I have written a number of articles on boating accidents and tubing injuries in Michigan.  While the Michigan lakes provide great summer fun, there is a significant risk of injury with water sports.  I just read a terrible news story about a Van Buren County boating accident that has seriously injured two teens from Illinois.

According to the report, three boys were on tubes behind a speed boat when two of the tubes collided and then struck the third tube.  The boys were thrown from the tubes and suffered serious injuries.  My thoughts go out to the boys and their families and I hope for a speedy and full recovery.

Victims of boat accident and tube accidents in Michigan do have legal rights.  If they are injured due to the negligence of another boater or even to the driver of the boat that they are on or being pulled by, a claim for compensation can often be made.  Typically, the boat owner has insurance that provides coverage for boat accident claims.

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.

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