I read tragic story in the paper about a Sault pedestrian Killed by a Vehicle Saturday morning in Sault Ste. Marie. According to the Chippewa County Sheriff’s office, Angela Peltier was walking north of the Davitt Street intersection when she was allegedly struck by a vehicle driven by a 38-year-old Sault Ste. Marie man. She was taken to War Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced dead from her serious injuries. Police are still investigating and are trying to determine if alcohol was a factor in the crash.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and wish my most heart-felt condolences to the family of Angela Peltier 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 Angela Peltier 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.

In addition, the injury victims may be able to file a lawsuit against the persons determined to be at fault in auto accident. The insurance company for the driver must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, the family of the deceased victim can 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.

Also, the family members of the deceased victims may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused this accident. 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.

An Ogemaw County car accident has resulted in the death of a woman.  Shannon Bentley, 25, of Sault Ste. Marie was tragically killed after experiencing engine trouble on I-75.  Another driver struck her car, which had only been partially pulled over onto the shoulder.  This driver, a 60-year old Tecumseh man, was taken to St. Mary’s of Michigan Hospital in Saginaw and underwent surgery on Monday.  He remains in critical condition.

This is a very tragic accident.  My sympathies go out to the Bentley family and their friends.  I also hope that the other driver is able to experience a full recovery.

My law firm represents people involved in car accidents.  Quite often, people are uncertain of their rights following a car accident like this one.  Both drivers have claims for No Fault insurance, which will pay for all of the male driver’s medical expenses and any lost wages as well as for a portion of the funeral expenses for Shannon Bentley.  In addition, the driver who is determined to be free of fault may have a legal claim against the at-fault driver depending on the severity of his or her injuries.  Since Ms. Bentley died, her injuries are clearly sufficiently severe for her to have a claim, but it would depend on how severe the other driver was injured to determine if he would have a claim.

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 Sault Ste Marie, you should request the traffic crash report at the following location:

Sault Ste Marie Police Department
325 Court St
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-5744
Fax: (906) 632-6618

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 Sault Ste Marie, you should request the traffic crash report at the following location:

Sault Ste Marie Police Department
325 Court St
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-5744
Fax: (906) 632-6618

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.