A motorcyclist and a passenger were injured last Thursday night in Clare County motorycle accident when a motor home struck their bike.  The accident happened on North Mission Road in Clare.  Police are still investigating, but witnesses say that the driver of the motor home fled into the woods after the accident.  He was subsequently arrested when a k-9 unit tracked him in the woods.  He was arrested on alcohol related charges and for leaving the scene of an injury accident.

Both the biker and the passenger apparently have serious injuries and were taken to area hospitals.  Their prognosis is unknow at this time.  My wishes for a prompt and speedy recovery go out to both of them them.

Because this motorcycle accident involved contact with another motor vehicle, both the biker and the passenger 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.

A jury in Allegan County rendered a verdict yesterday for a biker who suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident.  The negligent driver caused the accident and the motorcyclist suffered injuries, including scars and disfigurement.  The jury returned a verdict for the biker in the amount of $72,100.00.

This was an excellent verdict for Allegan County, an area where jurors are considered to be conservative when it comes to awarding money to injury and accident victims.  The insurance company for the negligent driver offered to settle the case before trial for $30,000, but this clearly was not enough to compensate the biker for his injuries.  In addition to the verdict amount, the biker was eligible to receive Michigan No-Fault Insurance Benefits for lost wages, medical expenses, and other services.

For more information on Michigan motorcycle accident cases, feel free to call our office anytime and make sure that you request our FREE BOOK, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook.”  We’ll send it out to you right away.

Police in Ionia County, Michigan are looking for a driver of a green Dodge Caravan that injured a motorcyclist last week.  Richard Clark of Belding, Michigan suffered injuries when the negligent motorist disregarded a stop sign and caused the accident.  The driver fled and left the scene of the accident.  The Ionia County Sheriff’s Department is trying to locate the driver.

The injured biker may have several possible legal claims, even though the driver has not been indentified.  Depending on the type of coverage that Mr. Clark had on his bike, he may be entitled to Michigan No-Fault Insurance benefits and even possibly an uninsured motorists claim for his injuries.  He should contact an experienced Michigan motorcycle accident lawyer to discuss his case.

A Michigan motorcycle accident lawsuit recently settled for $1.35 million against a negligent driver who caused the death of the 20 year motorcyclist.  The 80 year old driver failed to stop at a stop sign and entered into the intersection, directly in front of the motorcyclist, causing a serious collision that resulted in both of their deaths.  The insurance company for the driver tried to argue that the biker was travelling at a speed in excess of the posted speed limit, but the State Police accident reconstruction refuted that argument.

Many times, motorcycle accident case results hinge on traffic accident reconstruction experts because the parties have opposite opinions as to how the accident occurred.  Our firm routinely hires our own experts with significant experience in motorcycle accident reconstruction.  It is essential that an experienced Michigan motorcycle accident lawyer be contacted as soon as possible after the accident so that an investigation can be started before witnesses disappear, vehicles get repaired, and other valuable evidence becomes unavailable.

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.