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I was riding my bike in Detroit when a tractor-trailer truck pulled into my lane of travel and forced me to roll my bike into an oncoming lane of traffic. I suffered catastrophic injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and numerous bone fractures, which required multiple surgeries. I chose Buckfire & Buckfire for my motorcycle accident case and they settled it for $1,100,000.00. In my opinion, they are the best motorcycle accident lawyers in Michigan.
- Michael J. Smith, Waterford, MI
A friend then suggested that I call attorney Daniel Buckfire about my Detroit, Michigan car accident case. He spoke with me personally and understood the serious nature of my injury and began working on my case immediately. My condition worsened and I have had several surgeries. Mr. Buckfire fought hard to obtain a settlement of $1,400,000.00 for me. I cannot imagine any other attorney going to such great lengths to help a client. I am grateful for his efforts.
- Margie D., Ohio
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Michigan Car Accident Lawyers
Detroit Car Accident Lawyers Add Detroit Car Accident Lawyer Blog Site
Our Detroit car accident lawyers have added another great web site to the internet. The site, Detroit Car Accident Lawyer Blog, is dedicated to the rights of car accident victims in the City of Detroit and the Detroit Metropolitan area. It will include important information resources for victims of Detroit car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and hit and run auto accidents. It will also provide information on how to make an auto insurance claim and will give important news about Detroit car accidents.Best of all, anyone can subscribe to the Detroit Car Accident Lawyer Blog for FREE and receive an RSS feed that will automatically update them on every posting and article published on this site.
Michigan Auto Insurance Report | Car Insurance Buying Guide
Michigan car accident Daniel L. Buckfire has completed his newest report, "The Michigan Auto Insurance Report," and it is now available to the public for FREE. The consumer report explains in plain English the different types of insurance coverages available and why it is so important for car owners to purchase this insurance. The report explains liability coverage, uninsured motorist coverage, and underinsured motorists coverage. It even explains why many consumers should purchase Uncoordinated Medical Benefits.The report is a must read for every Michigan consumer concerned about protecting themselves and their families in the unfortunate event of an accident. We strongly suggest that you forward information about the report to friends, family members, and colleagues.
Two Fatalities in Michigan I-75 Accidents
Two terrible Michigan car accidents occurred on I-75 in Michigan yesterday. Both involved tractor-trailers. In the first one, the driver of a semi-truck slammed into vehicles killing a Troy woman and injuring several others. Police suspect he may have been speeding. In the second accident, a United Van Lines truck hit several vehicles, including one driven by 19 year old Kara Larivee of Rochester Hills. She died as a result of the accident.
The number of trucking accidents involving sem-tractor trailers seems to be on the rise. These accidents almost always seem to end with a fatality because a passenger vehicle, even with all of the safety devices, is really no match for these trucks travelling at excessive speeds. When my firm gets involved in a truck accident lawsuit, we immediately hire investigators to gather witnesses statements and take photographs. The trucking companies have their investigators out immediately looking for evidence to blame everyone other than the truck driver for the accident and the injured person needs to have someone "on the ground" immediately to protect their rights.
We often even get a subpoena to download the black box of the truck to prove that the driver was travelling too fast and caused the collision. We also get the trucking company records which often show that the driver was spending an unlawful amount of time on the road between rests, including the truck driver logs that must be kept for each driver. Winning these cases frequently is the result of an immediate and thorough investigation
Michigan Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Motorcycle Accidents With Trucks
Michigan bikers have been waiting for months for the weather to warm and the snow to melt so that they can polish their motorcycles and take to the Michigan streets and highways. As lawyers representing bikers in Michigan motorcycle accident cases, we often see serious injuries caused by truck drivers who ignore the rights of bikers. Of course, this is not intentional but often rather the failure to appreciate the fact that bikers are on the road and in their blindspots.When motorcycles and trucks collide, the results are usually catastrophic for the biker. In many of our cases, there may not even be actual contact between the truck and the bike, but rather the biker is injured when trying to take evasive actions to avoid the contact with the truck. This can mean rolling the bike or even leaving the roadway to avoid contact. Even in those types of cases, the truck driver and trucking company can be held liable for the biker's injuries. It is essential that the attorney handling the case immediately track down witnesses to prove the biker's version of the accident.
Michigan Truck Accident Lawyers
Michigan Truck Accident Lawyer Files Suit for Truck Accident Victim
Our Michigan truck accident lawyers just filed a lawsuit for a truck accident victim in Muskegon County. The accident occurred at the intersection of Apple Road and Newago Roads in Muskegon County. Our client was struck by the truck while in his passenger vehicle. He suffered a closed head injury, numerous orthopedic injuries, and a spinal cord injury. He underwent surgery for his fractures.The lawsuit was filed in the Wayne County Circuit Court. The case seeks damages for pain and suffering, disability, scarring and disfigurement, and loss of future income. For more information about this case, contact Robert J. Lantzy.
Ann Arbor Truck Accident Lawyers
An Ann Arbor truck accident has injured a truck driver. The accident occurred on December 2, 2008 when a semi driver lost control of the truck and slid into an embarkment on M-14 near U.S. 23. Police indicated that the accident may have been caused by another car cutting him off. They are still investigating the accident.
I am sorry this accident occurred. I hope that the driver is able to experience a full recovery.
In an accident like this, the driver can normally collect Michigan No Fault benefits, which will pay for medical expenses, a portion of his lost wages, household replacement services, and other benefits if his injuries are severe enough to warrant making a claim for them. A lawyer could help walk him through his insurance policy and evaluate his injuries so that he can claim all the benefits he is entitled to.
Michigan Bus Accident Lawyers
Fowlerville School Bus Accident
A Fowlerville school bus accident resulted in four children being injured on January 20, 2009. The accident occurred on Fowlerville Road when a 17-year old girl from Fowlerville failed to stop for a school bus as it was dropping off children and rear-ended it. Four of the 20 students on the bus were injured, and two of these were taken to St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital for treatment while the other two sought medical treatment on their own. The 17-year old was taken by ambulance to UM Hospital with non-life-treatening injuries.
This is a very unfortunate accident, and I am very sorry it occurred. The article does not indicate how serious any of the injuries are, but I want to express my hope that everyone is able to recover fully.
Many people do not realize it, but in an accident like this, the parents' car insurance will cover the children's injuries. The reason for this is that the bus and the truck that hit it are consider motor vehilces under the Michigan No Fault act so as long as the children live with a parent who has car insurance, their injuries will be covered by their parent's insurance.
No Fault insurance will pay for all reasonable and necessary medical expenses and may provide other benefits depending on how seriously the children were injured. In addition, if the children were very seriously injured, they might also be able to sue the driver of the pickup truck for causing their injuries. If their injuries are severe enough to sue, they would have a very strong case because Michigan law creates a presumption that a person who rear-ends another vehicle was negligent.
The driver of the pickup truck can also file for No Fault benefits even though the law presumes she was at fault for the accident. No Fault benefits are available regardless of fault.
Northfield Township Bus Truck Accident Hurts Amish
A Northfield Township bus accident has resulted in minor injuries for at least 14 members of a Mount Pleasant Amish church. The accident occurred when a tour bus was rear-ended by a semi tractor-trailer on U.S. 23 near Barker Road north of Ann Arbor. More than 20 people were crammed in the 13-passenger tour bus. The 14 were taken to the University of Michigan Hospital, but 8 people refused treatment for minor injuries.
This is a pretty alarming tragedy and I am sorry it happened. Although many people were injured, it sounds like their injuries were relatively minor. This is very fortunate for a couple of reasons. First, accidents involving semi-trucks tend to be very bad accidents. Second, buses are usually not equipped with seatbelts and other safety features now standard in cars. A bus-truck combination accident has the potential to be a very serious accident but fortunately it sounds like no one was critically injured in this accident.
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Date: 08/31/2010Three Colorado Motorcycle Deaths in 24 Hours
Date: 08/31/2010A motorcycle driver was killed in a two-vehicle crash yesterday morning on a mountain highway west of Denver. The fatal crash happened when a woman driving a Kia Rio pulled out of Goddard Ranch Court to head southbound on U.S. 285 and "into the path" of the northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, who was wearing a helmet, died at the scene.
This was the second motorcycle accident in 24 hours; the first accident involved a single motorcycle running into a guardrail, leaving both people on the motorcycle dead. The crash occurred on the U.S. 34 West exit ramp near Greeley, late Sunday afternoon and forced the closure of the ramp for several hours.
These sad events are reminders that motorcycle safety should be a constant concern for both motorcyclists and other drivers at all times. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has many safety tips, including the following for drivers:
Motorcyclists often slow by downshifting or merely rolling off the throttle, thus not activating the brake light. Allow more following distance, and do not depend upon the brake lights to indicate de-acceleration. A motorcyclist may slow down without visual warning.
Because of its small size, a motorcycle may look farther away than it is. It may also be difficult to judge a motorcycle’s speed. When checking traffic to turn at an intersection or into (or out of) a driveway, predict a motorcycle is closer than it looks. And be aware that because of its small size, a motorcycle can be easily hidden in a car’s blind spots (door/roof pillars) or masked by objects or backgrounds outside a car (bushes, fences, bridges, etc). Take an extra moment to thoroughly check traffic, whether you're changing lanes or turning at intersections.
There are a lot more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road, and some drivers don't "recognize" a motorcycle, it just doesn’t register. Consciously look for motorcycles, especially when checking traffic at an intersection.
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