Today’s news had a tragic story about a passenger killed in a Kingsley car accident in Grand Traverse County the other day. According to local police, Juanita Ziegler was a passenger in a car on M-113, near Brownson, when the car she was in allegedly crossed the path of a pick-up  truck. Neither the driver of the car or the pick-up truck were injured. Ms. Ziegler was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries where she was pronounced dead. Police are still investigating this accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic car accident and wish my most heart-felt condolences to the family of Juanita Ziegler 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 Juanita Ziegler 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 the auto accident. The insurance company for the driver must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, the injured parties 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 Juanita Ziegler may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused this 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.

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A 68-year-old Scottsville man and a 75-year-old Scottsville woman received serious injuries in a Ludington Car Accident yesterday. According to the Mason County Sheriff’s office, the two Scottsville people were attempting to make a left turn at the intersection of US-10 and Meyers Road when their Mercury was allegedly struck by a Pontiac Aztec.

Both driver and passenger of the Mercury were airlifted to Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids with serious injuries. The driver of the Pontiac was taken to Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police are still investigating this accident.

I  am very sorry to hear about this tragic auto accident and wish the injured parties the fullest and speediest recovery possible. 

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

I was reading the paper today and came across a story involving two hit & run accidents in Lowell on Friday, September 1st. According to the Michigan State Police, two vehicles, about 6 miles apart, were allegedly rear-ended in matter of minutes by the same driver, Joshua Carpenter.

Police state that Carpenter was driving on I-96 when his vehicle allegedly rear-ended a vehicle driven by Bruce Cole, forcing it into a guardrail. Cole and three passengers were injured and taken to Butterworth Hospital.

Carpenter continued on, stated the police, where his vehicle allegedly rear-ended a vehicle driven by Robert Levay causing Levay’s vehicle to spin across two lanes of traffic and into a ditch. Levay was unharmed but his wife was hospitalized with several broken ribs.

Carpenter was ejected from his vehicle after the second crash and is in stable condition at Spectrum Health.  Police believe alcohol was a factor in the crash and continue to investigate this accident.

I  am very sorry to hear about this tragic auto accident and wish the injured parties the fullest and speediest recovery possible. 

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims their legal rights. For this type of auto accident in Michigan, the injured parties 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 passengers can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

I heard a tragic story on the news over the weekend about a biker killed by suspected drunk driver in Grand Rapids. According to the Grand Rapids Police, Stafford Ray was travelling on Division Avenue near Labelle when a 2003 Ford Mustang allegedly struck his 1997 Kawasaki motorcycle as it turned onto Labelle. Ray’s motorcycle caught fire and he died on the scene. Police state that the Mustang was allegedly driven by Ronald Windom, who was driving on a suspended license. Police suspect that alcohol was involved and continue to investigate this tragic accident.

I  am very sorry to hear that this tragic and fatal motorcycle accident happened. My condolences go out to the family and friends of the biker.

Our Michigan motorcycle accident lawyers  advise bikers of their legal rights.  Because this motorcycle accident involved contact with another motor vehicle, the biker would have been eligible for Michigan No-Fault Insurance benefits.  These benefits provide for payment of medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care services, and other benefits.  Family members may also 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. 

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 accidents. Another possible claim would be a potential Michigan dram shop case against the seller or furnisher of the  alcohol before the accident.  At the very least, the surviving family should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities.

For a complete explanation of the rights of injured bikers in Michigan, you should request our FREE BOOK, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook.” Furthermore, the surviving family members may have a claim against the driver of the motor vehicle for wrongful death of the bikers. To learn more, visit www.BuckfireLaw.com.

I read a tragic story today about four people seriously injured in a Cooper Township Car Accident on Sunday in Kalamazoo County. According to police, the accident occurred when Esther Wolthius and her passenger were driving south on Douglas, near 16th Street in Cooper Township, when she allegedly crossed the center line and struck another vehicle, driven by Edith Deneau and passenger. Both drivers and passengers had to be rushed to local hospitals. Ms. Wolthius was in critical condition. Police are still investigating the accident.

I  am very sorry to hear about this tragic auto accident and wish all the injured people the fullest and speediest recovery possible. 

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