There was a story in the paper today about a man injured in a Berlin Township two semi-trucks and van accident on April 21st at the intersection of Jordan Lake and Portland roads. A semi-truck driven by a man from Greenville did not stop at a stop sign on Jordan Lake Road while traveling eastbound on Portland Road and striking another semi-truck. That collision caused the trailer of the semi-truck that was struck to hit a van in the northbound lane of Jordan Lake Road. The driver of the van suffered serious injuries as a result of the crash.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and hope that the injured driver has a complete and full recovery from his serious injuries.

Our Michigan truck accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of truck accident in Michigan, the injured van 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 truck accident injury victim may also have claims for personal injuries against the truck driver determined to be at fault in this two semi-truck and van accident as well as the owners of the semi-truck. The insurance company for the negligent truck driver and owners of the semi-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.

An experienced Michigan truck accident lawyer can assist the victim with this type of claim. Accident vicitms should not speak with the insurance adjuster for the negligent truck driver before consulting 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.

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.

There was a tragic accident at a construction job when a concrete slab crushes a truck driver in Livingston County yesterday. Richard Browand, a 61-year-old truck driver, was working in Howell Township, near Grand River and Byron Roads, when the concrete slab, intended for use in a sound barrier, fell off his tractor trailer. He was rushed to St. Joseph Livingston Hospital where he was declared dead. Police are still investigating the cause of this accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and wish my most heart-felt condolences to the family of Richard Borwand for their loss.

Our Michigan truck accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights.  For this type of accident in Michigan, the family of Richard Browand  may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the people involved in the accident including, but not limited to, the owners of the truck, the owners of the crane used to move the slab and the companies that owned the truck and/or crane. At the very least, the surviving family should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities. 

An experienced Michigan truck accident lawyer can assist the victim with this type of claim.  Accident victims should not speak with an insurance adjuster before consulting with an attorney.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan accident, you can order our FREE book, “The Ultimate Guide to Injuries Cases in Michigan 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 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.

Our Michigan truck accident lawyers often represent victims of truck accidents that involve semi-trucks.  Due to the size and weight of these trucks, it is necessary that the truck drivers are highly trained and fit to operate the vehicle on the roadway.  The injuries from this accidents are often very serious and even catastrophic.

Semi-trucks have large blind spots at the front, back and sides of the truck. When a car is in the blind spot, the driver cannot see it.  If the truck tries to make a right or left turn, it would likely cause serious damage to  any automobiles in its path.

There are many other dangers of Semi-Trucks.  These include:

Squeeze Play - Semi Trucks need to swing wide to the left in order to negotiate a right turn. When truck drivers make wide right turns; they are often unable to see smaller vehicles directly behind or beside them. When a car cuts between the truck and a curb, the car can be caught in a squeeze, and a serious accident can occur.

Stopping Distance - Big rig trucks need a greater stopping distance than other cars and other vehicles. If there is not enough stopping distance between an automobile and a large truck, the car risks being involved in a rear-end collision.

“Off-track” - Occurs when a truck turns at high speed and swings into an adjacent lane unexpectedly. Unlike passenger vehicles, transport trucks require up to 40 percent more space to stop. Following too closely results in inadequate stopping distance between large trucks which then rear-end vehicles in front. It is not difficult to imagine the devastating results that occur when a car, van or SUV is hit from behind with over 10,000 lbs. of moving metal.

The most common causes of Semi Truck accidents are:

Driver Fatigue-sleepy or tired driver; driving too long and too many hours without rest.

Inadequate driver training

Overloaded trucks and improperly loaded trucks

Poorly maintained truck brakes

Speeding

Running off the road

Failure to yield the right of way

Aggressive driving behavior

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Reckless driving

Defective safety systems, reflectors, lights and other warning devices

Victims of Michigan semi-truck accidents do have legal rights to recover for their injuries, medical expenses, and lost wages.  For more information on these rights, request our Michigan car accident book which has been called “the best book ever written for Michigan consumers involved in car accidents.”

You can also call us at (800) 606-1717 to speak with one of our experienced Michigan truck accident lawyers.  We do not charge any legal fees unless we obtain a recovery or settlement for you.

One of the biggest contributing factors to large truck accidents is truck driver fatigue.  This is often due to excessive hours on the road, lack of sleep, and other medical conditions that cause fatigue  The results of this fatigue are often catastrophic.

In a Mississipi truck accident, a truck driver reportedly dozed off while driving an 18 wheeler and rear-ended a van, killing a family of four in the van.  It occurred while the van was waiting at a red light and the truck plowed into the back of it.  The truck was owned by JNJ Express.  Police are still investigating the truck accident.

My condolences go out to surviving family members of these victims.  This is a terrible tragedy that should have never happened.

The surviving family members do have legal rights and can file a Wrongful Death Lawsuit.  I do not practice law in Mississipi but I suggest that the family hire the best possible truck accident lawyer.  It is essential to choose an attorney that specializes in truck accident cases so that all necessary evidence can be preserved and all possible avenues of settlement be explored.