There was a story in the news today about a Scio Township garbage truck accident that involved a pickup truck. The accident took place this morning around 11 a.m. on Baker Road. According to Washtenaw County sheriff’s deputies, the pickup truck was pulling out of a gas station when a garbage truck struck the driver’s side of the pickup truck. The man driving the garbage truck was airlifted to the University of Michigan Hospital. The driver of the pickup suffers minor injuries.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident and hope both injured victims have a complete and full recovery from their injuries.

Our Michigan truck accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of Michigan garbage truck accident, the injured garbage truck driver and the pickup truck driver 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.

In addition, one of the injured truck accident victims may also have claims for personal injuries against the truck driver determined to be at fault in this garbage truck and pickup truck accident as well as the owners of the truck. The insurance company for the negligent truck driver and owners of the truck typically pays a settlement for this type of case. In this lawsuit, the injured victim can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident. At the very least, he should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possiblities.

I read a story in the news today about a fatal US-23 semi-truck accident that occurred near Silver Lake Road by Ann Arbor on Tuesday, October 20th. According to the Michigan State Police, a 19-year-old driver was southbound in her Pontiac Grand Prix on US-23 when she allegedly lost control of her vehicle and sideswiped a semi-truck. She then allegedly crossed the median and collided with a northbound Chrysler Concord, driven by a 19-year-old Ann Arbor man.

While the truck driver was unhurt, the man in the Concord had to be cut free from the car and rushed to a local hospital for treatment of his serious injuries. The 19-year-old female driver did not survive the crash. The police are still investigating this accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and hope the injured man has a complete and full recovery from his serious injuries. My condolences to the family of the 19-year-old woman for their loss.

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.

I saw a story on the news today about an Ann Arbor Gravel Hauler Accident on I-94. According to the Michigan State Police, the accident happened near Dancer Road, between Ann Arbor and Chelsea, when a gravel hauler pulled out of the construction lanes into the path of an oncoming vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was seriously injured and taken to the University of Michigan Medical Center where he is in critical condition. Police are still investigating this accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident and wish the driver a speedy and full recovery. I hope that he has no permanent deficits from this accident.

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

In addition, the injury victims may be able to file a lawsuit against the persons determined to be at fault in the auto accident as well as the company that owns the gravel hauler.  The insurance company for the driver must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, the injured party can claim damages and compensation for injuries suffered in the accident.  The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case.  

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.

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.

Our Michigan truck accident lawyers frequently represent victims of heavy truck accidents in Washtenaw County, Michigan.  These truck accidents include all types of trucks, including semi-trailers, tractor-trailers, utility trucks, delivery trucks, tractors, dump trucks, construction trucks, and all other types of trucks.  The injuries that result from these truck accidents are typically severe and often catastrophic.  Many of these accidents give rise to a Michigan Wrongful Death Lawsuit.

Washtenaw County Truck Accident Analysis

Washtenaw County has a figure of 92 crash incidents in the recorded period; almost two and a half times the country average of the State of Michigan. It ranked 6^th in the List of Serious Injuries or Death resulting from a Heavy Truck Crash amongst all Counties in the State of Michigan.  With 8.75% of all injuries in a Heavy Truck Crash resulting in a fatality, it ranked 16^th in the list for highest percentage of fatalities from a Heavy Truck Accident injury in the country. It ranks 6^th overall by the number and percentage of persons either killed or seriously injured in a Heavy Truck Accident in the State of Michigan

Washtenaw County Cities and Towns

 Some of the biggest cities and towns in the Washtenaw County are:

• Ann Arbor
• Chelsea
• Milan
• Saline
• Ypsilanti
• Barton Hills
• Dexter
• Manchester
• Bridgewater Township
• Dexter Township
• Freedom Township
• Lima Township
• Lodi Township
• Lyndon Township
• Manchester Township
• Northfield Township
• Salem Township
• Saline Township
• Scio Township
• Sharon Township
• Sylvan Township
• Webster Township

 Choosing Your Washtenaw County Truck Accident Lawyer

 It is important to choose a Michigan truck accident lawyer as soon as possible after your accident.  This will guarantee that your insurance claims are properly submitted in a timely manner.  It will also assist your attorney in performing a prompt investigation of the truck accident so that witnesses can be located and interviewed, photographs can be taken, and the vehicles can be preserved for an inspection. 

We frequently even have the data from “black box” located in the truck downloaded to determine the truck speed, braking distance, and driver reaction before the impact.  A delay in hiring a truck accident lawyer can affect the ability to prove and win your case.

Contact A Michigan Truck Accident Lawyer

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan truck accident, you should request our FREE book, “The Ultimate Michigan Car Accident Handbook.”  We will send it out immediately along with other important information.

For more information about Michigan truck accident cases, visit our Michigan truck accident lawyer firm website.  If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan truck 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.