I saw on the television news a frightening story about a Grand Ledge I-96 Multiple Vehicle Truck Accident that occurred on Tuesday and involved 2 tractor-trailers and 10 vehicles. According to Michigan State Police, one person was seriously injured and taken to the hospital No other injuries were reported at the time. State police have not released details on the cause of the accident at this time as they are still investigating what happened.

I am sorry to hear about this accident and hopes that the injured person has a complete and full recovery.

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.

While reading the paper today, I came across a story about a serious injury in an Ingham County Car-Truck Accident in Vevay Township. According to the Ingham County Sheriff’s Department, a man was allegedly seriously injured at the intersection of Kipp and College Roads when his car was struck by a pick-up truck. The man had to be taken to a local hospital with a head injury. Police continue to investigate this accident.

Our Lansing dog bite lawyers represent victims of dog bites and attacks.  Many of the victims of these attacks are youn children.  In fact, children who are younger than 10 years represent the high-risk group for dog attacks.

 In particular, children tend to underestimate the danger arising from dogs because they are more inexperienced than adults in their interaction with dogs. This is confirmed by studies showing that children are more likely than adults to sustain canine bite wounds.   They are also more likely to approach strange dogs or to attempt to pet a dog than an adult.

 The injuries suffered by a child from a dog bite are often very serious. Children are frequently bitten in the facial region and require plastic surgery later on in life.  Depending on the age of the child at the time of the attack, many surgeons will not perform surgical revisions until the child reaches early adulthood.  This means that many times, children will go through the embarrassment and humiliation of the scar through adolescence, a period in which they are very self-conscious of their appearance. 

The consequences of a dog bite trauma often have an affect on a child and for years after the incident.  This often impacts them both socially and emotionally.  Many child dog bite victims even suffer from post-traumtic stress syndrome and have nightmares about their attack.  Hence, dog bites of children represent a serious medical and public health issue.

Child dog bite victims do have legal rights to pursue compensation for their injuries.  This includes payment of medical expenses, plastic surgery expenses, and for their psychological damages suffered from the attack.  This includes the affect that a scar has on a child’s self-esteem.  The owner or keeper of the dog is liable for these damages under Michigan law.

For more information on the rights of dog bite victims, call us at (800) 606-1717 and request our FREE book, “The Ultimate Michigan Dog Bite & Animal Attack Handbook.”  We’ll send it out right away.

We recently settled an Ingham County lawsuit for clients who were injured in a Lansing area car accident.  The accident victims were a husband and wife who suffered shoulder injuries when their car was struck by an uninsured driver.  The uninsured driver was negligent and caused the accident.

Our clients had their auto insurance policy through Auto Owners Insurance Company.  Their policy provided for Michigan No-Fault Insurance Benefits and Uninsured Motorists Benefits.  The insurance company underpaid some benefits and neglected to pay required medical expenses.  Through the settlement, they agreed to pay the medical providers their fees and charges related to the injuries suffered in the car accident.

Because the negligent driver was not insured, we made a claim for Uninsured Motorists Benefits for the accident victims against their own policy.  These claims were for their personal injuries suffered in the accident.  The insurance company paid a settlement for these benefits as well.

This case demonstrates the importance of drivers in Michigan purchasing uninsured motorist coverage on your auto insurance policy.  Because there is a significant number of uninsured drivers in Michigan, it is necessary to have this coverage to protect yourself in the event of an accident.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Lansing injury or accident, you can order our FREE book, “The Ultimate Guide To Injury Cases in Michigan” by clicking on the book link. We will send it out immediately along with other important information.

For more information about Lansing injury or accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com. If you would like to speak with one of our Lansing injury or 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.

While listening to the radio over the weekend, I heard about a tragic Mason County Drunk Driving Accident  on US-131. According to the Mason County Sheriff, a 20-year-old Muskegon man allegedly lost control of his vehicle crashed at the end of the west bound on-ramp while intoxicated.  A female passenger was taken to the hospital with serious injuries including a possible broken arm and neck injuries. The driver had minor injuries and was taken into custody.

I  am very sorry to hear about this auto accident and wish the injured woman the fullest and speediest recovery possible.  I hope that both she comes out of this with no permanent harm.

Michigan car accident victims have a number of legal rights.  For this type of auto accident in Michigan, the injured passenger 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 passenger can claim these benefits even if he did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

In addition, the car accident injury victim may also have claims for personal injuries against any driver determined to be at fault in this auto 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 the injuries suffered in the accident.  The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of car accident case. Another possible claim would be a potential Michigan dram shop case against the seller or furnisher of the  alcohol before the accident.

An experienced Michigan car accident lawyer can assist the victim with this type of claim.  Auto 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.