There was a story in the paper today about a pedestrian killed in a fatal Detroit I-75 hit and run accident on January 29th. According to the Michigan State Police, a man was walking on the shoulder of I-75, south of I-94, when he was struck  by a vehicle that did not stop for the accident. The pedestrian was taken to Detroit Receiving Hospital where he died from his serious injuries. Police are still investigating this accident and ask that anyone with information contact the Detroit post at 313-456-6600.

There was a story in the paper today about a woman seriously injured in a Detroit pedestrian hit and run accident that occurred on Thursday, November 12 on Detroit’s west side. According to the Detroit police, a 20-year-old-woman exited a bus to cross West Parkway, near Joy Road, and was allegedly struck by a car that ran the red light at the intersection.

Witnesses stated that the driver, in a burgundy Taurus, stopped, went around the injured woman, stopped and looked then left the scene. No witnesses were able to get the license plate number of the car. Detroit Police are still investigating this accident and ask anybody who sees an older model burgundy Taurus, with damage to the passenger side, to call them.

I read a story in the Detroit News today that involved a pedestrian in a fatal Detroit car crash on Sunday, October 18th on the east side. According to the Detroit Police, a 1998 Ford Escort driven by a 28-year-old Westland man was traveling on Gratiot near Joseph Campau when he allegedly veered and struck a female pedestrian and a utility pole. The woman was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. Police are still investigating this accident.

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

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of auto accident in Michigan, 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.

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 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 victim may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused these car accident. At the very least, the surviving family 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.

Detroit Car Accidents

Our Detroit accident lawyers represent clients who have been injured in a car accident, motorcycle accident, bus accident, truck accident, or pedestrian accident in the City of Detroit.  

Also known as “The Motor City,” Detroit has a number of major highway and city streets in its jurisdiction.  As a result, a great number of auto accidents occur within the Detroit city limits.

Detroit Car Accident Reports

For any Detroit car accident or motor vehicle accident, it is necessary to obtain a traffic crash report from the police department.  These are required by insurance companies for making both property damage claims and personal injury claims. 

It usally takes a few days after a Detroit accident to be available to the public, but a report can be obtained from:

Detroit Police Department
1300 Beaubien
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 596-1800
Fax: (313) 596-6818

There is a fee for obtaining the report.  Checks should be made payable to “City of Detroit.”  We regularly obtain these for our Detroit car accident clients and pay all associated fees.

If your accident was investigated by the Michigan State Police, the report must be ordered directly from that agency.  You can download the Michigan State Police Form here and submit it directly to that agency to obtain your report.

Detroit Car Accident Lawyers

If you would like more information about your rights after a Detroit 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 Detroit car accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com. If you would like to speak with one of our Detroit 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.

We are a Detroit car accident law firm that counsels injury victims and their families. Choosing the right lawyer for your Detroit car accident case is often the difference between receiving a fair settlement or no settlement at all. Each one of our five dedicated Detroit car accident and injury lawyers has significant experience in handling cases just like yours.

We are different than virtually every other Detroit  auto accident  law firm. We choose to handle a small amount of select cases so that we can offer high-quality personalized service to our clients using exerienced trial attorneys, not paralegals. This enables us to provide the best possible legal representation while maintaining excellent relationships with our clients.

Each of our Detroit car accident lawyers has achieved significant settlements and jury verdicts for our clients. We value our reputation for integrity and skill and enjoy an outstanding track record of success.

We do not charge any legal fees unless we are able to obtain a recovery for you. To speak with an experienced Detroit car accident lawyer, please call us at (800) 606-1717.