Frank Edward Lawrence, 60 was killed in a Ottawa County truck accident after being hit by a semi-trailer on US 31 and Port Sheldon Road in Olive Township on Tuesday, April 13th.

According to Ottawa County Deputy Michael Wieringa, the semi hit the van Edward’s was driving, where Edward’s was projected from the vehicle and prounounced dead at the scene.  The 32 year old truck driver had no injuries but his 44 year old passenger, Andrew Sigers of Holland Township was taken to Holland hospital.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and wish my most heart-felt condolences to Edward’s family for their loss.

Our Michigan truck accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of auto accident in Michigan, the family members of the pedestrian 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 injured passenger may be able to file a lawsuit against the truck driver if he is found at fault as well as the owner of the semi-trailer.

The insurance company for the driver must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, the family of the deceased victim can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident. The insurance company for the negligent driver and the owner(s) of the truck typically pay a settlement for this type of case.

Also, the family members of the deceased pedestrian may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused this accident as well as the owner(s) of the truck. 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.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan truck 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 truck accident cases, visit our Michigan personal injury, car accident, and malpractice law 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.

BUCKFIRE & BUCKFIRE, P.C. is a Michigan personal injury law firm and is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time of the posting of the article. The information contained in this article is from online news sources and any perceived misstatements should be attributed to those sources as we did not complete any investigation of the accident. If you believe that the information is inaccurate and would like it changed or would like this post completely removed from the site, please let us know and we will do our best to promptly accommodate your request. We are very sensitive to these requests.

If you were involved in this accident or a similar accident and have questions about your legal rights and options, it is important that you contact a reputable law firm. Please make sure that any Michigan law firm that you contact has significant experience in handling these types of accident and injury cases and has an excellent track record of successful settlements and jury verdicts. We also suggest that the attorney you contact provides you with a free initial consultation.

I read a tragic story today about a person killed and one injured in a fatal semi-truck accident on April 1st, 2010  in Oakland County. The truck accident took place on Grand River Avenue near Napier Road in Lyon Township, on the western edge of Detroit metro area and was between a car and a semi tractor trailer.

According to the Oakland County Sheriff officers, a 28 year old man was traveling east on Grand River Avenue with a passenger when he suddenly lost control of his vehicle. The driver crossed over the center line into the westbound lane where the truck driver swerved into the eastbound lanes to avoid the collision. When the truck driver swerved to avoid the car, the driver of the car moved back into the correct lane crashing into the semi truck trailer’s back axle.

The driver sustained serious injuries and the passenger of the vehicle was prounounced dead at the scene.  I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and wish my most heart-felt condolences to the family of the passenger for their loss.

Our Michigan truck accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of  truck-caraccident in Michigan, the family members of the passenger 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 passenger may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused this accident as well as the owner(s) of the truck. 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.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan truck 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 truck accident cases, visit our Michigan personal injury, car accident, and malpractice law 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.

BUCKFIRE & BUCKFIRE, P.C. is a Michigan personal injury law firm and is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time of the posting of the article. The information contained in this article is from online news sources and any perceived misstatements should be attributed to those sources as we did not complete any investigation of the accident. If you believe that the information is inaccurate and would like it changed or would like this post completely removed from the site, please let us know and we will do our best to promptly accommodate your request. We are very sensitive to these requests.

If you were involved in this accident or a similar accident and have questions about your legal rights and options, it is important that you contact a reputable law firm. Please make sure that any Michigan law firm that you contact has significant experience in handling these types of accident and injury cases and has an excellent track record of successful settlements and jury verdicts. We also suggest that the attorney you contact provides you with a free initial consultation.

We are a Michigan truck accident law firm that counsels injury victims and their families. Choosing the right lawyer for your Michigan truck accident case is often the difference between receiving a fair settlement or no settlement at all. Each one of our five dedicated Michigan truck accident lawyers has significant experience in handling cases just like yours.

We are different than virtually every other Michigan truck accident law firm. We choose to handle a small amount of select cases so that we can offer high-quality personalized service to our clients using exerienced trial attorneys, not paralegals. This enables us to provide the best possible legal representation while maintaining excellent relationships with our clients.

Each of our Michigan truck accident lawyers has achieved significant settlements and jury verdicts for our clients. We value our reputation for integrity and skill and enjoy an outstanding track record of success.

We do not charge any legal fees unless we are able to obtain a recovery for you. To speak with an experienced Michigan truck accident lawyer,  call us  now at (800) 606-1717.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan truck 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 truck accident cases, visit our Michigan personal injury, car accident, and malpractice law 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.

BUCKFIRE & BUCKFIRE, P.C. is a Michigan personal injury law firm and is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time of the posting of the article. The information contained in this article is from online news sources and any perceived misstatements should be attributed to those sources as we did not complete any investigation of the accident. If you believe that the information is inaccurate and would like it changed or would like this post completely removed from the site, please let us know and we will do our best to promptly accommodate your request. We are very sensitive to these requests.

If you were involved in this accident or a similar accident and have questions about your legal rights and options, it is important that you contact a reputable law firm. Please make sure that any Michigan law firm that you contact has significant experience in handling these types of accident and injury cases and has an excellent track record of successful settlements and jury verdicts. We also suggest that the attorney you contact provides you with a free initial consultation.