Darlene Burgess, a 68-year-old St. Joseph woman, was killed in a Berrien County Fatal Drunk Driving Accident at the intersection of Miners Road and M-139 in St. Joseph on May 24th. According to police, Burgess was driving north when the driver of a truck allegedly ran a stop light and struck her vehicle. She was taken to the hospital with serious injuries where she was subsequently pronounced dead. Police allege the driver of the truck was drunk.

I am very sorry to hear about his accident and wish Ms. Falcon a speedy and full recovery. My condolences to the family of Ms. Burgess for their loss.  This was a senseless accident that should have never happened.

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of accident, the family members 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.

Furthermore, the family members may have a claim for wrongful death against the driver of the other vehicle. At the very least, the surviving family should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities.  The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. Another possible claim would be a potential Michigan dram shop case against the seller or furnisher of the  alcohol before the accident.

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.

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A 27-year-old Twin Lake woman is in critical condition with severe injuries after an Oceana County Drunk Driving Accident on Sunday, May 24th. According to police, the accident happened on South 116th Street in Grant Township when a car driven by Jon Anderson, of Twin Lakes, crossed the center line of the road and struck a tree on the passenger side of the vehicle. Jennifer Cox, the Twin Lake woman, had to be airlifted top Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids for her serious injuries. One other passenger, James Shank, was also injured. Police believe the accident to be alcohol related and continue to investigate the accident.

I am very sorry hear that this accident happened and I hope that all the injured people 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 passngers 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 passengers can claim these benefits even if they did not have an automobile insurance policy.

In addition, the injured passengers may be able to file a lawsuit against the person driving the car.  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.  Another possible claim would be a potential Michigan dram shop case against the seller or furnisher of the  alcohol before the accident.

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.

It was a bad week for Crawford County Drunk Driving Accidents. Crawford County deputies report that three seperate alcohol related car accidents occurred in one night sending a total of eight people tot he hospital. Accoirding to police, three people were airlifted to a hospital in Saginaw with serious injuries and another was taken to a hospital in Traverse City.

I am very sorry to hear about these incidents and hope that the injured people have a speedy recovery from their injuries. My heart goes out to the victims and their families.

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of accident, the injured passengers 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 accidents.  The injured passengers 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 driving the cars.  In this lawsuit, they can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accidents.  The insurance companies for the negligent drivers typically pay a settlement for this type of case.  Another possible claim would be a potential Michigan dram shop case against the sellers or furnishers of the alcohol before the accidents.

An experienced Michigan car accident lawyer can assist the victims with this type of claim.  Accident victims should not speak with the insurance adjuster for the negligent drivers 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.

Judge Joseph Boedeker of 49th district court has order a woman to stand trial for a Roseville Drunk Driving Accident  that occurred on March 16 killing four teens.  According to the District Attorney, Frances Dingle’s blood alcohol level was reported as twice the legal limit when her car smashed into the vehicle killing the four teens. She now faces charges of Second Degree Murder and Driving While Intoxicated Causing a Death.

A Detroit car accident has left three people dead and another critically injured.  The accident occurred on February 23, 2009 when a Volkswagon crossed the center line on Livernois near Federal and struck an oncoming SUV.  The driver of the SUV is in critical condition while the three men in the Volkswagon passed away.  Police believe alcohol may have been a factor in the accident.

I am very sorry this accident occurred.  I hope that the driver of the SUV pulls through and experiences a full recovery.  I also want to express my sympathies to the families of the men that were killed in this accident.

Everyone involved in this accident has the right to file a claim for No Fault insurance through their car insurance, even if the driver who caused the accident was, in fact, drunk.  No Fault benefits will cover all the woman’s medical expenses, while the families of the deceased men can file claims for survivor loss benefits.

In addition to their No Fault claim, everyone except the driver that caused the accident may be able to file a lawsuit against that driver.  If it turns out he was drunk, they may be able to file a dram shop claim against the bar or restaurant that served him alcohol.  An experienced Michigan car accident lawyer could file these lawsuits for them.

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.