I read a tragic story in the paper today about how an Asphalt Truck Accident Kills Ingham County Road Commission Worker the other day. According to the authorities, Thomas Doyle was killed while doing shoulder work on Swan Road in White Oak Township when he was allegedly run over by a truck spreading asphalt. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration continues to investigate this tragic accident.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic car accident and wish my most heart-felt condolences to the family of the deceased road worker 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 deceased road worker 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 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 oweners of the asphalt truck.  The insurance company for the driver must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, the family of the deceased road worker 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. 

Also, the family members of the deceased road worker may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused these car accidents as well as the owners the asphalt 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 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 Ingham 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.

Ingham County Truck Accident Analysis

Ingham County has a figure of 61 crash incidents in the recorded period; almost a third more than the country average of the State of Michigan which stands at 39. It ranked 14^th in the List of Serious Injuries or Death resulting from a Heavy Truck Crash amongst all Counties in the State of Michigan.  However, with 5.57% of all injuries in a Heavy Truck Crash resulting in a fatality, it ranked 48^th in the list for highest percentage of fatalities from a Heavy Truck Accident injury in the country. It ranks 28^th overall by the number and percentage of persons either killed or seriously injured in a Heavy Truck Accident in the State of Michigan.

Ingham County Cities and Towns

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

• East Lansing
• Lansing
• Leslie
• Mason
• Williamston
• Dansville
• Stockbridge
• Webberville
• Alaiedon Township
• Aurelius Township
• Bunker Hill Township
• Delhi Charter Township
• Ingham Township
• Lansing Charter Township
• Leroy Township
• Leslie Township
• Locke Township
• Meridian Charter Township
• Onondaga Township
• Stockbridge Township
• Vevay Township
• Wheatfield Township
• White Oak Township
• Williamstown Township

 Choosing Your Ingham 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.