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.

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 driving a red Ford Escort on I_94 lost control of her while talking on her cell phone and caused a five car accident. After losing control and crossing two lanes of traffic , she collided with a Detroit Police Car. Her car rolled and three other cars tried to avoid the initial collision. Two police officers and the driver of another car were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

I am very sorry hear that this accident happened and I hope that the police officers and other driver are able to recover completely from their injuries.

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of accident, the injured passengers and drivers should 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.  Accident victims in Michigan can receive these benefits regardless of who was at fault in the accident.  The injured passengers can claim these benefits even if they did not have an automobile insurance policy.

Furthermore, the injured Detroit Police officers may be entitled to Workers Compensation benefits in addition to No-fault benefits.

In addition, the injury victims may be able to file a lawsuit against the person or persons driving the cars.  In this lawsuit, they could 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 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.

A Paw Paw truck accident resulted in the death of a Detroit truck driver.  Omar Simmons, 34, was killed when his semi truck collided with another semi on October 31, 2008.  The accident occurred west of Paw Paw near mile marker 55 on I-94 when Omar Simmons rear-ended a semi, then swerved and lost control of his vehicle.  His truck went off the road and the steel coils he was hauling were pushed forward into the cab of the truck, killing him.  The other driver was not hurt in the accident.

This is a very tragic accident, and I am very sorry that it happened.  I want to extend my sympathies to this man’s family.

An accident like this one may be covered by either workers compensation or Michigan No Fault insurance depending on the circumstances of the accident.  The Simmons family should consult with an experienced Michigan truck accident lawyer to determine their rights in this unfortunate situation.

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.

Daniel Buckfire recently settled a case for a client injured in an auto accident in Royal Oak, Michigan.  The client was a valet and was parking vehicles at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital at the time of the accident.  A driver negligently stepped on her gas pedal and struck our client, pinning him between cars.  He suffered a significant knee injury that required surgery.  He has been unable to return to work and is still undergoing physical therapy.

The insurance company for the negligent driver paid a settlement of $300,000.00.  Our client received payment of medical and wage loss benefits through his worker’s compensation carrier because he was injured during the course of his employment.  Had he not been working at the time, these benefits would be paid by his auto no-fault insurance company.