Detroit Car Accident Lawyers

Two Injured In Detroit Rollover Car Accident

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:01:07 +0000

Our car injury lawyer in Michigan is reporting a single Detroit rollover car accident that happened on Tuesday, February 28th, near Doris Street and Linwood Street. According to reports, the driver of the vehicle lost control of his car, flipping the car over at least twice before landing on its roof. Witnesses said they saw a tire catch fire or blow out before the driver lost control of the vehicle. The two men in the vehicle, the driver of the vehicle as well as his passenger , were taken to a nearby hospital and suffer serious injuries due to the Detroit rollover car accident.

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Car accidents are recognized as one of the leading causes of death in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about 2 percent of cars involved in accidents experienced rollovers. Rollover accidents have been found to be the most deadly because they usually result in life altering injuries, permanent disability, or even death. Injuries often include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, severe orthopedic fractures, and other serious injuries.

Rollover accidents are typically caused by overcorrection by the driver, aggressive driving, car being weighed down, and if the driver hits a “trip” which is anything a car or truck could hit to make it rollover such as a median, a guardrail, or a ditch.

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

Our car injury Michigan lawyer advises victims of their legal rights. For this type of accident the injured victims can submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits. No Fault benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident. The injured victims can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

The injured passenger may also have claims for personal injuries against the driver of the vehicle if determined to be at fault in the Michigan rollover car accident. The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. In this lawsuit, the injured passenger can claim damages and compensation for injuries suffered in the accident.

Lawyers For Car Accidents Reporting A Michigan Pedestrian Accident

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:47:24 +0000

Our lawyers for car accidents are reporting a Redford Towsnhip pedestrain accident that took place at the intersection of Telegraph Road and Plymouth Road killing Detroit man, Jermain Ford. The car-pedestrian accident took place on Wednesday, February 1st, in the early a.m. hours. According to police, Ford was taking his children to the school bus when he was struck and killed by a vehicle in the right, southbound lane of Telegraph Road. His children, both ages 9 and 12, were not injured in the accident. The driver of the vehicle, an 18-year-old woman from Livonia, did not suffer injuries. Witnesses of the accident gave conflicting information. The car-pedestrian accident is pending under further investigation.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that over 60,000 pedestrians were injured in traffic accidents in 2006. Hitting a pedestrian at a speed of over 30 miles per hour can result in more serious injuries and fatalities. Nearly 22% of accidents are a result from bicycle or pedestrian accidents with pedestrians being more than twice as likely to be struck by a vehicle in locations without sidewalks.

In the last decade, about 29 children were killed in school bus-related pedestrian accidents. A study from the NHSTA found that more young pedestrians walking home from school have been killed between the hours of 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. than any other time of day.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident. My condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim.

Our lawyers for car accidents advise victims of their legal rights. For this Michigan pedestrian accident, the family members of the deceased victim 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. At the very least, all parties involved in the accident should contact a car injury lawyer to find out their legal rights.

The family of the deceased victim may also have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit, depending on if police determine the driver to be at fault in the accident. At the very least, all parties involved in the accident should contact lawyers for car accidents in Michigan to find out their legal rights.

Icy Road Conditions Causes Death of Man In Detroit Car Accident

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:12:26 +0000

A 40-year-old man was killed in a Detroit car accident when he lost control of his car on a patch of ice and slammed into a utility pole on Buffalo Street and Charles Street on Monday, January 30^th. The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the Detroit car accident.

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24% of all crashes that occur happen in hazardous weather conditions. In fact according to IcyRoadSafety.com, there were at least 477 deaths due to icy roads in the United States during the 2008-2009 winter season, and at least 458 during the 2009-2010 winter season. The two-year average between those seasons is 467 fatalities per year. In fact, the State of Michigan was ranked one of the top ten states for icy road fatalities in 2009-2010 season, ranking #5 with 18 fatalities.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident. My condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim.

Our Detroit car accident lawyers advise victims of their legal rights. The family members of the deceased victim 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. At the very least, all parties in the accident should contact a Michigan auto accident attorney to find out their legal rights.

Child Killed And Mother Injured In Fatal Detroit Car-Pedestrian Accident

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:34:19 +0000

Our Detroit car accident lawyers are reporting a fatal pedestrian accident that happened Monday, January 23rd, in Southfield, at the intersection of 8 Mile and Lahser. According to police, a Ford Explorer hit a woman and her daughter that she was pushing in a stroller. The 14-month-old daughter was killed due to the accident, and the mother has sustained a broken leg, and head injuries.

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I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident. My condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim and hope the injured mother has a fast recovery without any permanent damages.

Our Detroit auto accident attorneys advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of Detroit car-pedestrian accident, the family members of the deceased victim may be able to make a claim for Survivor Loss Benefits.

Also, the family members of the deceased victim may also have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver if the police determine they were negligent and caused the accident.

The injured mother may be able to 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 victim can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

The injured mother may also have a personal injury claim against the driver if determined to be negligent. The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of accident. At the very least, all parties and families involved in the accident should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities.

Pedestrian Critically Injured in Detroit Hit And Run Car Accident

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:59:54 +0000

Our Detroit car accident lawyers are reporting a fatal Detroit hit and run accident that took place at Linwood and Montgomery on Saturday, November 5th in the p.m. hours. According to police, a young man was struck by a hit and run driver. He suffers critical injuries, including the possibility of losing both legs, if he survives. Witnesses believe a dark green van was involved after showing police a piece of the wreckage.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident. I hope the injured victim does recover and I hope the hit and run driver is found.

Our Detroit car accident lawyers are participating in the Hit and Run Reward Program created to assist police authorities in identifying drivers that cause injuries so that they can face the legal penalties imposed for their criminal actions. Our Detroit auto accident attorneys choose to participate knowing this program will help bring justice to victims of hit and run accidents and their families.

The Hit and Run Reward Program allows a person who has witnessed a hit and run to report the accident and offender anonymously and in return be awarded a reward if there is an arrest or felony charge. To create such a program, our law firm has teamed up with We Tip to provide an effective, anonymous hit and run reporting system. If you witness a hit and run, call (800-644-8678). When calling the number you will be asked if you would like to receive a reward if there is an arrest and felony conviction. Rewards of up to $1,000 can be given out.

Victims of hit and run accidents do have legal rights. If you or a family member suffer injuries to a Detroit hit and run accident, contact our office now at (800) 606-1717 to speak to an experienced Detroit car accident lawyer. We will start working on your case immediately gathering all the evidence and witness statements to win and settle your case.