There was a tragic story on the news today about a Paw Paw pedestrian accident that happened yesterday in Van Buren County. According to the Paw Paw police, a woman was allegedly hit by at least two cars, possibly three, on the westbound exit ramp to M-40. Police talked to the drivers of the two vehicles that hit the pedestrian. The third possible driver did not stay at the scene of the accident. Police do not know if the third driver hit the pedestrian. The pedestrian was taken to a local Kalamazoo Hospital for treatment of her serious injuries. Police are still investigating this accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and hope the injured pedestrian has a complete and full recovery from her serious injuries.

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A Paw Paw car accident has resulted in severe injuries to a child.  Pauletta Hurd, a 12-year old girl from Paw Paw, was injured after being hit by a car on February 16, 2009.  The accident occurred while she was crossing Michigan Avenue near Gremps Street because the driver of the car had not fully cleared the ice off of his windshield.  Pauletta Hurd was properly in the crosswalk when she was hit.  The car dragged her for a short distance and she had cuts and scrapes on her head and face.

This accident is terrible but thankfully Pauletta Hurd was not killed.  I hope her injuries are not severe, and I hope this driver is held accountable for his carelessness.  I was pleased to see he had been cited for careless driving.

When a pedestrian is hit by a car, many people do not realize the pedestrian can still submit a claim for Michigan No Fault benefits.  This claim can be made for medical expenses, attendant care, household replacement services, and all of the other standard No Fault benefits.

In addition to the claim for No Fault benefits, Pauletta Hurd may be able to file a lawsuit against the driver that hit her.  She could do this if she were very seriously injured.  Because she is a minor, the court would likely appoint a Guardian or Next Friend to handle the lawsuit and protect her interests.  This person is usually the parent or legal guardian of the child.

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.

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A Paw Paw truck accident resulted in the death of a Detroit truck driver.  Omar Simmons, 34, was killed when his semi truck collided with another semi on October 31, 2008.  The accident occurred west of Paw Paw near mile marker 55 on I-94 when Omar Simmons rear-ended a semi, then swerved and lost control of his vehicle.  His truck went off the road and the steel coils he was hauling were pushed forward into the cab of the truck, killing him.  The other driver was not hurt in the accident.

This is a very tragic accident, and I am very sorry that it happened.  I want to extend my sympathies to this man’s family.

An accident like this one may be covered by either workers compensation or Michigan No Fault insurance depending on the circumstances of the accident.  The Simmons family should consult with an experienced Michigan truck accident lawyer to determine their rights in this unfortunate situation.

For more information about Michigan truck accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com.  If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan truck 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 Van Buren car accident has left an 86-year old Decatur man dead and his 16-year old grandson injured.  Daniel Harralson died from trauma suffered in the accident when he tried to make a right hand turn and lost control of the vehicle.  His car collided with a tree.  David Ohns was treated for minor injuries at Bronson/Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw.  Neither were wearing their seatbelts.

This is very tragic and must be especially hard for the family.  My sympathies go out to them.

My law firm represents people injured in car accidents.  I know that situations such as this one are difficult, but the family should act quickly to submit claims to their insurance companies.  Insurance companies have strict time limits and I have seen far too many families lose some of their benefits for failing to submit their claims on time.

In an accident like this, both the grandfather and the grandson have claims for No Fault benefits that their family can make for them.  Mr. Harralson’s family can get survivor loss benefits which will pay medical expenses and a portion of the funeral costs.  The Ohns family can also get David’s medical expenses paid for and possibly other benefits as well depending on the severity of his injuries.  Even if David is too young to have his own No Fault insurance policy, he is still eligible to receive No Fault benefits as long as someone he lives with has a No Fault policy.

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

Paw Paw Police Department
114 Harry L Bush Blvd
PO Box 179
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-5501
Fax: (269) 657-5144

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.