Titan insurance company paid $170,000.00 to settle a first party case for medical benefits as a result of a motorcycle accident that was caught on a video tape.  Titan originally denied no-fault benefitsbased on it’s accident reconstructionists opinions that there was no involvement with the motor vehicle. 

The Michigan motorcycle accident lawyersof Buckfire & Buckfire, PC hired an accident reconstructionists to refute the claims of Titan’s alleged expert and were pursuing a motion to strike Titan’s experts, when Titan finally made payment on the claim. 

Victims of motorcycle accidents do have legal rights. If you or a family member suffer injuries due to a Michigan motorcycle accident and your insurance company denies you the no-fault benefits you are entitled to, conatact one of our Michigan no-fault insurance attorneys immediately to discuss your case. Call us now at (800) 606-1717.

A motorcycle driver was killed in a two-vehicle crash yesterday morning on a mountain highway west of Denver. The fatal crash happened when a woman driving a Kia Rio pulled out of Goddard Ranch Court to head southbound on U.S. 285 and "into the path" of the northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, who was wearing a helmet, died at the scene.

This was the second motorcycle accident in 24 hours; the first accident involved a single motorcycle running into a guardrail, leaving both people on the motorcycle dead. The crash occurred on the U.S. 34 West exit ramp near Greeley, late Sunday afternoon and forced the closure of the ramp for several hours.

These sad events are reminders that motorcycle safety should be a constant concern for both motorcyclists and other drivers at all times. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has many safety tips, including the following for drivers:

Motorcyclists often slow by downshifting or merely rolling off the throttle, thus not activating the brake light. Allow more following distance, and do not depend upon the brake lights to indicate de-acceleration. A motorcyclist may slow down without visual warning.

Because of its small size, a motorcycle may look farther away than it is. It may also be difficult to judge a motorcycle’s speed. When checking traffic to turn at an intersection or into (or out of) a driveway, predict a motorcycle is closer than it looks. And be aware that because of its small size, a motorcycle can be easily hidden in a car’s blind spots (door/roof pillars) or masked by objects or backgrounds outside a car (bushes, fences, bridges, etc). Take an extra moment to thoroughly check traffic, whether you're changing lanes or turning at intersections.

There are a lot more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road, and some drivers don't "recognize" a motorcycle, it just doesn’t register. Consciously look for motorcycles, especially when checking traffic at an intersection.

Our Michigan motorcycle accident lawyers are reporting a tragic story in the news yesterday about a Bruce Township motorcycle-car accident.  The accident took place yesterday morning.  According to police, a motorcyclist, Martin Gene Waikel, was killed while driving down M-53 when he tried to pass another vehicle and hit the left rear end of the vehicle causing him to lose control of his bike. No one in the car was injured. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, and was the fourth death related to motorcycle-related fatality in Bruce Township this year.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident and my condolences go out to the family of the deceased biker.

Our Michigan motorcycle accident attorneys advise bikers of their legal rights. Family members of the deceased victim may be able to make a claim for Survivor Loss Benefits for the deceased victim. This can include payment of funeral expenses, lost wages, and loss of other services.

Michael Carroll Lewis of Sophia was riding his motorcycle west on Mount Gilead Church Road near the Hillsville Community in Randolph County, North Carolina, when he was struck by a Ford Explorer. The fatal accident occurred near Lewis’s home on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, around 5 p.m. at the intersection of Level Plains Road.

The Ford SUV was driven by Kasie Baker, 17, of Trinity. According to the report by the Highway Patrol, the Explorer pulled into the intersection and struck the motorcycle in the front wheel. The Ford was traveling 15 mph at the time of impact; the motorcycle, which had the right of way, was going 45. The speed limit on both roads is 55 mph. Lewis was wearing a DOT-approved helmet.

Click here to view the Highway Patrol report.

Baker and her passenger were not seriously injured. She was charged with failure to yield and misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.

Lewis, age 57, leaves behind a wife, three children, and seven grandchildren. Our heart goes out to the family in their time of mourning.

Our Michigan motorcycle accident lawyers are reporting a tragic Lyon Township motorcycle accident.  The accident took place on Friday, August 7th, in the evening hours.  According to police, Gary Cline was riding his motorcycle with his wife, Donna Cline, as a passenger down Pontiac Trail when a young girl driving a pickup truck drove into their path and struck them. Both motorcyclist’s were killed due to the accident. The driver and her passengers were not injured.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and my condolences go out to the family of the deceased victims.

Our Michigan motorcycle accident attorneys advise bikers of their legal rights. Family members of the deceased victims may be able to make a claim for Survivor Loss Benefits for the deceased victims. This can include payment of funeral expenses, lost wages, and loss of other services.

Also, the family members of the deceased victims may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused the motorcycle-car accident. At the very least, the surviving family should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities.