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Livingston County Car-Train Accident

Our Michigan car accident lawyers are reporting a Livingston County car-train accident that took place on Packard Drive on July 12th at around 6:00 p.m.  According to police, two men in a Dodge Challenger were driving on Packard Drive when the struck a cargo car on a 134-car westbound CSX train headed for Grand Rapids. The two men sustained injuries due to the car accident.


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I am very sorry to hear about this accident. I hope the injured victims have a fast recovery without any permanent damages.

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Ford Recalls Older Model Windstar Vans

Our Michigan car accident lawyers are reporting that Ford is recalling 575,000 Windstar vans, model years 1998 to 2003,  in the United States and Canada.  The safety concern is that the rear axles can corrode and break.  States where there is a heavy use of road salt can cause this corrosion, Michigan being one of them.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), two crashes were caused due to this problem, along with 234 complaints of rear axle problems.  Ford told NHTSA on Thursday that owners of this vehicle will be notified beginning September 27th.

Battle Creek Amtrak Accident

I read a story in the paper today about a Battle Creek Amtrak Accident. According to Battle Creek Police, a driver was injured when they allegedly ran into a moving Amtrak train. According to witnesses, the car allegedly came to a stop at the railroad crossing on Helmer Road and slowly moved forward as the gate came down. The crossing gate smashed the windshield and the vehicle proceeded to cross the tracks when its front end was hit by the Amtrak train and ripped off. The driver was taken to the hospital. Her condition is unknown at this time. Police continue to investigate the accident.

I  am very sorry to hear about this tragic auto accident and wish the injured driver the fullest and speediest recovery possible. 

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims their legal rights. For this type of auto accident in Michigan, the injured woman can submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits.  No-Fault benefits will cover her medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident.  The injured woman can claim these benefits even if she did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

An experienced Michigan car accident lawyer can assist the victims with this type of claim.  Auto 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. 

Emmett Towhship Fatal Car Accident

I read tragic story in the paper yesterday about an Emmett Township Fatal Car Accident. According to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, the fatal accident occurred at 11 Mile and Verona Roads in Emmett Township when the vehicle Jeffrey Shepherd, of Marshall, was driving allegedly failed to stop for a red light at the intersection and struck a northbound van and southbound pick-up truck. Three people were seriously injured and Shepherd was killed. Police are still investigating this accident.

I  am very sorry to hear about this tragic auto accident and wish the injured parties the fullest and speediest recovery possible. My condolences to the family of Joseph Shepherd for their loss.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of auto accident in Michigan, the injured parties 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 parties can claim these benefits even if their did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

Also, for this type of auto accident in Michigan, the family members of the Joseph Shepherd 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 car accident injury victims may also have claims for personal injuries against any driver determined to be at fault in this auto accident.  The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. In this lawsuit, the injured victims can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident.  At the very least, the injured parties should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities. 

An experienced Michigan car accident lawyer can assist the victims with this type of claim.  Auto 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. 

Sanilac County Car Accident Fatality

I read tragic story over the weekend about a Sanilac County Car Accident Fatalityon Stone Road near Sheldon Road in Argyle Township on July 17th. A Snover man was a passenger in a 1995 Ford pick-up truck when the driver allegedly lost control and rolled the truck, according to police.

The driver sustained serious injuries but the passenger was declared dead on the scene. Police suspect alcohol may have been a factor and continue to investigate.

I   am very sorry to hear about this tragic auto accident and give my most heart-felt condolences to the family of the passenger for their loss.

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of auto accident in Michigan, the family of the passenger can submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits.  No-Fault benefits will cover funeral expenses, medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident. 

In addition, the car accident injury victim may also have claims for personal injuries against any driver determined to be at fault in this auto accident.  The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. In this lawsuit, the injured victim 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 car accident case.  Furthermore, if alcohol is found to be a factor in the 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.  Auto 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.

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