A Mackinac County car accident has resulted in serious injuries for a young passenger of the car.  The single-vehicle car accident happened on March 29, 2009 near Curtis.  Police are still investigating the details.  The driver was not injured, but the passenger was transported to Helen Newberry Joy Hospital with serious injuries.

I am very sorry this accident occurred.  I hope that the passenger is able to experience a full and speedy recovery from all of his injuries.

When a passenger is injured in a single-car accident, the passenger can submit a claim for No Fault benefits through his own insurance, a parent or relative’s insurance if he lives with them, or through the insurance of the driver of the car.  This allows the accident victim to collect benefits for medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, and all the other No Fault benefits.

In addition, a passenger may be entitled to sue the driver if his injuries are severe enough.  Whether the injuries are sufficiently serious to allow him to file a lawsuit will depend on all the facts and circumstances of the accident, so it is necessary to speak to an experienced Michigan car accident lawyer about the 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 Mackinac County car accident has injured six people and resulted in the death of one man in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.  The accident occurred on M-2 west of Point Aux Chenes on January 18, 2009.  Caitlin Grub, 19, of White Lake appears to have caused the accident when she lost control of her vehicle and struck an oncoming vehicle driven by Louis Giesken, 64, of Chesening.  Louis Giesken’s car was then hit by a third vehicle driven by Kristy Burt, 29, of Marquette. 

One of Louis Giesken’s passengers, Joseph Ezmer, 54, of Saint Charles, was pronounced dead on the scene.  In addition to the drivers, also injured were James Schneider, 54, of St. Charles, and Joshua Burt, 34, and Parker Burt, 3, both of Marquette.

This is a very tragic accident, and I am very sorry it occurred.  I want to express my sympathies to the family of Joseph Ezmer for their loss and my hope that the people injured in this accident are able to make a full recovery.

All of the drivers and passengers injured in this accident should submit claims for No Fault insurance benefits.  No Fault insurance will pay for all medical expenses, a portion of lost wages, and possibly other benefits depending on the severity of the claimant’s injuries.

Joseph Ezmer’s family should file a No Fault survivor loss which will pay these benefits and a portion of the funeral costs.  They should also consider suing any driver who was negligent in causing this accident.  This lawsuit will be defended by that driver’s insurance company and allow them to collect additional benefits beyond what No Fault insurance will pay.  For example, No Fault insurance will pay lost wages for three years, but at age 54 Joseph Ezmer likely would have worked for more than three years if he had not been killed.  The extra lost earnings are one benefit the family may be able to win in a lawsuit.

Any other driver or passenger who is seriously injured should also consider filing a lawsuit.  Under Michigan law, only the very severely injured can file a lawsuit after a car accident, but an experienced Michigan car accident attorney can help the accident victims evaluate their injuries to determine if they can file a lawsuit.

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

Mackinac County Sheriff’s Office
100 North Marley
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-1911
Fax: (906) 643-9842            

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

Mackinac County Sheriff’s Office
100 North Marley
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-1911
Fax: (906) 643-9842             

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.