With riding season now officially underway in the State of Michigan, thousands of bikers are now on the roads and highways everyday.   Anyone who has spent time travelling in Michigan is well aware of the number of dangerous potholes on our roadways.  These road defects present driving hazards to motorists in general, but to bikers a pothole can lead to a serious injury accident. 

There is no question that the Government is responsible for maintaining roadways in reasonable repair. Michigan has several statutes that relate to a Governmental agency’s duty to properly maintain roadways.  A biker injured due to a defective road condition or pothole can file a claim against the government agency for accident related injuries.

MCL 691.1402 says in pertinent part “. . . each Governmental agency having jurisdiction over highways, shall maintain the highway in reasonable repair so that it is reasonably safe and convenient for public travel. A person who sustains bodily injury or damage to his or her property by reason of failure of a Governmental agency to keep a highway under its jurisdiction and reasonable repair and in condition reasonably safe and fit for travel, must recover the damages suffered by him or her from the Governmental agency.”

To assert this type of claim, the injured biker is required by law to provide written notice to the government agency responsible for maintaining the roadway where the injury occurred.   The written notice must be served within 120 days of the injury, with very few exceptions, or the claim will be forever barred.  The notice must include the date of the injury, the precise location of the injury, the nature of the defect, and the names of any known witnesses.

In the event that a biker is injured due to a road defect in Michigan, it is essential that an experienced Michigan motorcycle accident lawyer be contacted as soon as possible after the accident.  This will insure that the matter is properly investigated and the required notice be sent to the governing agency to preserve the claim.  There are also claims for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits that can be made and those have specific time deadlines as well.  

It is essential to contact an experienced Michigan motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible after the accident to preserve a claim.  A delay in properly submitting these claims, even by one day, will forever destroy even the most valid claim.  Time is of the essence for preserving these claims.

If you or a family member suffer injuries due to a road defect while riding a motorcycle, contact our Michigan motorcycle accident attorneys now. Call us at (800) 606-1717.

There was a story in the paper today about a tragic Southwest Michigan motorcycle accident. The accident took place on Wednesday, July 7th, around 1:oo p.m on Barren Lake Road in Howard Township. According to the Cass County police, two motorcycles were hit by a vehicle driven by a 39-year-old man. Two people were killed, and one suffer serious injuries.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic motorcycle accident. My deepeset condolensces go out the family and friends of the deceased victims and I hope the injured victim has a fast recovery without any permanent damages.

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

We are different than virtually every other Michigan motorcycle 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.

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Contact Our Michigan Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Today

Contact a Michigan motorcycle accident lawyer who understands the special circumstances and needs of motorcycle riders.  Individuals injured in a motorcycle accident should contact the Michigan motorcycle accident attorneys at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. to schedule a free initial consultation.  To speak with an experienced Michigan Motorcycle accident lawyer, please call us at (800) 606-1717.  Our office will start working on your case immediately and begin gathering the witness statements and evidence to prove and win your case.

A 45-year-old man was injured in a Roseville motorcycle accident on May 6th. The biker rode his motorcycle down Gratiot when a minivan, driven by a 75-year-old-man, turned in front of him causing him to crash into the side. 

The biker apparently had serious injuries to the head and chest and was taken to area hospitals.  His prognosis is unknown at this time.  My wishes for a prompt and speedy recovery go out to him.

Because this motorcycle accident involved contact with another motor vehicle, the biker should be eligible for Michigan No-Fault Insurance benefits.  This will provide for payment of medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care services, and other benefits.  For a complete explanation of the rights of injured bikers in Michigan, you should request our FREE BOOK, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook.”

The no-fault insurance laws are complex and confusing and it is imperative that the injury victims and their family members contact a Michigan motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible so that the claims process can be started.  There are strict deadlines for filing claims and submitting bills and if not met, the insurance company may be legally entitled to refuse payment for these claims.