A Michigan wrongful death lawsuit asserts that a motorcycle accident victim was killed because of the negligence of an individual, business, or doctor/hospital. If this can be proven, the motorcycle accident victim’s family members are entitled to money damages resulting from the death. These damages include loss of earnings, loss of services, loss of society and companionship, and other types of damages.

A common example of a wrongful death lawsuit would be if a car driver was negligent in some way and caused an accident with a motorcycle in which the motorcyclist died.  So if a car switched lanes without looking and did not see the motorcycle right next to him, and then the motorcyclist died because of this accident, then the motorcyclist’s family could file a wrongful death lawsuit. 

The Michigan Wrongful Death Statute sets forth the specific types of damages available to the family members and the specific family members who can claim damages.

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The number of Michigan motorcycle accidents has been rising for nearly a decade.  This includes the number of catastrophic motorcycle accidents, in which there is a personal injury or significant property damage, as well as fatal motorcycle accidents, which now account for a growing portion — now approximately 10% — of all fatal vehicular accidents.

There is some evidence that the increase in motorcycle accidents is connected to the worsening economy.  During warmer weather, statistics show that some people used their motorcycle more to commute to and from work.  Possible explanations for this include saving money on gas, shortening the commute, and the desire to enjoy riding more often.  Unfortunately, too often, drivers of cars, SUVs, and trucks ignore motorcyclists and fail to keep a proper lookout for them.  Then, when an accident happens, it is almost always the motorcyclist who is injured.

Some common causes of motorcycle accidents include:

• Other drivers failing to check their blind spots while switching lanes
• Other drivers rear-ending motorcycles
• Other drivers cutting off a motorcycle

A person who is injured in a motorcycle accident has several possible legal claims that arise out of the accident.  A biker may be able to submit a claim for No Fault insurance if the accident involved a car or truck.  Or the biker may be able to submit a claim for the insurance they have on the motorcycle, including PL/PD insurance or Med Pay insurance.  Finally, a biker may be able to sue the other driver if that driver caused the accident.

Because the motorcyclist’s legal rights will depend on the exact nature of his or her injuries and on the circumstances of the accident, the motorcyclist or a family member should contact an experienced Michigan motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible.  This will help the accident victim determine what he or she can do and will keep them from missing a deadline with the court or insurance company that could result in them forfeiting their rights.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan car accident, you can order our FREE book, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle 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.

Michigan motorcycle accident lawyer Daniel Buckfire has just finished his latest publication, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook.”  This 65-page guide walks you through the different types of benefits that are available to people who have been injured in motorcycle accidents and provides information about buying the proper insurance for your motorcycle.

This handbook would normally sell for $14.95, but if you order it through our law firm’s website, we will send it to you for FREE if you act NOW.

To order “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Handbook” simply click on the book’s title and you will be redirected to our law firm’s website.  Fill out the order form and we will send you a copy of this book for FREE.

And be sure you do not miss our FREE Motorcycle Insurance Report and FREE Car Insurance Report, which can also be downloaded from our law firm’s website.  Simply click on the titles of each report.

For more information about Michigan motorcycle accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com.  If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan Motorcycle 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.

To choose the best lawyer to handle your Michigan motorcycle accident case, you need to find a lawyer who specializes in motorcycle accident cases here in Michigan.  The laws regarding motorcycle accidents change almost on a daily basis.  Many attorneys claim to be experts on motorcycle accidents but then they do not even know something as basic as the fact that motorcycle accidents that involve a car or truck are governed by the Michigan No Fault Act while motorcycle accidents without a car are not.  If a lawyer does not even know what law governs your case, how can he expect to get you a recovery?  Just because a lawyer handled a friend’s divorce or drafted your uncle’s will does not mean they are qualified to handle your motorcycle accident.  You need an expert.

The Michigan motorcycle accident lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. has represented thousands of accident victims throughout the State of Michigan.  Our lawyers have the thorough knowledge, experience, and expertise to understand these cases and best represent your interests.  Most of our clients are referred to us by other clients who have trusted us in the past and say they would trust us again in the future.  We also receive many referrals from doctors and other lawyers who recognize we are the best firm to handle the case.

How can you be sure?  Why not order our newest legal book, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook” by attorney Daniel Buckfire.  In it, you will find information on choosing the best lawyer and other information about Michigan motorcycle accidents.  Specifically, the book advises you ask the following questions to any attorney before you hire them to handle your motorcycle accident case:

• Do you have experience representing motorcycle accident victims all the way to trial?
• Have you ever spoken to a group of lawyers or other professionals about motorcycle accidents?
• Have you ever written a book on motorcycle accidents?
• Do you have a website where I can find additional free information about motorcycle accident cases, including free forms I can submit to my insurance company?
• What kind of settlements and jury verdicts have been able to obtain for your clients?

The motorcycle accident attorneys at Buckfire & Buckfire will give you honest answers to these and all your questions.  For more information, you can visit our law firm website at www.BuckfireLaw.com.  If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan motorcycle 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.

Buying motorcycle insurance in Michigan is not as easy as it may seem.  As a lawyer who represents victims of motorcycle accidents, I have met and represented many motorcyclists who thought that they are fully covered only to find out after their injury that gaps in their insurance coverage cost them thousands of dollars.  Because of this, the Michigan motorcycle lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. have written “The Michigan Motorcycle Insurance Report” to help you understand the different types of insurance and figure out how much insurance you should buy.  This Report is available for FREE by clicking the book title.

The 8-Page Report includes:

• Why asking for “full coverage” will not get you the coverage you want or need
• Why you should buy more than the minimum PL/PD coverage
• Why you should buy Medical Payment coverage
• Why you must buy Uninsured Motorist coverage
• Why you must buy Underinsured Motorist coverage

Also included is a case study of how one of our clients bought incomplete coverage from his insurance company.  Having the wrong coverage cost him almost $500,000!

You can also download the FREE “Michigan Car Insurance Report” by clicking on the title.  Be sure to download both FREE Reports today.

For more information about Michigan motorcycle accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com.  If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan motorcycle 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.