There was a story in the news today about a Kalamazoo school bus accident. The accident took place on Monday morning, May 24th at the intersection of Nazareth and Gull Roads. A man driving a mini-van struck the back end of a Portage School bus after failing to stop at a red light. The driver of the mini-van along with the school bus driver suffer injuries. Both injured victims were transported to Bronson emergency. No one on board the bus suffered injuries.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident and hope both individuals recover form the accident without any permanent damage.

Our Michigan accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of Michigan school bus accident, the both victims could make a claim for Michigan no-fault benefits even if they did not own a car or have a no-fault benefit insurance policy. This includes payment of medical expenses, prescription costs, and wage and income loss benefits if there are any.

Additionally, if the driver of the min-van is found at fault, the school bus driver may also be able to make a claim for personal injuries against the negligent driver. The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement.

There was a tragic story in the paper today about an elderly man killed in a fatal Sault Ste. Marie Car accident on January 10th in Chippewa county. According to the police, the elderly man was turning left in his Ford Escort from Portage Street onto Bingham when his vehicle was allegedly struck by a pickup truck heading east. The pick-up truck then hit a third vehicle stopped on Bingham. The 85-year-old man was rushed to War Memorial Hospital where he died from his serious injuries. Police are still investigating this accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and give my most sincere condolences and best wishes to the family of the deceased man for their loss.

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.

Climax-Scotts School System Superintendent Geoffrey Balkam was tragically killed in a Portage Car Accident on May 17h, which also left Portage High School Counselor Jennifer Larsen Russell with serious injuries. According to the Police, Balkam and his passenger, Russell, were riding his bike along Red Arrow Highway when Balkam lost control of his bike and were hit by a car. Both were rushed to Borgess Medical Center where Balkam subseqently died. Russell remains there in critical condition.

I am very sorry to hear that this accident happened. My condolences go out to the family and friends of Geoffrey Balkam for their loss. I hope that Ms. Russell will have a complete and full recovery.

Motocyclists injured in accidents in MIchigan do have legal rights.  Because this motorcycle accident involved contact with another motor vehicle, the passenger is eligible for Michigan No-Fault Insurance benefits.  This provides for payment of medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care services, and other benefits. 

Family members of a motorcyclist in a fatal accident 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. 

The no-fault insurance laws are complex and confusing and it is imperative that the injury victims and their family members contact a Michigan motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible so that the claims process can be started.  There are strict deadlines for filing claims and submitting bills and if not met, the insurance company may be legally entitled to refuse payment for these claims.

For a complete explanation of the rights of injured bikers in Michigan, you should request our FREE BOOK, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook.” Furthermore, the surviving family members may have a claim against the driver of the motor vehicle for wrongful death of the biker.

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

Portage Police Department
7810 Shaver Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 329-4560
Fax: (269) 329-4569 

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

Portage Police Department
7810 Shaver Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 329-4560
Fax: (269) 329-4569 

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.