A fatal Kalamazoo County car accident has resulted in the death of one driver and left two others hospitalized.  Lucretia Meeth of Portage was driving on VW Avenue when she crossed the center line and crashed into on-coming traffic.  She was pronounced dead a short time later.  All four people in the other car were injured, and two were in critical condition.

I am very sorry this accident occurred.  I want to express my sympathies to the family of Lucretia Meeth.  I also hope the four other people are able to recover fully from their injuries.

The Meeth family should submit a claim for No Fault survivor loss benefits.  A survivor loss claim will give them money to pay for the funeral and will provide payments for loss of financial support and loss of household services.

The four other people who were hurt in this accident should also submit a claim for Michigan No Fault Insurance benefits.  No Fault insurance will cover their lost wages for a period of up to three years after the accident.  No Fault benefits also cover other expenses such as medical expenses.

The two people who are very critical injured may be able to file a lawsuit against Lucretia Meeth’s estate.  This would allow them to collect additional benefits, for example, lost wages for more than three years after the accident.  They should contact a Michigan car accident lawyer to discuss their case.

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 Grand Rapids car accident has sent one person to the hospital.  The accident happened on March 17, 2009 when a person driving on Gavin Lake Avenue NE crashed through the intersection at Belding Road and hit a road sign and a row of trees.  The person was hospitalized with unknown injuries.

I hope this person is not seriously injured.  I want to express my sadness that this accident occurred.  I hope the accident victim is able to have a full recovery from whatever injuries he or she might have suffered.

Whenever someone is injured in a Michigan car accident, that person should file a claim for Michigan No Fault benefits.  These insurance benefits will cover medical expenses as long as they are reasonably related to the accident.  There is no limit on the amount or duration of the medical expenses, which means a person could even collect No Fault benefits for the rest of their lives if the expenses were reasonable and necessary in light of the person’s injuries.

No Fault insurance also covers lost wages, household services, attendant care, and more.  Anyone who has questions about their car accident should contact a Michigan car accident lawyer as soon as they can.

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 Van Buren County car accident has resulted in serious injuries for a Mattawan woman.  Frances Korteway was seriously injured when the driver of another car lost control of his vehicle on Red Arrown Highway and hit her Jeep head-on.  The accident occurred on February 20, 2009.  Frances Korteway had to be extricated from her Jeep with the Jaws of Life and was treated for what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries.

I am very sorry this accident occurred.  It is not clear how severe Frances Korteway’s injuries are, but I wish her the best for a full recovery.

In an accident like this, there are two distinct things Frances Korteway should do.  First, she should prepare a claim for Michigan No Fault benefits.  No Fault insurance will pay for her hospital bills and follow-up treatment and it will provide wage loss benefits if she has to miss work because of her injuries.  Other benefits may also be available depending on the severity of her injuries.

Second, she should determine whether she is able to file a lawsuit.  Michigan law allows people who are very seriously injured in car accidents to sue the driver who caused the accident.  This lawsuit allows them to collect additional damages for things that No Fault insurance does not cover.  These damages could include lost earnings if the accident victim will be out of work for more than three years or payments for the pain caused by the accident.  A lawyer could help her decide whether she is permitted to file a lawsuit and whether it would be a good thing to do.

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 Grand Rapids car accident has left one man with injuries.  The accident occurred on January 29, 2009 on Godfrey Avenue SW near Oxford Street when the man’s vehicle fishtailed before sliding sideways and being hit in the driver’s side door by an oncoming van.  He was seriously injured.  The driver of the van suffered minor injuries and a passenger was uninjured.

I hope these men are able to fully recovery from their injuries. 

In this accident, it is not entirely clear what caused the accident, but even if the driver whose vehicle fishtailed was at fault, both he and the driver of the van can still submit claims for Michigan No Fault insurance.  No Fault insurance will pay their medical expenses and a portion of their lost wages, which will hopefully relieve them of the financial strain this accident has caused.  When the injuries are more serious, there are a host of other No Fault benefits, which an experienced Michigan No Fault lawyer can help the accident victim 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.

A Hamtramck car accident has resulted in the death of a 22-year old man on January 1, 2009.  The hit and run accident occurred when the victim was crossing Commor Street at the I-75 service drive.  According to witnesses, the car dragged the man for several hundred feet before driving off.  The man died at the scene.

This is an incredibly brutal car accident, and I feel terrible for the family of this young man.  I always hate hit and run accidents, but dragging a fellow human being for that long is reprehensible.

The first thing the family should do is to submit a claim to their Michigan No Fault insurance company.  A No Fault survivor loss claim will provide them with a payment for a portion of the funeral cost.  It will also provide them payments for loss of financial support and loss of household services.

Beyond these insurance benefits, the family would be able to sue the driver who caused the accident for wrongful death.  If the hit and run driver is identified the family will be able to sue that person.  If the driver is never found or identified, the family may still be able to collect the same benefits if the victim had uninsured motorist coverage through her car insurance.  If the family has any questions about this, they should contact a lawyer as soon as possible to discuss their insurance policies and other options.

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.