I read a story today in paper about a serious injury that the organizer of Bikestock, Michael Trufflemire, sustained in a Grand Rapids Motorcycle Accident recently.   According to Trufflemire, he sustained a broken leg and ankle when a minivan turned in front of his bike and he was unable to stop before crashing into the side of the van. 

I am sorry that this accident happened and wish Mr. Trufflemire a fast recovery.  This is a typical example of bikers being injured on Michigan roadways due to negligent driving of a motorist.  The injuries suffered in these accidents are often catastrophic.

The injured biker may be entitled to Michigan No-Fault Insurance Benefits since the accident involved contact with another motor vehicle.  This would provide for payment of medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care services, and other benefits.  For a complete explanation of the rights of injured bikers in Michigan, you should request our FREE BOOK, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook.”

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

A Hastings man and his 15-year-old daughter were injured in a Hastings Motorcycle Accident on July 14th.  According to police, the bikers were allegedly riding on South Hanover street when a semi-truck allegedly turned in front of them and they struck the rear wheels. Both riders were hospitalized with serious injuries and their conditions are unknown at this time. Police continue to investigate the accident.

I am sorry that this accident happened and wish the man and his daughter a fast and full recovery. 

Both of the injured bikers may be entitled to Michigan No-Fault Insurance Benefits for payment of medical expenses, lost wages, and other expenses.  Their entitlement will depend on a number of factors, including their insurance policies and the specific facts of the accident.  They may also have claims for their injuries and pain and suffering against the negligent motorist.

The bikers may also have a claim against the truck driver and the trucking company. However, further information is needed from the investigation to determine if there are any claims against the truck driver and the trucking company.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan motorcycle accident, you can order our FREE book, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Handbook” by clicking on the book link. We will send it out immediately along with other important information.

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

A Courtland Township man was killed in a Kent County Motorcycle Accident on July 14th in Cedar Springs. According to police, they allegedly found Robert Polovich  lying near his 1997 Harley-Davidson on South Main Street Tuesday Evening.   Police state that Polovich was riding on South Main Street through a construction zone when he apparently lost control of his bike and crashed.  He was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries and eventually died from those injuries. Police are still investigating the accident.

I am sorry that this accident happened.  I offer my most heart felt condolences to his family for their tragic loss.

I  feel that it is important for those families of a person killed in a motorcycle accident to know their legal rights.  Because the full investigation is not completed, it would be speculative to discuss hte legal rights of the family.  However, if the investigation reveals that there was a defect in the roadway that made it unsafe for travel, there may be a possible lawsuit against the government agency responsible for maintaining the roadway. 

Michigan law imposes strict deadlines for filing these claims and notifying the government agencies so it is essential to contact an experienced lawyer right away.

  For a complete explanation of the rights of injured bikers in Michigan, you should request our FREE BOOK, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook.”

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

I read a tragic story about a Grand Rapids bicycle accident that caused critical injuries to bicyclist after being struck by a car.  The accident occurred after 3:00 a.m. near Van Andel Arena.  Police are still investigating the cause of the accident.

The story was posted on the Grand Rapids News online site.  At the time pf publication, the story indicated the bicyclist was hospitalized with critical injuries.  A reader comment from a family member indicated that he had passed away.   If this is true, my thoughts and condolences go out to his family. If this is not true, I wish the biker a full and speedy recovery.

The reader comments below the story are quite interesting.  Several readers blame the bikers for riding in the dark at night, while others blame the driver.  Because the matter is still being investigated, it is really hard to take a position on who was at fault based upon the limited facts in the article.  I hope that the police can sort this matter out.

Rights After A Bicycle Accident

In such an accident, the injured biker is entitled to Michigan No-Fault Insurance benefits regardless of who is determined to be at fault in the accident.  Even if the biker did not have an auto insurance policy, a claim can be made for benefits.  If the motorist is determined to be at fault, additional claims can be made for personal injuries suffered in the accident.