There was a tragic story in the paper today about a fatal SUV roll-over accident in Wayne County on November 15 in the city of Wayne. According to Wayne Police, an SUV with five Annapolis High School students allegedly rolled over in Venoy Dorsey Park. The teen driver of the vehicle was allegedly killed. The four passengers suffered serious injuries and were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash. Police are still investigating as to what caused the 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. My sincerest condolences go out to the family of the teen driver 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.

I read a tragic story in the paper today about a fatal Mackinac County Hit & Run Pedestrian Accident in the Upper Peninsula yesterday. According to police, two people were killed and several more were seriously injured when they were walking along South Gould Road in Newton Township and were allegedly plowed into by a SUV or pick-up truck that crossed the center line of the road. The driver left the scene of the accident but was later found by the State Police.  He was arrested and charged with several felonies including second degree murder. Police continue to investigate the accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic car accident and wish my most heart-felt condolences to the family of the deceased women for their loss. I wish the injured pedestrians a complete and full recovery and hope that they do not suffer permanent injuries from this horrible accident.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights.  For this type of auto accident in Michigan, the injured parties can 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.  The injured parties can claim these benefits even if he did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

Also, for this type of accident, the family members of the deceased victims 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 the auto accident.  The insurance company for the driver must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, the injured pedestrians and the family of the deceased victims 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 these car accidents. 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.

I read a tragic story in the paper today about a Berrien County Fatal Car Accident in Buchanan yesterday involving the passenger of a sport utility vehicle. According to the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, a driver, in a Toyota SUV, allegedly travelled to fast around a curve in Rynerson Road, lost control of the vehicle, crashed into a brick entrance of a subdivision, flipped and landed on its passenger’s side. 

The Sheriff also stated the driver’s brother was the passenger in the vehicle at the time of the accident. Emergency crews rushed the passenger to Lakeland Hospital in Niles where he later died from his serious injuries. The Sheriff’s office believes alcohol was a factor in this tragic accident and continue to investigate, at this time.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic car accident and wish my most heart-felt condolences to the family of the deceased passenger on their loss.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims their legal rights.  For this type of accident, the family members 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.  This is true even if the decedent was intoxicated and at fault for the accident. 

In addition, the injury victims may be able to file a lawsuit against the persons determined to be at fault in the auto accident.  The insurance company for the driver must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, the family of the deceased passenger 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 passenger  may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused these car accidents. Another possible claim would be a potential Michigan dram shop case against the seller or furnisher of the  alcohol before the 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.

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.

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If you were involved in this accident or a similar accident and have questions about your legal rights and options, it is important that you contact a reputable law firm. Please make sure that any Michigan law firm that you contact has significant experience in handling these types of accident and injury cases and has an excellent track record of successful settlements and jury verdicts. We also suggest that the attorney you contact provides you with a free initial consultation.

A biker was injured in a Lansing motorcyle accident with a SUV last week.  The accident occurred when the SUV pulled out in front of the motorcycle and hit it.  The driver of the SUV was fine, but the motorcyclist was in serious but stable condition.

This is a tragic accident which could have been avoided if the driver of the SUV was more aware of the surroundings including other cars and motorcycles on the road.  I hope the motorcyclist has a full and speedy recovery.

Even though the motorcyclist was not driving a car, he is still entitled to Michigan No Fault benefits which include payment of all hospital bills and medical expenses as well as additional benefits depending on the severity of her injuries.  These benefits could include payment for household chores that he can no longer do for himself and for any care or supervision of the injured driver that is required as a result of the accident.  Finally, if he has to miss work because of injuries suffered in this car accident, his No Fault insurance will pay benefits for his lost wages.

The motorcyclist may also have claims for their personal injuries suffered in the accident.  If, as sounds likely, he is determined to be free of fault, he will also have a claim against the negligent driver. 

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan traffic 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 traffic accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com   If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan personal injury 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.

I read a tragic news report of an fatal Michigan truck accident that took the life of a popular Adrian, Michigan barber and seriously injured his wife.  Police report that James Jasmine and his wife, Karen Jasmine, were involved in an accident on U.S. 127 in Lansing last Friday afternoon when an oil tanker overturned and landed on their SUV.  Mr. Jasmine was killed and his wife suffered serious injuries and was taken to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.  Police are still investigating the cause of the accident.

My sincerest sympathies go out to the Jasmine family and I wish a speedy recovery for Ms. Jasmine.

These unfortunate family tragedies in car and truck seem to be occurring with greater frequency.  It is important to learn the reasons for the accident and then take measures to reduce the likelihood of it happening again in the future.  My firm handles a number of these cases and we start our investigation of the accident immediately so that we can locate all witnesses and preserve physical evidence to prove our clients’ case. 

In many of these cases, the oil tanker company or other big trucking company will send their investigators out immediately to begin their “investigation.”  Essentially, they are trying to build a case against the victims of the accident and blame fault on the victims, with the hopes of avoiding a significant civil lawsuit.  Ms. Jasmine can file a claim against the trucking company for her own injuries and also for the loss of her husband, a claim that can be shared by other family members.  This is known as a Michigan Wrongful Death suit.  There are also claims that can be brought under the Michigan No-Fault Insurance laws for both victims.

For more information about these claims, please visit our website at www.BuckfireLaw.com or call us at (800) 606-1717.  You can also request a FREE copy of our Michigan Car Accident Book by clicking on the link.