Ann Arbor Accident Injury Lawyers

Ann Arbor Woman Dies In Michigan Rollover Car Accident

admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:03:43 +0000

Our Michigan car accident injury lawyers is reporting a Scio Township single vehicle rollover car accident that killed Charmaine Daugherty of Ann Arbor, on Tuesday, March 27 at 3 p.m. on Wagner Road south of Liberty Road. According to police, Ms. Daugherty was texting while driving. She lost control of her car crossing the center line into oncoming traffic causing her to vehicle to hit a telephone pole and roll over.

Rollover car accidents are known to be the most violent among car accidents. Rollover motor vehicle accidents quite often 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.

In addition, according to CBS News, on average people send or receive an average of 2,899 text-messages per month. The amount of people who text while driving equal to about one-fifth of qualified drivers in the United States of America.

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

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, the family involved in the accident should contact a Michigan car accident injury lawyer to find out their legal rights.

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Ann Arbor Car Accident Lawyer Files Lawsuit For Passenger Injured In Truck Accident

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:46:18 +0000

Our Ann Arbor car accident lawyers recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of our client who was injured in a single vehicle car accident. Our client was a passenger in a pickup truck, when the driver lost control of his truck and hit a building. The truck accident took place in Pittsfield Township on July 17, 2011.

Our client suffers a herniated disc in her lower back at L5-S1, shoulder tendonitis, and a traumatic brain injury due to the single vehicle car accident. Her symptoms include lower back pain, headaches, and memory problems. The injured passenger was employed and continues to be disabled. Her Michigan No-Fault benefits are being paid by Progressive Michigan Insurance Company. She is currently receiveing her lost wage benefits, replacement household services, and attendant care benefits.

The lawsuit was filed in the Wasthtenaw County Circuit Court in Ann Arbor.

Victims of single vehicle car accidents do have legal rights. If you are the driver or a passenger in a single vehicle accident and suffer injuries, you do have legal rights. Call our office now at (800) 606-1717 to speak with one of our experienced car accident lawyers in Michigan. Our office will start working on your case immediately gathering all the evidence and witness statements to win and settle your case.

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Hit-and-Run Car Accident in Ann Arbor Leaves Michigan Pedestrian Injured

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:43:05 +0000

A student in of Huron High School was hit by a car at the intersection of Ellsworth and Crystal Creek Rd., in Pittsfield Twp. on Thursday, January 26th in an Ann Arbor hit and run car accident. Police say the student is suffering leg fractures and abrasions as a result of the accident. The hit-and-run driver fled the scene and is still on the loose.

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

Our Michigan lawyers advise pedestrains who have been hit by a vehicle and suffer injuries to speak to a pedestrian accident lawyer in Michigan immediately. Persons injured in a pedestrian accident often have claims for their personal injuries and can file No Fault Insurance claims for medical expenses, lost wages, and other benefits, even if they did not own a vehicle or have a No Fault Insurance policy. Many claims can be filed by our Michigan pedestrian lawyers, even in circumstances such as hit and run accidents involving pedestrians, such as this accident.

Catastrophic injuries are frequent outcomes of pedestrian-car accidents. Wrongful death is frequent in these accidents. Other common injuries include closed head and traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, including quadraplegia and paraplegia, broken bones and fractures, back injuries, neck injuries, and shoulder injuries.

Additionally, to assist police authorities in identifying the driver that cause injuries our Michigan car accident lawyers are participating in the Hit and Run Program so that they can face the legal penalties imposed for their criminal actions. Our Michigan car 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 a felony conviction. Rewards of up to $1,000 can be given out.

Ann Arbor Wrong Way Car Accident On I-94

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:49:35 +0000

Four people were injured in a Michigan wrong way car accident on I-94, in Ann Arbor, near Jackson Avenue, on Sunday, January 23rd. Both Michigan drivers suffered injuries due to wrong way accident. Traffic slowed on I-94 due the initial wrong way accident, causing a three car accident as well. According to police, a driver failed to stop for slowing traffic in the right lane of I-94, rear ending a vehicle, and causing that vehicle to push forward and hit another car. The rear-end collision caused the driver who failed to stop as well as the driver he rear-ended to suffer injuries. The investigation in both of the Ann Arbor car accidents is under investigation.

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

Our Ann Arbor car accident lawyers advise victims of their legal rights. For both Michigan auto accidents, all injured individuals can submit a claim for 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. If the injured individual is denied these benefits, they should contact an experienced car accident lawyer immediately to discuss their rights.

Depending on who is determined to be the at fault driver in each of the accidents, the injured victims may have a personal injury claim against the negligent driver. The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. In this lawsuit, the injured victims can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident. At the very least, the victims should hire the best possible Michigan lawyer to look into these possibilities.

Ann Arbor Construction Accident Injures Two Construction Workers

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:18:27 +0000

Our Ann Arbor construction accident lawyers are reporting a story in the news recently about a a Webster Township construction accident. The construction accident which took place on Saturday, October 8th around 12:00 p.m. happened at a work site near Dexter, 10 miles northwest of Ann Arbor. According to police, a shed fell and pinned a construction worker while he was pouring concrete. The construction worker suffers injuries along with another man who was injured at the scene of the accident.

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

Our Ann Arbor accident injury lawyers advise victims of their legal rights. Construction site accidents kill and injure hundreds of thousands of workers each year. In fact, working at a construction site is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. Victims of Michigan construction accidents and their families should contact a Michigan personal injury attorneys immediately after the accident to secure their rights. There are steps that must be taken in order to ensure that critical evidence is secured and an investigation is completed.

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Pittsfield Township Car Accident Leaves Ann Arbor Man Injured

admin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:20:35 +0000

Our Ann Arbor car accident lawyers are reporting a story in the news about a Pittsfield Township car accident that took on Carpenter Road. According to police, a van was driving along Carpenter Road was struck on the rear passenger side when the van attempted to make a left turn into a private drive. The driver of the van suffers injuries and was taken to the hospital. The driver of the other vehicle was taken to the hospital where blood was drawn to determine his blood-alcohol level.

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

Our Ann Arbor car accident lawyer advise victims of their legal rights. For this type of car accident, the injured individual 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 victim can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy. If the injured individual is denied these benefits, they should contact an experienced car accident lawyer immediately to discuss their rights.

Depending on who is determined to be the at fault driver, the injured individual may have a personal injury claim against the other driver. The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. In this lawsuit, the injured victims can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident.

Another possible claim for anyone who suffers injuries due to an alleged drunk driver would be a potential Michigan dram shop case against the seller or furnisher of the alcohol before the accident. If ths type of lawsuit can be filed, the individual must have suffered injuries in the accident. At the very least, she should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities.

Ann Arbor Car Accident Involving A Kusters Dairy Food Delivery Truck Causes Injuries To Driver

admin — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:15:50 +0000

Our Ann Arbor accident injury lawyers are reporting a story in the news about an Ann Arbor delivery truck accident on Moscow Road south of Buckman Road. The truck-car accident took place on Tuesday, September 6th, around 4:00 p.m. According to police, the delivery truck was traveling south on Moscow Road when a vehicle traveling north, crossed the center line and collided with the delivery truck. Both the delivery truck and the car rolled off into the ditch on the side of the road due to the truck-car collision. The driver of the delivery truck was completing a delivery route in Lansing for Kusters Dairy Food Service. The driver of the vehicle suffers injuries.

I am very sorry to hear about this acccident. I hope the injured victim has a fast recovery without any permanent damages.

Our Ann Arbor car accident lawyers advise victims of their legal rights. For this type of truck-car accident, the injured individual 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 victim can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy. If the injured individual is denied these benefits, they should contact an experienced car accident lawyer immediately to discuss their rights.

Ann Arbor Drunk Driver Car Accident

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:13:53 +0000

Our Ann Arbor car accident lawyers are reporting an Ann Arbor drunk driver accident that took place at about 12:45 a.m. on August 7th. According to police, a car was going west on Ann Arbor Road near Hackett Street when it turned and struck another vehicle traveling the other direction head-on. The driver of the at-fault car had a blood alcohol content of 0.15 at the time of the accident. Her and three people in the other vehicle sustained injuries due to the car accident.

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

Our Ann Arbor car accident lawyers advise victims of their legal rights. For this type of Ann Arbor drunk driver accident, the injured individuals 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 victims can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

In addition, the car accident injury victims may also have claims for personal injuries against the other driver if determined to be at fault. The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. In this lawsuit, the injured victims can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the 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, she should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities.

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In Case of a Car Accident: Ann Arbor Auto Accident Lawyers Release New iPhone App

admin — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:20:57 +0000

Being in a car accident is a frightening experience. It is important that accident victims know exactly what to do immediately after an accident. A new iPhone app from the Ann Arbor car accident lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire is there to help. It is the first mobile app created by a Michigan law firm for accident and injury victims.

The app is free and has a complete checklist and all of the features needed to gather the necessary information needed for insurance claims and possible legal action. It guides drivers through exactly what to do and gives them the necessary tools to do it.

“We are the first and only Michigan personal injury law firm that provides free legal guides to accident and injury victims. We are the best resource in Michigan for consumers to get free information about their legal rights. Our free app for the iPhone and iPad adds another great resource for the public,” said attorney Daniel L. Buckfire.

To download the free app just go to iTunes or the App Store and search for “Michigan Accident Lawyers.” Or go to http://itunes.apple.com/app/michigan-accident-lawyers/id435092206?mt=8

Features of the application include:

-Accident Checklist tells you everything you need to do after an accident
-Captures all the auto accident information
-Dials 911 instantly to get help fast
-Flashlight feature helps you see at night
-Locate and call a taxi and tow truck immediately by using your phone’s GPS

-Locate the closest hospital using your phone’s GPS
-Request your police report
-Take and save photographs of vehicle damage and accident scene
-Record witness statements with your mobile phone
-Gather all insurance information
-Document your insurance claims

-Gather your medical information
-Access the Buckfire & Buckfire PC law firm website resource center
-Contact our Ann Arbor car accident lawyers to discuss your legal rights and options

“Our firm are the experts in Michigan car accident cases and Michigan No Fault Insurance laws.
Knowing what to do and capturing all the information at the scene of the accident is invaluable. It helps with insurance claims process and injury lawsuits. Every driver needs this app on their phone and every parent of a teenage driver will want this on their child’s mobile phone.”

An Android version of the app is coming soon. To learn more go to http://www.BuckfireLaw.com

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Two Pedestrains Injured In Ann Arbor Accident At Ypsilanti Bus Stop

admin — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:38:31 +0000

Our Ann Arbor car accident lawyers are reporting a hit and run that took place on June 3rd at a Ypsilanti bus stop on Huron River Drive. According to police, Kimberly Burke was driving along Huron River Drive and veered off directly into a bus stop hitting Christian Jimenez, and his pregnant girlfriend Tanesha Bush. Bush suffered leg injuries, and ultrasounds show that her baby is safe. Jimenez sustained a broken neck and serious head injuries.

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

Our Ann Arbor car accident attorneys advise victims of their legal rights. The injured victim 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 individuals can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy and even if they are determined to be at fault.

In addition, the injury victims may also have claims for personal injuries against the driver if determined to be at fault in this bus stop accident. The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. In this lawsuit, the injured victim(s) can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident. Call us now at (800) 606-1717 to discuss your case with one of our experienced car accident attorneys.

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