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Truck Accident Facts

Posted on July 21st 2009

Michigan Truck Accident Facts

Our Michigan truck accident lawyers represent victims of truck accidents throughout the entire State of Michigan.  Statistics show that truck accidents in Michigan are becoming even more common.  This is terrible news for motorists on Michigan roads and highways.

A review of statistics for Michigan truck accidents is disburbing.  In Michigan alone, trucks are involved in more than 13,000 accidents per year.  Trucks account for over 25% of all fatal accidents in Michigan. 

In 95% of truck accidents,  there was either property damage, personal injury, or death.  Based upon their sheer size and weight alone, a motorist, motorcyclist, or pedestrian has little chance of avoiding serious injury when involved in a truck accident.  The results are often catastrophic.

When a driver, pedestrian, bicyclist, or motorcyclist is hit by a truck, Michigan No Fault benefits are available to the accident victim.  No Fault benefits pay for medical expenses, lost wages, household replacement services, attendant care, and other benefits regardless of fault in the accident.   Medical benefits are unlimited and last a lifetime.

In addition, when an accident victim’s injuries are severe, the victim may have a legal claim against the truck driver if the truck driver is at fault in causing the accident.  The best way to determine what claims an injured person has is to consult with an experienced Michigan truck accident lawyer.  The lawyers at our firm have represented truck accident victims in cases involving serious injury and wrongful death and have obtained great settlements for our clients.

Contact Michigan Truck Accident Lawyers

For more information about Michigan truck accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com   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.

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Truck Accident Features

Posted on July 16th 2009

 Truck Accident Features

Lawyers, like our Michigan Truck Accident Lawyers, investigate a number of truck accidents and their causes.   Many of these accidents have similarities and features in common with each other.  The most common feature is the the level of injury arising from these accidents and many result in catastrophpic injuries.   

Other commonalities in Michigan Truck Accidents include:

  • More turning, backing, and changing lanes;
  • More collisions with abutements and utility polls, jackknife, and cargo loss;
  • Fewer single-vehicle crashes and more multiple vehicle crashes;
  • More side-swipe accidents;
  • Fewer drivers cited for speeding, failing to yield, and reckless driving, but more drivers cited for improper backing, lane use, and turning errors;
  • More on-road crashes;
  • More daytime crashes;
  • More weekday crashes.

If someone is injured in a truck accident, there are several possible claims that can be pursued to compensate the victim.  The first claim is a personal injury claim against the truck driver and trucking company.  The second type is a claim for Michigan No Fault Insurance benefits. 

For more information about Michigan truck accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com   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.

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