I read a tragic story in the news today about Multiple Wayne County Car Accidents and Fatality in Plymouth Township on July 14th. According to Plymouth Township police, a 73-year-old Milan woman was killed when her vehicle allegedly turned from Ridge Road onto 5 Mile road and was hit by a eastbound semi truck.

Plymouth Township Police also report that a man was seriously injured at the same intersection and in the same manner 3 days later. The man in was in a Ford F-150 when he allegedly turned onto 5 Mile Road and was struck by an eastbound semi-truck.  The man was transported to St. Joseph Hospital in Ypsilanti where he is in critical condition. Police are still investigating these accidents.

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 of  their legal rights.  For this type of auto accident in Michigan, the injured party can submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits.  No-Fault benefits will cover his medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident.  The injured party 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 woman 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 as well as possibly the owners of the semi-trucks. The insurance company for the drivers as well as the owners of the semi-trucks must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, the injured party and the family of the deceased woman 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 woman may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused these car accidents as well as the owners of the semi-trucks. 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 in the Free Press today about a tragic Dearborn Heights Car Accident on Ann Arbor Trail near Appleton on July 17th.  According to Police, a woman driving a 2006 Ford Fusion swerved to miss another car  and continued over the curb of the road and struck a 23-year-old Dearborn Heights woman and her 2-year-old daughter in their driveway. The woman and her daughter were taken to Detroit Receiving Hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

I am very sorry to hear about his car accident and wish all the injured parties a speedy and full recovery.

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of auto accident, the injured pedestrians 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 pedestrians can claim these benefits even if they did not have an automobile insurance policy.

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 drivers must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, they 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. 

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.

A woman was injured in a Detroit car crash on May 2nd when a teen driving a stolen car ran a red light on Detroit’s Eastside.  Police had to pull the woman out of the passenger window of the car.  She was taken to a local hospital to be treated for possible serious injuries.

I am very sorry hear that this accident happened and I hope that she is able to recover completely from his injuries.

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of accident, the injured driver can submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits.  No-Fault benefits will cover her medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident.  The injured driver can claim these benefits even if they did not have an automobile insurance policy.

In addition, the injury victim may be able to file a lawsuit against the person driving the car.  In this lawsuit, she 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. 

If the teen driver of the stolen car does not have insurance, the injured woman still has rights under the law. She may be able to file an uninsured motorists claim against her own insurance policy or another insurance policy to compensate her for her injuries.   

An experienced Michigan car accident lawyer can assist the victim with these types of claims.  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.

A Detroit truck accident lawsuit recently settled for $3.9 million.  The wrongful death lawsuit was filed in the Wayne County Circuit Court in Detroit, Michigan by the estate of a man who was killed when gravel truck on I-75 swerved into the lane of the vehicle driven by the decedent.  The investigation after the accident revealed numerous defects on the truck and a very poor maintenance history.  The truck driver was also on medication at the time that caused him to be tired and reduced his reaction time.

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 Wayne County, you should request the traffic crash report at the following location:

Wayne County Sheriff’s Office
1231 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 699-8047
Fax: (734) 699-6004

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.