A 33-year-old Port Huron man was involved in a St. Clair County Garbage Truck Accident on July 16th. According to police, the man, a Richfield Management employee, was allegedly run over by a garbage truck while he was working.

Police believe the truck was stopping and collecting trash on Mill Street in Algonac when the front wheel of the garbage truck ran over the Richfield Management employee. The man’s right leg and right arm were seriously injured. The man was airlifted to University of Michigan Medical Center. He is in stable condition. Police continue to investigate this accident.

I  am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and wish the injured man the fullest and speediest recovery possible.  I hope that he comes out of this with no permanent harm.

Michigan truck accident victims have a number of legal rights.  As this accident happened while he was working and involved a motor vehicle,  the Richfield Management Employee may be eligible to receive Michigan Workers Compensation benefits and Michigan No-Fault Benefits. These benefits are similar in that they would cover  his medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident. 

The Richfield Management employee should speak with an experienced Michigan Accident Lawyer to determine which  benefits he is eligible to receive. Accident victims should not speak with an insurance adjuster for the negligent parties before consulting with an attorney.

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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.

A fatal Detroit truck accident may have been caused by the driver having a heart attack immediately before the crash.  The accident occurred November 20, 2008 on Mt. Elliot between Caniff and Huber when the semi truck veered off the road and crashed into several utility polls.  The truck driver died in the accident, but no one else was hurt.  Mt. Elliot was closed for several hours because of the downed power lines.

I am very sorry this accident occurred.  My sympathies go out to this man’s family and friends.  Fortunately, no one else was injured in this accident.

The driver’s family must be going through a very hard time right now, especially since this accident happened so close to the holidays.  They should speak with a lawyer to determine how they can get some support for the next several months and years.  The reason they should speak with a lawyer is that depending on the circumstances of this accident, it might fall under the No Fault Act or the Workers’ Compensation laws.  Both regulatory schemes will provide them with a portion of the driver’s lost wages and other benefits as well, but it would be a real shame if they filed for the wrong benefits and then missed the deadline to file for the other benefits while waiting for the insurance companies to figure out who is supposed to pay.

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.

An Allegan County truck accident has left an area pastor dead.  The accident occurred on November 21, 2008, at the intersection of 142nd Avenue and 38th Street in Overisel Township when the minivan failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a tractor trailer semi truck.  Rev. Jeff Voorhees, pastor from Drenthe Christian Reformed Church, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident while the truck driver was trapped inside his truck, which caught on fire due to the accident, but made it out with minor burns and bruises.  Slick roads due to snow appear to be the main cause of the accident.

It is always sad when someone dies in a car accident, but it is especially devastating when a pillar of the community is taken.  I extend my sympathies to the Voorhees family and to the members of Drenthe Christian Reformed Church.

Michigan No Fault insurance can greatly assist a family at a time like this.  A No Fault survivor loss claim can provide this man’s estate with assistance in paying for the funeral and can provide his family with payments for loss of support, such as lost wages, and payments for loss of the value of his contribution to the chores of the household.  An experienced Michigan truck accident lawyer can help assemble a No Fault claim and ensure the family can worry about more important things while still getting the full amount of benefits.

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 Detroit truck accident left a man dead and several power lines downed on November 20, 2008.  The accident occurred on Mount Elliot near Edwin on Detroit’s East Side when a semi truck started swerving and took out several power lines before crashing through a fence and coming to a stop in someone’s yard.  It is unclear what caused the accident although it is possible the truck driver may have been suffering from a medical condition.

I am very sorry this accident occurred.  I want to extend my sympathies to this driver’s family, who must be going through a very difficult time right now.

Even though this accident appears to have been the truck driver’s fault, his family can still submit a survivor loss claim to their No Fault insurance company.  Survivor loss benefits include a payment for part of the funeral bill, and payments for loss of support and loss of household services.  It would be best for the family to submit their No Fault claim quickly so they are not denied coverage for failing to submit a claim within the limitations period imposed by Michigan law.  An experienced Michigan truck accident attorney can help them review their claim and ensure they have all the necessary documents to support the claim.

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 Newaygo school bus accident has resulted in injuries for six children.  The accident happened just before school on November 7, 2008 at the intersection of M-37 and M-82.  A truck was driving on M-37 and failed to stop for a red light.  It hit the bus when it entered the intersection.  Six children on board were transported to Gerber Hospital, where they were treated for what appeared to be minor injuries.

Thankfully, this was not a much worse accident.  Bus accidents are often very bad because buses are usually not equipped with many of the safety features that are now standard in cars.  I hope all six of the children are able to recover fully.

Even though the children are likely too young to drive or have their own car insurance, they can still make a claim for No Fault benefits under a parent’s insurance policy.  No Fault insurance will pay for their medical expenses and may pay for other benefits depending on the severity of their injuries.  I would encourage their parents to speak with an attorney before submitting their claims to ensure they are claiming all the benefits they are entitled to claim.