A hit and run accident in Monroe County has killed a pedestrian.  Tonya Teresa Chapman was struck and killed at the southbound entrance ramp of I-75 at Johnstonville Road.  Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 994-7046.

This is a very unfortunate accident.  My sympathies are with Ms. Chapman’s family and friends.

I often encounter people who think that pedestrians are not eligible to receive Michigan No Fault benefits.  This is not true at all.  In an accident like this one, a pedestrian can receive No Fault benefits because her death was caused by a motor vehicle.  Therefore, Ms. Chapman can receive No Fault benefits as long as she or someone she lived with had a No Fault insurance policy.  These benefits will pay for a portion of her funeral costs and may cover lost wages and possibly other benefits as well.  If the driver is located, her family will also have a claim against that person, but even if the driver is never found, the family can still pursue a claim against Ms. Chapman’s insurance company as long as the policy holder had uninsured motorist coverage.

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 Monroe train accident has resulted in the death of a truck driver.  Alexis Mims of Detroit was killed when he failed to stop at a train crossing on Matlin Road west of Grafton Road in Carleton.

This is a very tragic accident and my sympathies are with the family and friends of Alexis Mims.

My law firm represents accident victims or their families.  In an accident similar to this one, survivor loss benefits from a Michigan No Fault insurance policy could assist the family in paying for the funeral and with other expenses during this difficult time.  If I were advising the Mims family, I would encourage them to begin assembling the documents necessary to file such a claim and help them submit their claim in a timely fashion.

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 Monroe rollover accident has tragically killed one man and injured another.  Timothy Woods was killed when he was driving his pick up truck through a field and the truck rolled over.  His passenger, Robert Reed, was taken to Monroe Mercy Hospital.

This is a tragic loss, and my sympathies extend to the Woods family.   I hope that Robert Reed has a full recovery, and my thoughts are with his family as well.

My law firm represents people injured in roll over accidents frequently.  These cases can be very severe and often result in death or serious injury, as was the case here.  In an accident like this, the Woods family is entitled to survivor loss benefits through their No Fault insurance, which will pay a portion of the funeral expenses and may cover other expenses as well.  In addition, Robert Reed is entitled to No Fault benefits as well, which will cover his medical expenses and may cover other expenses.  He may also have a claim against Timothy Woods for his injuries, depending on how severe they are.  Although the passengers my firm represents are often hesitant to sue their friends or even family members who were driving when the accident occurred, I always advise them not to worry since the lawsuit is really against the driver’s insurance company.

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

Monroe Police Department
100 East Second St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 243-7500
Fax: (734) 243-7512

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

Monroe Police Department
100 East Second St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 243-7500
Fax: (734) 243-7512

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.