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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
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 Settlement - Brain Injury - Herniated Disc
Michigan truck accident lawyer recently settled a lawsuit for a victim of truck accident victim. If you or family member suffer injuries due to a Michigan truck accident, contact our office now at (800) 606-1717.Tractor-Trailer Accident Verdict - Michigan Truck Driver Accident -Detroit Accident
A jury in the Wayne County Circuit Court in Detroit, Michigan recently awarded an accident victim of $330,000 against a truck driving and trucking company. Contact one of our Michigan truck accident lawyers if you or a family member have been injured in an accident.Michigan Truck Accidents | Michigan Statute of Limitations | Truck Accident Lawyer
Michigan truck accident lawyer representing victims of truck accidents and advising clients on Michigan's statute of limitations for a Michigan truck accident.Truck Accident Settlement -Neck Injury & Surgery - Herniated Disc - Headaches
A Michigan truck accident lawsuit recently settled for the accident victim who suffered serious injuries, including a neck injury that required surgery.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.
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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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