There was a story in the news today about a woman injured in a Mecosta County Truck Rollover Accident on Saturday, November 7th in Evart. According to the Mecosta County Sheriff’s office, a pick-up truck driven by a woman, with a female passenger, allegedly lost control of her vehicle and went into a ditch causing both women to be ejected from it. The passenger suffered serious injuries, as did the driver. Both women were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police are still investigating this accident.

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

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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.

Some of the most tragic accidents my clients have ever called me about involve large trucks.  The reason these accidents are so bad is usually because of the truck’s extra size and weight when compared to a normal car.  Michigan truck accident lawyers must determine all of the potential causes of a truck accident.  One common cause is the improper loading of the truck. An improper truck load is typically one which the load is too heavy for the truck and trailer or one in which the loading is not properly balanced.  These both affect the truck driver’s ability to stop and control the truck, especially when it comes to applying the vehicle braking system.

Overloaded or improperly loaded trucks are at greater risk for truck rollovers, because unstable trucks do not handle turns or lane changes as well. A truck that turns too quickly is more likely to rollover if they truck is improperly weighted towards the direction of the turn.

There are federal and state trucking regulations that specify truck load weights and provide requirements for the proper loading of trucks. A complete and thorough investigation of the vehicle log, cargo weight, and other specifications is necessary to prove the causes for the accident.  Many times, it is the truck load along with driver fatigue and other factors that cause the accident.  Because the injuries caused by truck accident are typically catastrophic, it is important to hire an experienced truck accident attorney as soon as possible after the accident to begin the investigation.

At my personal injury law firm, the attorneys have the experience and knowledge about overloaded trucks to make sure your rights are defended.  To find out more, you can 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.