Our truck accident injury lawyers in Michigan came across recent news that Congress is considering changes to increase the size of semi tractor-trailers on the nation’s highways for the first time in more than two decades. The Michigan Trucking Association says the state law currently permits trucks as heavy as 160,000 pounds to roam the roads. This law would increase that limit an extra 18,000 pounds.  

There are many different views on this issue, both positive and negative. The positive being that more money could be produced for the trucking companies because they will be able to carry more products, which would mean less trips in one day. The negative including the more weight a semi-truck has, the harder it will be to stop, which could mean more truck accidents. (more…)

Our Michigan personal injury lawyers are reporting a Branch County truck accident that involved a horse and buggy. The accident too place at 6:30 p.m. on August 9th on Jonesville Road near Quincy. According to police, pickup truck driver, Shawn Stuckey, tried to pass a horse and buggy, but instead bumped it from behind. The driver of the buggy, Amy Eicher was killed and her daughter who shares her name was seriously injured due to the crash.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident. My condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim, and I hope the injured victim has a fast recovery without and permanent damages.

Our Michigan personal injury lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of Michigan accident, the family members of the deceased victim 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.

Also, the family members of the deceased may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver if police determine was negligent and caused the accident.  At the very least, the family members should contact a lawyer to find out their legal rights.

The injured individual 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 person can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

There was a story in the paper today about a TKMS employee fatally struck by a gravel hauler on Wednesday, September 30th. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, a TKMS employee was in a parking lot on Glaspie Road in Oxford when he was allegedly struck and killed by a gravel hauler driven by his co-worker. Police continue to investigate this accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic car accident and wish my most heart-felt condolences to the family of the deceased TKMS worker for their loss.

Our Michigan truck accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of auto accident in Michigan, the family members of the deceased worker 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.

In addition, the injury victims may be able to file a lawsuit against the persons determined to be at fault in the auto accident as well as the owners of the gravel hauler. The insurance company for the driver must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, the family of the deceased worker can claim damages and compensation for injuries suffered in the accident.  The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case.

Also, the family members of the deceased worker may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused these car accidents as well as the owners the gravel hauler. At the very least, the surviving family should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities.

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 33-year-old Port Huron man was involved in a Algonac Garbage Truck Accident on July 16th in St. Clair County. According to police, the man, a Richfield Management employee, was allegedly run over by the garbage truck while he worked.

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 causing severe and serious injuries. 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 andinvolved 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 55 Year-old Grand Rapids bicyclist was tragically killed in a Kent County Bicycle Accident on May 20th.  The man was riding his bicycle when he was allegedly struck by City of Grand Rapids dump truck. Witnesses allege that the cyclist was dragged for some way by the truck. According to one witness, he spoke a few words before the paramedics arrived but the paramedics were too late and he died at the scene.

I  am very sorry hear that this accident happened. My condolences to the family of the bicyclist for their loss.  These types of accidents become all too common when the weather warms up and Michiganders go out jogging and biking to enjoy the outdoors.  Unfortunately, motorists often disregard their rights and cause catastrophic accidents.

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of accident, 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, family members of the bicyclist may have a claim for wrongful death against City of Grand Rapids if the investigation shows that the truck driver was negligent.  At the very least, the surviving family should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities.

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.