A Muskegon County motorcycle accident resulted in injuries for the motorcyclist.  The accident occurred on April 4, 2009 at Holton and East River roads in Dalton Township when a car approached the intersection and drove out in front of the motorcycle.  The motorcyclist was conscious and was wearing a helmet, but it appears he may have suffered a broken leg.

I am very sorry this accident happened.  I hope that this man is able to recover fully from his injuries.

When a motorcycle is involved in an accident with a car or truck, the Michigan No Fault Act applies.  Because of this, the motorcyclist is able to make a claim for No Fault benefits through his car insurance, which normally provides more comprehensive benefits than the insurance people have on their motorcycles.  For example, No Fault benefits include lifetime medical expenses, which will be entirely paid for by the insurance company as long as they are for reasonable and necessary medical expenses arising out of the accident.

No Fault benefits also provide other benefits, including wage loss benefits, household replacement service benefits, and attendant care benefits.  An experienced Michigan motorcycle accident lawyer can help explain the ins and outs of the No Fault process and can file a lawsuit against the insurance company if it refuses to pay the benefits that are owed to the injured motorcyclist.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan motorcycle accident, you can order our FREE book, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook” by visiting our law firm web site.  We will send it along with other important information.

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.

The number of fatal Michigan motorcycle accidents is on the increase compared to 2007.  According to numbers released from the Office of Highway Safety Planning, motorcyclists are more likely to be in a fatal motor vehicle accident than almost any other type of driver.  Unfortunately, however, these accidents accidents are often caused by drivers of cars, trucks, and SUVs who fail to notice or look out for motorcycles while they are driving.

The increase in fatal motorcycle accidents is even more alarming because it bucks the trend of an overal decrease in the number of fatal traffic accidents.  Car accidents were down 10% overall, while the number of accidents involving property damage or personal injury also declined.  Because of this, it is important that every motorcyclist be extra cautious when driving in heavy traffic, since it is clear drivers of other vehicles do not pay attention to motorcycles.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan motorcycle accident, you can order our FREE book, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook” by visiting our law firm web site.  We will send it along with other important information.

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.

A Jeddo man was injured in a Port Huron motorcycle accident on March 17, 2009.  Lloyd Alan Thompson was riding his motorcycle on Comstock Road near Graham Road when he lost control of the bike.  He hit a curb and was thrown off the motorcycle.  He was taken to Port Huron Hospital before being airlifted to Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak.  He is in serious condition.

I am very sorry accidents like this happen.  I hope that Lloyd Thompson is able to recover fully from his injuries.

When a person is hurt in a motorcycle accident, they may be able to make a claim for insurance benefits if they have Med Pay insurance on their motorcycle.  This coverage is not required by law and goes above and beyond the PL/PD coverage that is legally required.  A Michigan motorcycle accident lawyer could review the injured motorcyclist’s insurance coverage and help him determine if he can file a claim.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan motorcycle accident, you can order our FREE book, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook” by visiting our law firm web site.  We will send it along with other important information. 

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.

A Flint woman was sentanced for her involvement in a Saginaw motorcycle accident on February 23, 2009.  Monica Pool, 21, was sentanced to pay a $720 fine and spend 5 years on probation, with the first year being under house arrest for drunk driving and causing an motorcycle accident on I-75 in Saginaw County during August 2006.  This accident caused the death of a passenger in the motorcycle, Jennifer Argenta.

Although many people are happy to see Monica Pool punished for her crime, some people are angry that her sentance did not include any jail time.  I am hopeful that this accident will serve to remind others of the terrible consequences of drinking and driving.

The sentance comes at the end of a criminal trial or criminal proceeding.  Completely separate from that is a civil lawsuit, in which the deceased accident victim’s family would seek private compensation for the death of the accident victim.  Michigan law allows only those who are very seriously injured to sue for wrongful death.

Motorcycle riders less seriously injured can file a claim for Michigan No Fault insurance when they are involved in an accident with a car.  No Fault insurance will pay for medical expenses, lost wages, and other benefits.  A No Fault survivor loss claim provides additional money for part of the funeral costs.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan motorcycle accident, you can order our FREE book, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook” by visiting our law firm web site.  We will send it along with other important information.

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.

It has been my experience that motorcyclists are often the most careful drivers on the road.  Nonetheless, many drivers blame them if they are involved in accidents.  This is simply not right, since, very often, the drivers themselves are at fault for failing to keep an eye out for motorcycles.  Unfortunately, when car and truck drivers are negligent, it is usually the motorcyclists who pay the price.

Traffic accidents have a disproportionate effect on motorcyclists as compared to the rest of the driving population.  For every 100,000 registered vehicles, the fatality rate for motorcyclists was 3.6 times higher than the fatality rate for passenger car occupants.  And, based on figures from 1999, motorcyclists were about 18 times as likely to die in motor vehicle accidents as passenger car occupants.

The fact is, even when the motorcyclist is doing everything right, he or she is still at a significantly higher risk of injury or death than a passenger or driver in a car or truck.  Because of that, there are a variety of training and safety courses that use a classroom component and a driving/range component to teach motorcyclists how to handle less than ideal driving situations, including how to handle other drivers on the road.  More information about these courses can be found in the Training/Education Classes section of this website.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan motorcycle accident, you can order our FREE book, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook” by calling our office.  We will send it along with other important information. 

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.