There was a story on the news today about a fatal motorcycle accident in Detroit yesterday that shut down the expressway for three hours. According to the Detroit Police, a Redford Township man fell from his motorcycle and was allegedly hit by a car near Mack Avenue on Detroit’s east side. Police do not know what caused the man to fall from the motorcycle and are still investigating this tragic accident.

I am very sorry to hear that this tragic motorcycle accident happened. My condolences go out to the family and friends of the biker for their loss.

Our Michigan motorcycle accident lawyers advise bikers of their legal rights. Because this motorcycle accident involved contact with another motor vehicle, the injured biker may be eligible for Michigan No-Fault Insurance benefits. These benefits provide for payment of medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care services, and other benefits. Family members may also may be able to make a claim for Survivor Loss Benefits for the deceased biker. This can include payment of funeral expenses, lost wages, and loss of other services.

Also, the family members of the deceased victims may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused these car accidents. At the very least, the surviving family should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities.

For a complete explanation of the rights of injured bikers in Michigan, you should request our FREE BOOK, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook.” Furthermore, the surviving family members may have a claim against the driver of the motor vehicle for wrongful death of the bikers. To learn more, visit www.BuckfireLaw.com.

Seems like there have been a lot of single bike collisions with resulting deaths this year. The St Cloud Times had the story of another one today:

A Clearwater man died this afternoon when his motorcycle went off Minnesota Highway 24 north of Annandale.

Our sympathies go out to his family and friends. Hopefully, the investigation will uncover what happened and help with the prevention of more loses like this.

While the numbers for motor vehicle deaths has dropped over the past two years, deaths from motorcycles have tripled, from a record low of 24 in 1997 to recent high of 72 in 2008. That is the highest number of fatal crashes in past 24 years. So far this year is on pace to meet that number. The steady rise in motorcycle crashes has become a top concern of the U.S. Department of Transportation, said Secretary Mary Peters, who broke her collarbone a few years ago when she crashed her Harley-Davidson Road King at 40 mph.

To address the problem, the Transportation Department is developing national standards for entry-level riders and has launched an educational campaign on the importance of wearing helmets and other safety gear. Congress has also become involved, authorizing $2 million to study crash causes.

For every driver and rider it's important that the following be kept in mind:

1. Yield the right-of-way.

2. Start seeing motorcycles.

3. When on a motorcycle, make sure people see you.

4. When just starting to ride, make sure you have the correct training.

The road is big enough for everyone.

A recent Minneapolis Star Tribune editorial got a number of comments after it made the following suggestions to deal with the increase:

• Increased training of new drivers.
• More emphasis on sober riding.
• The Increased use of safety equipment.
• Drivers paying more attention on the roads.

The discussion about helmets dominated most of the responses. Clearly, this is one there may not ever be an agreement on, but as to the other suggestions, they really make a lot of sense. Every new driver needs to get the all important training that riding a motorcycle isn't like a bike or a car.

As an attorney who has represented a large number of riders, I've seen the devastation caused by car/bike collisions. As with any death in a Minnesota motor vehicle collision, there are a number of issues that will need to be reviewed. My partner, Joe Crumley, addressed this topic in a recent article for the Minnesota Lawyers Trial magazine. I was interviewed last year on the same topic.

I read a tragic story about a Dearborn Heights biker killed in a hit & run accident over the weekend. According to the Dearborn police, Gerald Bojanowski was travelling on Telegraph and about to turn into the American Legion when he was struck by a black SUV from behind. Police said a witness told them the SUV driver got out of his vehicle, checked the damage then drove off when he saw witnesses. Bojanowski sustained critical injuries and was taken to Oakwood Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Dearborn Heights Police are asking anyone with information on the black SUV, possibly a Saturn Vue, to call them at 313-943-2241.

I am very sorry to hear that this tragic motorcycle accident happened. My condolences go out to the family and friends of Gerald Bojanowski for their loss.

Our Michigan motorcycle accident lawyers advise bikers of their legal rights. Because this motorcycle accident involved contact with another motor vehicle, the injured biker may be eligible for Michigan No-Fault Insurance benefits. These benefits provide for payment of medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care services, and other benefits. Family members may also may be able to make a claim for Survivor Loss Benefits for the deceased biker. This can include payment of funeral expenses, lost wages, and loss of other services.

Also, the family members of the deceased victims may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused these car accidents. At the very least, the surviving family should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities.

For a complete explanation of the rights of injured bikers in Michigan, you should request our FREE BOOK, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook.” Furthermore, the surviving family members may have a claim against the driver of the motor vehicle for wrongful death of the bikers. To learn more, visit www.BuckfireLaw.com.

I read a tragic story in the paper today about an Arlington Couple in Fatal Upper Peninsula Motorcycle Accident near Mesick, Michigan  yesterday. According to the Wexford County Sheriff’s Department, the Arlington couple were travelling on a motorcycle on M-115, near the intersection of M-37, when a van pulling a camper allegedly turned in front of them. The bikers’ motorcycle struck the van causing serious and life threatening injuries to the bikers. The bikers were transported to Munson Medical Center where they subsequently died. Police are still investigating the accident.

I  am very sorry to hear that this tragic motorcycle accident happened. My condolences go out to the family and friends of the bikers.

Our Michigan motorcycle accident lawyers  advise bikers of their legal rights.  Because this motorcycle accident involved contact with another motor vehicle, the biker would have been eligible for Michigan No-Fault Insurance benefits.  These benefits provide for payment of medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care services, and other benefits.  Family members may also may be able to make a claim for Survivor Loss Benefits.  This can include payment of funeral expenses, lost wages, and loss of other services. 

Also, the family members of the deceased victims may have a claim for a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit against the driver that police determine was negligent and caused these car accidents. At the very least, the surviving family should hire the best possible lawyer to look into these possibilities.

For a complete explanation of the rights of injured bikers in Michigan, you should request our FREE BOOK, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook.” Furthermore, the surviving family members may have a claim against the driver of the motor vehicle for wrongful death of the bikers. To learn more, visit www.BuckfireLaw.com.

I saw a story on the news over the weekend about a tragic and Fatal I-94 Motorcycle Accident in Kalamazoo on Thursday, August 13th. According to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff, the biker was eastbound on I-94 when traffic allegedly slowed down abruptly and he was unable to slow down in time before running into the car in front of him. He sustained serious, life-threatening injuries and was taken to Borgess Hospital where he later died. Police are still investigating this accident.

I am very sorry to hear that this tragic motorcycle accident happened. My condolences go out to the family and friends of the biker.

Our Michigan motorcycle accident lawyers  advise bikers of their legal rights.  Because this motorcycle accident involved contact with another motor vehicle, the biker would have been eligible for Michigan No-Fault Insurance benefits.  These benefits provide for payment of medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care services, and other benefits.  Family members may also may be able to make a claim for Survivor Loss Benefits.  This can include payment of funeral expenses, lost wages, and loss of other services. 

In addition to these claims, the surviving family members may be entitled to file a Michigan Wrongful Death Lawsuit against the negligent driver and the owner of the vehicle and the trailer.  This may depend on the results of the police investigation and who the police attribute fault in the accident.

For a complete explanation of the rights of injured bikers in Michigan, you should request our FREE BOOK, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook.” Furthermore, the surviving family members may have a claim against the driver of the motor vehicle for wrongful death of the bikers. To learn more, visit www.BuckfireLaw.com.