Our Michigan personal injury lawyers are reporting a auto-pedestrian accident that killed Dorothy Jean Randall, a 49 year old woman. The accident took place on Monday, July 26th, in the p.m. hours. According to police, Ms. Randall was crossing Veterans Memorial Boulevard when she was struck by a vehicle.  The man driving the vehicle was driving under the influence of alcohol.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and my condolensces go out to the family of the deceased woman.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of accident, the family members of the deceased pedestrian 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.

There was a tragic story in the news today about an Oak park girl drowning in an apartment swimming pool. According to Oak Park police, the girl had been swimming in a pool at Providence Green Apartments when she slipped under the surface unnoticed and drowned. The water at the apartment pool was too murky to notice her body.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident. My condolences go out to the family of the deceased girl.

Parents of children who are victims and/or drown to apartment pool accidents may have legal rights. In pools that are not properly maintained, children can have difficulty with their footing and may not be observable if they are below a filthy water surface such as this accident. Due to the fact that the water in the swimming pool was murky, the apartment could be held negligent for not properly maintaining their pool and a lawsuit may be able to be filed.

If your child suffer injuries or drowns due to a swimming pool accident due to the negligence of another party, call us now at (800) 606-1717 to speak with one of our experienced Michigan swimming pool accident lawyers about your case.

One child died, and one child was injured, ages 9 and 13, while riding an all terrain vehicle (ATV) on 22 Mile and Garfield Roads in Macomb Township on April 13th. The boys were hit by a 17 year old driving an automobile. Both children were taken to local hospitals.

My deepest condolensces go out to the two boys who were killed and injured and their families.

ATVs and ORVs provide great thrill and excitement to riders but can pose significant safety risks to both riders and occupants.   Tragic accidents are reported all throughout the summer months in Michigan for ATV accidents.  Many of these involve ATV rollover accidents and others involve collisions with other vehicles.

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.

Boating in Michigan

To many Michiganders and tourisits visiting Michigan, the boating season is the best time of year. Our hundreds of lakes, both large and small, provide endless opportunities for boating fun. Unfortunately, there are siginficant risks associated with this great recreation.

Boat Accident Deaths

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, the number of boating related deaths in the United States is substantial.  The agency reports in the past decade, over 7,000 boaters have died in water related accidents with over 5, 00o of them by drowning.  The biggest safety failures leading to these boating deaths  is the lack of personal flotation devices (like life jackets) and boaters being uneducated in safe boating practices.  In fact, over 90% of boat drowning victims would have survived had they worn life jackets.  Most of the drownings were in small boats, less than 21 feet in length.

Boat Accident Lawsuits

Many boat accident injuries are the result of negligence by the boat operators and boat owners.  Acts of negligence include failing to provide life jackets, improper boat maintenance, and negligent operation of the boat.  Too often, boat accidents are caused by reckless and intoxicated boaters.  In these cases, the victims of Michigan boat accident can pursue legal claims for compensation for their injuries.

Contact a Michigan Boat Accident Lawyer

To learn more about your rights after a Michigan boat accident, you should contact our Michigan boat accident lawyers as soon as possible to discuss your case with you.  It is essential that we begin our investigation as soon as possible after the accident so that we can gather evidence to prove and win your case.