Posts tagged car accident

• Woman Injured in Michigan Car Accident

  Larry Buckfire | March 31, 2007 7:36 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A Hillsdale woman was injured Tuesday night in a one car accident in Michiganwhen her vehicle collided with a tree in Hanover Township. She is listed critical condition Thursday morning at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, a hospital spokeswoman said. Many Michigan drivers are unaware that they can claim Michigan No-Fault benefits even if they are at fault in a one car...

• Teen Dies Tragically In Detroit Car Accident

  Larry Buckfire | March 31, 2007 10:27 AM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A teenager died tragically Monday morning in a Detroit car accident after crashing a 1996 Ford Mustang into a utility pole while on his way to school at the Cesar Chavez Academy. Eleazar Herrera, a 10th grader at Chavez High School, lost control of the car and struck the pole shortly before 8 a.m. on Dix Street west of Vernor, Detroit Police Sgt. Eren Stephens-Bell said. Speed and wet road...

• Michigan Police Officer Hurt in Car Accident

  Larry Buckfire | March 30, 2007 9:00 AM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A Saginaw, Michigan police officer was struck by an oncoming car Wednesday night on Saginaw's west side. He was attempting to assist a fellow officer make a drug arrest. The other vehicle ran a stop sign and caused the car accident. The officer and two passengers in the other car were injured. In Michigan, police and firefighters are limited in their right to file negligence lawsuits and...

• Car Accident Causes Spinal Cord Injury

  Larry Buckfire | March 29, 2007 6:12 AM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  An inspiring story about a University of Michigan medical student appeared in the local paper earlier this month. The 26 year old medical student suffered a significant spinal cord injury in a car accident back in 1998, resulting in a broken neck and causing paralysis. Despite needing a wheelchair, he prospered in medical school and also as a wheelchair rugby player. Then on n May 24, 1998,...

• Michigan Car Crash Caused by Drunk Driver Dismissed

  Larry Buckfire | March 29, 2007 4:20 AM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  The Michigan Auto No-Fault law is supposed to protect those who are seriously injured in car accidents and allows an injured person to seek monetary compensation for those injuries. Unfortunately, the activist courts in our state have intentionally misinterpreted the laws to protect insurance companies and believe it or not, even drunk drivers. A perfect example of this is the case of Krysta...

• Michigan Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident

  Larry Buckfire | March 28, 2007 3:58 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Four bikers died in Florida motorcycle accidents during Bike Week, including a man from Michigan. The 48-year-old Michigan died Monday night when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a curb. He was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered signifcant trauma to the head. He was not wearing a helmet at the time, which he was not required to do under Florida law. Bike Week is a 10 day...

• Brain Injury Month in Michigan

  Larry Buckfire | March 28, 2007 12:00 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  March is offiicially brain injury awareness month in Michigan. Most people are simply unaware of the prevalence of the significant closed head and traumatic brain injuries that are suffered on a daily basis, many which come from car and motorcyle accidents. The Michigan Brain Injury Association does a tremendous job assisting families and providing support for the patients. A great article in...

• Brain Injury Month in Michigan(2)

  Larry Buckfire | March 28, 2007 12:00 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  March is offiicially brain injury awareness month in Michigan. Most people are simply unaware of the prevalence of the significant closed head and traumatic brain injuries that are suffered on a daily basis, many which come from car and motorcyle accidents. The Michigan Brain Injury Association does a tremendous job assisting families and providing support for the patients. A great article in...

• Brain Injuries From Car Accidents

  Larry Buckfire | March 28, 2007 8:26 AM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI Category: Head & Brain Injuries
  

  My office represents a significant number of clients who have suffered serious closed head injuries and traumatic brain injuries from car and motorcycle accidents. A thorough understanding of these injuries is necessary to properly handle the case and serve the best interests of the client. We frequently work with nurse case managers, psychologists, and treating physicians to make sure that...

• Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Drunk Driver

  Larry Buckfire | March 26, 2007 6:48 AM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  An unusal and tragic wrongful death car accident case was filed in Illinios. Back on December 13, 2006 a 54 year old tow truck driver was assisting his son in attempting to tow his stalled vehicle off of the roadway. A drunk driver crashed into the truck and then hit the son, killing him. The son's family filed suit against the father allegening that the father did not call police before...