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Client Testimonials
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
Grand Traverse Truck Accidents
Our Michigan truck accident lawyers frequently represent victims of heavy truck and bus accidents in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. The number of these types of accidents is discussed in the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning report, Michigan Traffic Crash Facts for County/Communities, published in 2007.
Overall Analysis
There have been approximately 3050 incidents between 2003 and 2007 which have resulted in either a death or at least a very serious injury to the victim due to Heavy Truck crashes in the State of Michigan. These accidents are a result of a number of factors and topping them are Rash and Negligent driving, Over-speeding, Driver fatigue, drunk driving and inclement weather.
Irrespective of the cause, Traffic Accidents are on the rise throughout the United States. The State of Michigan was no different and Wayne County tops the list of fatal and near fatal accidents due to Heavy Truck accidents with 532 accidents reported and recorded in the publication mentioned above. The average figure across the Counties in the State of Michigan stood at approx 39. Of the accidents that occurred, approx 6% of the victims either died or were very seriously injured in the accident.
While collating these figures the Gross Weight of a Heavy Truck involved in the accident was taken as over 10,000 lbs.
Grand Traverse County Analysis
An analysis of the county specific figures is as under:
Grand Traverse County has a figure of 42 crash incidents in the recorded period; just above the country average of the State of Michigan which stands at 39. It ranked 22nd in the List of Serious Injuries or Death resulting from a Heavy Truck Crash amongst all Counties in the State of Michigan. However, with 9.46% of all injuries in a Heavy Truck Crash resulting in a fatality, it ranked 12th in the list for highest percentage of fatalities from a Heavy Truck Accident injury in the country. It ranks 11th overall by the number and percentage of persons either killed or seriously injured in a Heavy Truck Accident in the State of Michigan.
Biggest Cities and Towns in Grand Traverse County
Some of the biggest cities and towns in the Grand Traverse County are as under:
- Cities
- Traverse City
- Villages
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- Fife Lake
- Kingsley
Townships
- Acme Township
- Blair Township
- East Bay Township
- Fife Lake Township
- Garfield Township
- Grant Township
- Green Lake Township
- Long Lake Township
- Mayfield Township
- Paradise Township
- Peninsula Township
- Union Township
- Whitewater Township
Choosing the Best Lawyer For Your Accident Case
It is important to choose a Michigan truck accident lawyer as soon as possible after your accident. This will guarantee that your claims are properly submitted in a timely manner. It will also assist the attorney in performing a prompt investigation of the accident so that witnesses can be located and interviewed, photographs can be taken, and the vehicle can be preserved for an inspection. A delay in hiring a lawyer can affect the ability to prove and win your case.
If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan truck accident, you should request 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.
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.
We represent Michigan truck accident clients in Adrian, Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Bay City, Birmingham, Bloomfield Township, Canton, Clinton Township, Dearborn, Detroit, Eastpointe, East Lansing, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Flint, Garden City, Grand Rapids, Grosse Pointe, Hazel Park, Holland, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kentwood, Lansing, Marquette, Midland, Monroe, Mount Clements, Muskegon, Novi, Oak Park, Okemos Owosso, Pontiac, Port Huron, Portage, Rochester, Roseville, Royal Oak, Saginaw, St. Clair Shores, Shelby Township, Southtgate, Southfield, Sterling Heights, Taylor, Troy, Utica, Warren, Waterford, Westland, Wyoming, Ypsilanti, Zeeland Alcona County, Alger County, Allegan County, Alpena County, Atrim County, Arenac County, Baraga County, Barry County, Bay County, Benzie County, Berrien County, Branch County, Calhoun County, Cass County, Charlevoix County, Cheboygan County, Chippewa County, Clare, County, Clinton County, Crawford County, Delta County, Dickinson County, Eaton County, Emmet County, Gladwin County, Genesee, Gogebic County, Grand Traverse County, Gratiot County, Hillsdale County, Houghton County, Huron County, Ingham County, Ionia County, Iosco County, Iron County, Isabella County, Jackson County, Kalamazoo County, Kalkaska County, Kent County, Keweenaw County, Lake County, Lapeer County, Leelanau County, Lenawee County, Livingston County, Luce County, Mackinac County, Macomb County, Manistee County, Marquette County, Mason County, Mecosta County, Menominee County, Midland County, Missaukee County, Montcalm County, Montmorency County, Muskegon County, Monroe County, Newaygo County, Oakland County, Oceana County, Ogemaw County ,Ontonagon County, Osceola County, Oscoda County, Otsego County, Presque Isle County, Ottawa County, Roscommon County, Saginaw County, Saint Joseph County, Sanilac County, Schoolcraft County, Shiawassee County, St. Clair County, Tuscola County, Van Buren County, Washtenaw County, Wayne County, Wexford County and all Michigan cities and counties.
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25800 Northwestern Hwy,
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Phone: (248) 569-4646
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Detroit, MI 48225
Personal Injury Case Results
- $3,750,000-Michigan medical malpractice settlement against Ann Arbor hospital
- $1,950,000-Detroit cerebral palsy settlement against hospital
- $1,800,000-Detroit truck accident settlement for traumatic brain injury victim
- $1,600,000-Michigan Wrongful death settlement for truck/pedestrian accident
- $1,425,000- Detroit slip and fall settlement for closed head injury victim
- $1,400,000-Michigan child lead poisoning settlement
- $1,375,000-Detroit car accident settlement for spinal cord injury victim
- $1,100,000-Detroit Motorcycle accident settlement against trucking company
- $675,000-Flint truck accident settlement for orthopedic injuries
- $625,000-Michigan medical malpractice settlement for the wrongful death against a Pontiac hospital
- $375,000-Lansing Auto No-Fault Insurance Settlement
- $225,000-Dog bite to child’s face in Warren