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.

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. 

I read an tragic story in today’s news about a Fatal Kalkaska County Off-Road Vehicle Accident in Orange Township on July 18th. According to the Michigan State Police, the accident happened when the driver of a 2000 Polaris Sportsman 4-wheeler allegedly lost control of the off-road vehicle while on East Trail near Antler Road.

While the off-road vehicle is designed for one person, two other people were riding on it. State Police say that all three riders, none of whom were wearing helmets, were thrown from the vehicle. Two of the riders were taken to Munson Medical Center with serious injuries. One of the riders was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. State Police believe alcohol was a factor in this terrible accident and continue to investigate.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident. My most heart-felt condolences to the family of the deceased rider and I wish the fullest and speediest recovery to the surviving riders.

Our Michigan ORV and ATV accident lawyers  represent clients who have suffered injuries in off-road vehicles and all-terrain vehicles.  The injuries from these accidents can be devastating and are often catastrophic.  Many people are unaware of these potential hazards.

Michigan has ORV laws that are designed to prevent these serious accidents.  The Michigan Handbook of Off-Road Vehicle Laws discusses these safety laws and regulations.  It also makes recommendations to potential riders on safe riding.

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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