There was a story in the paper today about 10 people injured in a church van roll-over accident in Michigan on January 10th in Monroe County. According to the Michigan State Police, a First Alliance Church of Toledo van was carrying 10 people back to the Toledo church when it allegedly veered off US-23 into a ditch in Whiteford Township. Two passengers in the van were seriously injured. The other seven passengers had a variety of injuries, none of them life-threatening. All of them were treated at a local hospital. Police are still investigating this accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and hope the injured people have a complete and full recovery from their serious injuries.

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 heard a tragic story on the radio today about a Fatal Hit & Run Accident in Monroe County yesterday. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, Diane Norris was allegedly hit and killed as she walked along North Dixie Highway in Frenchtown Township. The police investigation found enough evidence that the vehicle that hit Ms. Norris was a Pontiac Grand Am. The police are still investigating and ask anyone with information contact them so they can locate the driver responsible for this tragic death.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic car accident and wish my most heart-felt condolences to the family of the Diane Norris 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 deceased victim 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. 

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.

In addition, the injury victims may be able to file a lawsuit against the persons determined to be at fault in the auto accident.  The insurance company for the driver must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, any injured parties and the family of the deceased victims can claim damages and compensation for 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 victim may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent. 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.

A 70 year old man was killed in a Monroe County Wonder Bread Truck Accident on May 14th that occurred on I-275 in Huron Township. According to State Police, the accident occurred during a down-pour when a Wonder Bread truck driver rear-ended a 2007 Pontiac exiting the expressway, breaking the vehicles rear lights, and pushing it into oncoming traffic on I-275.

A Ford Explorer, driven by a 75 year old Hazel Park man, had to swerve to avoid the Pontiac and, due to the hazardous road conditions from the rain, rolled his vehicle killing him and seriously injuring his 42 year old son, the passenger. The driver of the Pontiac and her son were injured as well. The Pontiac driver and two passengers were taken to a local hospital to be treated for their serious injuries.

I am very sorry hear that this accident happened and I hope that the survivors are able to recover completely from their injuries. My condolences to the family of the Hazel Park man for their loss.

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.

Additionally, Family members 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. Furthermore, family members of the Hazel Park man may have a claim for wrongful death against Wonder Bread for the truck driver’s negligence and against Ford Motor Company for a design flaw in that the Explorer rolled.  At the very least, the surviving family should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities.

In addition, the injury victims may be able to file a lawsuit against the person or persons driving the cars and the driver and the owner of the Wonder Bread truck. In this lawsuit, they could 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.

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 Frenchtown Township motorcycle accident killed a motorcycle driver last week.  Adam Servey, 25, of Newport, Michigan, was killed Friday when his motorcycle collided with a tractor trailer semi on Telegraph Road in Frenchtown Township.  The accident is still under investigation, but speed appears to have been a factor in causing the accident.

My sympathies go out to the friends and family of Adam Servey.  Losing a loved one is never easy, but this must be especially hard since he was so young when the accident happened.

Even though there has been no determination of who is at fault, the driver may be entitled to No Fault benefits, which include payment of any hospital bills and medical expenses, as well as a portion of the funeral expenses.

If it is determined that the driver of the semi was at fault, the family of the motorcyclist will have a claim against him for his negligence.  This is a wrongful death claim that would include damages for loss of financial support, payable to anyone who depended on his income for support.  A wrongful death claim would also include damages for loss of companionship, payable to his family.  Damages for wrongful death also include a portion of the funeral expenses.

Even if it is determined that the motorcyclist was at fault, his family is still entitled to No Fault benefits

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

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
100 East Second St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 240-7409
Fax: (734) 240-7480

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.