There was a tragic story in the paper today about a man in a fatal Detroit hit and run accident on December 29th on Detroit’s west side. According to the Detroit Police, a blue Ford Explorer allegedly hit a Nissan Maxima, driven by an 18-year-old woman, near the intersection of Schaeffer and Schoolcraft, that caused the Maxima to hit a 56-year-old man standing nearby.

The 18-year-old woman and 56-year old man were rushed to Sinai-Grace Hospital for treatment of their serious injuries. However, the 56-year old man did not make it to the hospital in time and was pronounced dead on arrival. Police are still investigating this accident and are searching for an Explorer with the Michigan license plate of CBP-9943. If you have any information on this accident, Detroit Police ask that you call them.

There was a tragic story in the paper today  about three children seriously injured in a Detroit van roll-over accident on December 16 on the east side of the city. According to the Detroit Police, a driver of a Chrysler Sebring allegedly struck a van, carrying three children, that allegedly failed to yield at the intersection of Nottingham and East Outer Drive, causing it to flip. A 5-year-old boy was thrown from the van and was seriously injured. An 8-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy that were riding in the van were also taken to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The driver of the van was allegedly ticketed. Police are still investigating this accident.

There was a story in the paper today about 2 women killed and two women injured in a fatal Detroit drunk driving accident on December 1 on the east side. According to the Detroit police, four women in a GMC Suburban were driving north on Hoover, near McNichols, when the 29-year-old driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle and hit a car parked in the driveway of a house before crashing into a tree. The driver was allegedly killed as well as a 28-year old passenger. Another 28-year-old passenger allegedly suffered a broken leg and a 20-year-old passenger suffered minor injuries. According to one passenger, the women allegedly had been out drinking all night. Police are still investigating this accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and offer the family of the deceased passenger and the deceased driver my most sincere condolences and best wishes. I hope that the surviving passengers have a complete recovery without any permanent deficits.

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 they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

Additionally, for this type of auto accident in Michigan, the family members of the deceased passenger 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 auto accident. The insurance company for the driver must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, the injured parties and the family of the deceased 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 case.

Also, the family members of the deceased passenger may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused this accident. Another possible claim for anyone injured by the alleged drunk driver would be a potential Michigan dram shop case against the seller or furnisher of the  alcohol before the accident. At the very least, the surviving family and injured parties 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.

There was a tragic story in the paper today about a fatal Detroit drunk driving accident that happened Friday evening, November 13th. According to the Detroit Police, a 12 year-old boy was killed and his mother and sister were seriously injured when an alleged drunk driver hit their car at the intersection of Fort and Dearborn. The driver of the vehicle that hit them was arrested. Police are still investigating this accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and offer the family of the deceased boy my most sincere condolences and best wishes. I hope that his mother and sister have a complete recovery without any permanent deficits.

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 they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

Additionally, for this type of auto accident in Michigan, the family members of the deceased 12-year-old boy 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 auto accident. The insurance company for the driver must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, the injured parties and the family of the deceased 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 case.

Also, the family members of the deceased 12-year-old boy may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused this accident. Another possible claim for anyone injured by the alleged drunk driver would be a potential Michigan dram shop case against the seller or furnisher of the  alcohol before the accident. At the very least, the surviving family and injured parties 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.

There was story on the news this morning about a teen killed in a Detroit hit & run accident on Friday night, October 30th on the East side. According to the Detroit Police, a 17-year-old Warren teen and her three friends were crossing Conner Street, near Outer Drive, when they were allegedly hit by a car. The driver fled the scene of the accident in what police describe as a dark, older model, possibly a sports car with a heavily damaged front end and missing left side mirror. Police ask that if anyone witnessed this horrific accident that they call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Police are still investigating this accident.