Being in a truck 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 Michigan truck 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 truck 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 truck accident lawyers to discuss your legal rights and options

“Our firm are the experts in Michigan truck 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

Our Michigan truck accident attorneys are reporting a Saginaw truck accident that occurred on June 29th at 8:00 a.m. on Ridley Road. According to police, Keith White was driving a loaded cement truck eastbound on Ridley Road when he traveled into a ditch and the truck overturned. There were no other vehicles in the crash, and White sustained serious injuries.

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

Our Michigan truck accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of pickup truck accident in Michigan, the injured individual can submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits. No-Fault benefits will cover medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident. The injured individual can claim these benefits even if she did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

Our Michigan truck accident lawyers are reporting a Van Buren truck accident that took place on June 8th at about 4:30 a.m. on westbound I-94 between Haggerty and Beleville roads. According to police, a 27-year-old truck driver from Wolverine Trucking struck a steel hauler tractor trailer parked on the right shoulder of the road. The collision ignited a large fire and the truck driver sustained burns on over 85% of his body. He was taken to the University of Michgian Hospital Burn Center.

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

Our Michigan truck accident attorneys advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of truck accident in Michigan, the injured individual can submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits. No-Fault benefits will cover medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident. The injured individual can claim these benefits even if she did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

Our Michigan truck accident lawyers are reporting a Pentwater truck accident that took place at about 11:45 p.m. on July 4th at Sixth and Clymer Streets. According to police, Pentwater police chief Laude Hartrum was directing traffic after Pentwater’s firworks when he was struck by a truck. The driver of the truck claims she never saw Hartrum in the road. 

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

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Our Michigan truck accident lawyers are responding to a story in the news about an Eagle Township semi-truck accident that took place on Friday, June 17th at about 10:30 a.m. on Interstate 96 near Grange Road. According to police, a semi-truck driver was unable to stop while approaching backed up traffic, thus striking a pickup truck which then caused collisions with four other vehicles on the road. Nine people were injured due to the truck accident.

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

Our Michigan truck accident attorneys advise victims of their legal rights. For this type of Michigan truck-car 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. To learn more about your legal rights and discuss your case call us at (800) 606-1717 to speak with an experienced Michigan auto accident attorney.