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.

A 48 year old pedestrian was the victim in Washtenaw County Train Accident Death in Ypsilanti Township.  Police authorities believe that  the man wandered away from his group home onto to some train tracks and was struck by a train, killing him.

This is an absolutely tragic accident and I am very sorry to hear that this happened. My heart goes out to the family of the man for their loss.

I will be very interested as to how this accident investigation unfolds because it is important to know how and why this man was able to wander away from his home.  In many circumstances, group home residents must be under close supervision so that they do not wander away or leave the home.  The failure to properly supervise and monitor a group home resident can give rise to a Michigan lawsuit, especially when significant harm occurs as a result.  In cases involving death, family members can often file a Michigan Wrongful Death Lawsuit.

There are strict time deadlines for filing these types of claims and the failure to file them in a timely manner can destroy your case.  For more information about your rights after a Michigan accident, you should request our FREE book, “The Ultimate Guide to Injury Cases in Michigan” by clicking on the book link.  We will send it out immediately along with other important information

For more information about Michigan injury cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com.  If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan injury 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.

The Michigan wrongful death lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. just settled a major case for one of our clients.  In this case, a man was attempting to push a car out of a snow bank when he was hit by a truck.  Unfortunately, he was killed by the truck.  His wife called our law firm after a coworker told her about one of our wrongful death lawyers.

Listen to what she has to say about how Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. handled her case.

For more information about Michigan wrongful death cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com.  If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan wrongful death 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 fatal Clay Township boating accident has resulted in the deaths of three boaters.  The accident occurred when a vessel crashed into a dock on the North Channel of the St. Clair River in Clay Township.  One survivor, a woman from Ira Township, was pulled from the water by nearby witnesses and taken to the intensive care unit at the University of Michigan Hospital.  The three deceased boaters were taken to River District Hospital in St. Clair.

 This is a very unfortunate tragedy and my sympathies extend to the families of these people.  I do hope that the surviving woman is able to pull through and experience a full recovery.

The survivor and the families of the deceased boaters may have a wrongful death claim against the owner or operator of the boat.  Although the families probably do not want to think about suing a friend, they should realize that this suit will actually be defended by an insurance company, which will pay any damages awarded in the case.  A successful wrongful death lawsuit could help compensate families for lost wages, for any medical expenses incurred because of the accident, and for the pain and suffering of losing a loved one.

For more information about Michigan boating accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com   If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan boating 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.