A Mason County Car Accident  injured 2 adults and four children on May 13th on US-10 in Amber Township. The accident occurred when Barabra Ruell attempted a left turn from the parking lot of Meier’s on to US-10 when she was struck by a Ford Expidition driven by Leslie Parker.  Their were four children in the car. Three children and the two drivers were taken to a local hospital to be treated for their injuries at this time. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time.

I am very sorry to hear about his accident and wish all the injured parties a speedy and full recovery.

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of accident, the injured passengers and drivers 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 passengers and drivers 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 persons driving the car.  Even though these are the children of one of the drivers, the insurance company for the driver must still cover any injuries. 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. 

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.

Car seat safety was the subject of a voluntary inspection by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office.  Residents were able to come in for an inspection of how their car seats are fastened into their cars and how they are positioning their children in the car seats.  Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for young children.  Although nearly 92 percent of children in Michigan use child safety seats when riding in a vehicle, more than 80 percent of these seats are incorrectly installed, according to Holly Alway of Safe Kids West Michigan.   The car seat inspection program, which is based at Mercy Health Partners in Muskegon, will return to Mason County from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 at Home Depot’s parking lot.

A Ludington car accident has resulted in a Ludington man’s death.  Ted Douglas of Ludington was killed when his pickup truck veered off Dennis Road near U.S. 10 in Amber Township.  No other vehicles were involved.  Police are still investigating the causes of the accident.

This is an extremely unfortunate tragedy.  My sympathies go out to the Douglas family.

Many times, family members think there is nothing that can be done when someone is injured or killed in a car accident and no other car was involved.  This is simply not true.  Under Michigan’s No Fault Act, No Fault benefits are available to all insured drivers who are hurt or killed in a car accident regardless of the number of cars involved and regardless of fault.  No Fault benefits will pay medical expenses and a portion of lost wages as well as other benefits.  The survivor loss portion of No Fault benefits will cover a portion of funeral expenses and may provide other benefits.

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 Scottsville woman had to be airlifted to Grand Rapids after a Mason County Car Accident.  Audrey Walker of Scottsville was attempting to make a left turn from U.S. 10 onto Meyers Road when she turned into a car being driven by Patrell Williams of Ludington.  Ms. Walker was sent to Memorial Medical Center before being airlifted to Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids.  Her condition was recently upgraded from critical to fair.  Ms. Williams was not injured in the accident.

I am very glad to see that Ms. Walker’s condition appears to be improving.  I wish her a full and speedy recovery.

Reports of this accident indicate Ms. Walker has been determined to be at fault in causing the accident.  Even if she is in fact at fault, she is still able to receive No Fault benefits.  All Michigan drivers who are injured in car accidents are able to collect No Fault benefits regardless of their fault in the accident.  This is what it means to be a No Fault state.

No Fault insurance includes a variety of benefits, including payment of all medical expenses and hospital bills, payment for lost wages, payment for care required after the injured person is released from the hospital, and payment for household chores that the injured person is no longer able to do himself.  Sometimes No Fault benefits are the only benefits available to people who have been injured in car accidents, but when the accident is the other driver’s fault, the injured driver may also be able to sue the at fault driver.  The best way to determine the scope of your No Fault benefits and whether you are eligible to sue is to speak with an experienced lawyer.

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

Mason County Sheriff’s Office
302 North Delia St
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-3475
Fax: (231) 843-1814

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.