish all the injured parties 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 drivers and passengers 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 they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

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.

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 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.

Climax-Scotts School System Superintendent Geoffrey Balkam was tragically killed in a Portage Car Accident on May 17h, which also left Portage High School Counselor Jennifer Larsen Russell with serious injuries. According to the Police, Balkam and his passenger, Russell, were riding his bike along Red Arrow Highway when Balkam lost control of his bike and were hit by a car. Both were rushed to Borgess Medical Center where Balkam subseqently died. Russell remains there in critical condition.

I am very sorry to hear that this accident happened. My condolences go out to the family and friends of Geoffrey Balkam for their loss. I hope that Ms. Russell will have a complete and full recovery.

Motocyclists injured in accidents in MIchigan do have legal rights.  Because this motorcycle accident involved contact with another motor vehicle, the passenger is eligible for Michigan No-Fault Insurance benefits.  This provides for payment of medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care services, and other benefits. 

Family members of a motorcyclist in a fatal accident may also 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. 

The no-fault insurance laws are complex and confusing and it is imperative that the injury victims and their family members contact a Michigan motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible so that the claims process can be started.  There are strict deadlines for filing claims and submitting bills and if not met, the insurance company may be legally entitled to refuse payment for these claims.

For a complete explanation of the rights of injured bikers in Michigan, you should request our FREE BOOK, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook.” Furthermore, the surviving family members may have a claim against the driver of the motor vehicle for wrongful death of the biker.