I read a story in the paper today about Multiple Bicycle Accidents Near Saginaw that occurred July 31st. In the first accident, according to police, the bicyclist was riding his bicycle across East Patrick Road, near South Saginaw Road, when he was allegedly struck by a car. The bicyclist was seriously injured and taken to Covenant Healthcare.

In an unrelated second accident, according to police, another bicyclist was riding his bicycle when he allegedly collided with a motorcycle trying to pass him on South Leaton Road in Isabella County. He was taken to Covenant Healthcare as well with serious injuries where he was in critical condition.

I am very sorry hear that these accidents happened. It is my hope and best wishes to the bicyclists for a speedy and full recovery from this accident.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights.  For this type of accident, the injured bicyclists can  submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits.  No-Fault benefits will cover their medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident.  The injured bicyclists can claim these benefits even if they did not have an automobile insurance policy.

In addition, the injury victims may be able to file a lawsuit against the persons driving the car and the motorcycle.  The insurance company for the drivers must still cover any injuries. In this lawsuit, they can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered in the accident.  The insurance company for a negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case. 

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 motorcycle accident lawyers represent bikers injured throughout the State of Michigan.  The injuries suffered in these accidents are severe and many times catastrophic.  For the injured biker, it is essential that the best motorcycle accident lawyer be selected to handle the case. 

The motorcycle laws in Michigan are complex and choosing a lawyer without the necessary specialized knowledge can simply ruin the claims and diminish the likelihood of a great settlement.  But how does an injured biker decided which lawyer should be chosen for the case?

Do all lawyers in Michigan know how to handle motorcycle accident and injury cases?

No.  The insurance laws in Michigan regarding motorcycle accidents and auto accidents are very confusing  and change on a daily basis.  The No-Fault law was created in 1973 and there have been over 2,000 written court opinions regarding these laws. 

The fact that Attorney Ernie drafted a will for your uncle or that Lawyer Linda handled your cousin’s divorce case does not make them qualified to handle a motorcycle accident case.  Many attorneys who claim to be specialists in motorcycle accident cases do not know the intricacies of the laws relating to motorcycle accident cases. 

While many lawyers will offer to represent you in your case, it is important to choose a lawyer to represent you that handles serious motorcycle accident injury cases everyday and has significant experience and expertise in representing injury victims.  Lawyers without this knowledge and experience may not be familiar with or even understand these laws and its many technicalities, which could cause you to lose your benefits and your opportunity to obtain a settlement in your case.

 How do you find the best motorcycle accident lawyer for your case?

 The best way to find the right lawyer is to know the right questions to ask before you hire a lawyer for your case.  These questions are a good start:

 1.         What experience do you have handling serious motorcycle accident injury claims?

2.         Have you ever written a book, like this one, on motorcycle accidents and insurance claims?

3.         Have you ever spoken to groups of other lawyers and professionals about  accident cases and  insurance laws?

4.         Do you have a website with information on motorcycle accident cases and free forms that I can print to make my insurance claims?

5.         What kinds of settlements have you received for your clients?

 The lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. will give you honest answers to these questions.  Our firm has represented injury victims and their families throughout the State of Michigan for almost forty years.  Our lawyers have the thorough knowledge, expertise, and experience in handling these cases and understand how to handle difficult cases and best represent our clients.  

Contact Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

To learn more about your rights and to choose the motorcycle accident lawyer for your case, call our office at (800) 606-1717.  You should also request our FREE BOOK, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook.”  We’ll send it out right away.