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Adrian Barber Killed in Fuel Tanker Accident

Macomb County Car Accident Verdict For $5.6 Million

MIchigan Car Accident Lawyer Blog launched

Postal Worker Dog Bite Attack

Ypsilanit Motorcyclist Killed in I-94 Crash

Independent Living Neglect Lawsuit Filed

Birth Injury Case Settles for $18 Million

Eye Surgery Lawsuit Settles for $2.1 Million

Kroger Beef Recall Expands

Water Park Drowning Wrongful Death Lawsuit FIled

Slip and Fall / Hazardous Conditions

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Pedestrian Accidents & Bicycle Accidents

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Testimonials

Hiring Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. was the best decision I could have made for my Michigan motorcycle accident case.
Michael Smith
Waterford, MI

I have had several brain injury patients represented by attorney Daniel Buckfire and have had the occasion to meet with him... Daniel is the attorney that brain injured patients should turn to for the best possible legal representation.

D.O., Psychiatrist
Farmington Hills, M

When I call their office, I speak to the personal injury lawyer handling the case, not a paralegal or law clerk. This alone clearly separates them from 90% of other law firms handling injury cases.

Nurse Case Manager
Livonia, MI

Michigan Car Accidents

I was injured in a Michigan car accident by a driver who did not have insurance. Can I file an uninsured motorists claim?
What kind of settlement am I entitled to if I am injured in a Michigan car accident?
Who must pay for the damage to my car and for repairs if I am in a Michigan car accident?
How much of a settlement can I get for my Michigan car accident case?
I was a passenger in a car accident in Kalamazoo and was injured because the driver of my car ran a red light and crashed into another car. Can I sue the driver of my car?

Slip and Fall / Hazardous Conditions

I slipped and fell due to a slippery aisle in a Dearborn grocery store and was hurt. Can I sue the store?
I fell on a broken sidewalk in the City of Detroit and fractured my wrist. It required surgery. Do I have claim against the city where this happened?
I was visiting a friend's house in Warren and fell due to a broken step on the front porch. I suffered a broken ankle and had surgery. Can I file a claim against his homeowner's insurance policy?
I am a construction worker and was injured in a Michigan construction site accident. Can I file a lawsuit for my injuries?
My mother suffered severe injuries in an elevator accident in Michigan. The elevator malfunctioned and fell several floors. Who can she sue for her injuries?

Dog Bites and Animal Attacks

My daughter was attacked by a neighbor's dog and was bitten in the facein Livonia . I have heard about dog bite cases and want to know if the owner of the dog responsible?
Who pays the settlement for my Michigan dog bite case?
Can a mailman sue a homeowner on his route for a dog bite attack in Michigan?
How much time do I have to sue for a dog bite attack in Michigan?

Child Lead Poisoning

My child was lead poisoned in an old Detroit rental home due peeling paint inside and outside the house. Does he have case?

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

I suffered carbon monoxide poisoning at my Ann Arbor apartment due to a defective furnace. Can I sue the apartment complex for my injuries?

Food Poisoning

I dined at an Ann Arbor restaurant and became very ill just a few hours later. The emergency room doctor diagnised me with food poisoning and said it came from a restaurant. Do I have a food poisoning claim against the restaurant?
I suffered salmonella food poisoning after eating at a Lansing restaurant. I was hospitalized and incurred significant medical expenses. I also missed time from work. Can I file a lawsuit against the restaurant?
Can I file a claim for the Kroger beef E. coli outbreak?
I suffered E. coli poisoning from Kroger ground beef. Can I sue Kroger for my illness and medical bills?

Michigan Wrongful Death Cases

Who is allowed to file a Michigan lawsuit if a relative dies due to someone else’s negligence?
Who can file a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit relating to a fatal car accident in Detroit?
Can I get my lost wages paid if I was injured in a Michigan car accident?
Can the family of someone who died in a fatal Michigan car accident file a wrongful death lawsuit?

Michigan No-Fault Insurance

I was injured in a Michigan car accident and need someone to care for me while I recover. Does my insurance company have to pay for this service?
My Michigan car insurance company sent me to one of their doctors and then cut off my benefits. I still need treatment and cannot work. What can I do?
Does my Michigan auto insurance company pay my medical bills if I am injured in a Michigan car accident?
If I am injured in a car accident in Michigan and am not currently employed, but rather looking for a job, can I still receive wage loss benefits?
I suffered a spinal cord injury in a Michigan car accident and now use a wheelchair. My house in Saginaw does not have wheelchair ramps for access or lifts. I also cannot use my bathroom or shower because of accessibility problems. Does my insurance company have to pay for these things?

Motorcycle Accidents

I was in a Michigan motorcycle accident in Detroit while riding my bike when I was struck by a car. My hospital bills were over $30,000.00. Do I have to pay that out of my own pocket?
I was in a motorcycle accident in Flint, Michigan and suffered a knee injury that required ACL surgery. Can I receive Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits for my medical bills and lost wages?
I suffered a closed head injury and torn rotator cuff in a motorcycle accident in Lansing. I was forced off of the road by a semi-tractor trailer. Can I still make a claim for No-Fault insurance benefits, like medical bills and attendant care services even if there was no contact with the truck?
I was a passenger on a friend's Harley Davidson bike driving on I-96 near Brighton. He lost control of the motorcycle and we wiped out. I suffered fractured ribs, a fractured femur, and major road rash. Can I sue for my Michigan motorcycle accident injuries?
I was riding my Harley Davidson bike on I-75 near Flint when a car cut in front of me and forced me to roll my bike. I suffered major road rash injuries and they have not healed. I now have a scar. Can I sue for these injuries?

Michigan Truck Accidents

I was injured in a semi-tractor trailer truck accident in Michigan. Can I sue the truck driver and trucking company?
Can I sue a truck driver for negligent driving when he crossed over the center line of the highway and crashed into my car?
My husband suffered a spinal cord injury in a Michigan truck accident on I-94 near Port Huron when a semi-tractor trailer jacknifed and collided with his car. Can he sue the truck driver?

Bus Accidents

I was a passenger on a charter bus in Michigan and the bus driver fell asleep. He caused an accident and I suffered a serious neck injury. Can I sue for this Michigan charter bus accident?

Brain Injuries

I was diagnosed with a closed head injury in a Michigan car accident. I would like to sue the other driver who caused the accident to compensate me for my injuries. Even though Michigan is a no-fault state, can I still sue him?
Does the auto no-fault insurance company have to pay for brain injury treatment for a person who suffers a closed head injury in a Michigan car accident?
How do I find the best brain injury lawyer in Michigan for my car accident case?

Defective Roadways

Can I sue the highway commission if I suffered injuries due to a pothole in the roadway while driving my car on I-75 in Michigan?

Medical Malpractice

My son had bacterial meningitis which was misdiagnosed at the hospital. Can I bring a case against the emergency room doctor for the misdiagnosis of the condition?
My father was the victim of medical malpractice at a VA Hospital. Can he file suit against the Veterans Administration?
Can I sue a Michigan hospital if they made a medication mistake by giving me the wrong dose during my admission and it caused me to serious medical problems?
How long do I have to file a Michigan medical malpractice case against a Michigan hospital for a case involving a surgical mistake?
Can I file a medical malpractice case in Michigan if my doctor failed to diagnose cancer at an early stage? The misdiagnosis of cancer has caused me to undergo radiation treatment that would not have been necessary if a proper diagnosis was made earlier.

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Birth Injury / Defect

My baby has cerebral palsy due to a medical mistake during her delivery and she will need special care for her lifetime. Can I sue the Detroit hospital to pay for this care and her special needs?
Can I sue a hospital if my child was born with a birth defect because the hospital and doctors made medical mistakes during the delivery?

Types of Injury Cases

I was the victim of police abuse by a Detroit police officer and suffered serious injuries. Can I file a police abuse lawsuit against the Detroit police officers and the City of Detroit Police Department?
I was denied my long-term disability insurance benefits by UNUM Provident. Can I appeal the decision?
How do I find the best Michigan personal injury lawyer for my case?
Can a victim of child sex abuse in Michigan file a lawsuit against the sexual molestor?

Drunk Drivers and Bars

I was injured by a drunk driver in a Detroit car accident. Can I sue the bar that served him the alcohol?

Pedestrian Accidents & Bicycle Accidents

What rights do I have if I was a pedestrian or riding my bicycle in Michigan and I was struck by a car that had no insurance?
I was riding my bicycle in Traverse City and was hit by car. I suffered a fractured femur that required surgery. What kind of claims can a biker injured for this type of Michigan bicycle accident?

Recreational Accidents

Can a person injured in a Michigan boat accident file a lawsuit against a negligent boater?
I was injured in a horse back riding accident in Michigan and suffered a spinal cord injury. Can I file a claim against the stable or horse owner?
I was riding my jet ski and another jet skier crashed into me and injured by knee. Do I have a case against him?
Can a hotel be sued if a person drowns in the hotel swimming pool because the pool water was dirty and the swimmer could not be seen below the water?
I suffered a spinal cord injury in a hunting accident when another hunter negligently fired his shotgun in my direction. Can I sue him for this Michigan hunting accident injury?

Airplane and Airport Injuries

I suffered burn injuries on an airplane when a flight attendant spilled hot coffee on my arms during a flight. Can I sue the airline for my injuries?
I suffered a herniated disc in my neck when a large carry-on bag fell out of the overhead compartment on my plane while in flight. Can I sue Northwest Airlines for my injury?

Vacation Resort Injuries

General

I was in a pedestrian accident in Michigan. It was a hit and run car accident. Do I have any legal rights to recover for my injuries?

Tort Reform

Michigan Personal Injury Lawyers

You probably never thought about hiring a Michigan personal injury lawyer until an accident or injury completely interrupted your normal life. If you are now experiencing stress and anxiety because you are uncertain about your future, we can help you. We listen to your concerns and quickly identify how the legal system can solve your problems. We then start working on your case immediately.

Discover The Key To Winning Your Case

Many people do not understand the importance of choosing the right lawyer for their case. Simply put, the Michigan personal injury lawyer that you choose to represent you can be the difference between you receiving a fair settlement or no settlement at all.

The key to winning your case is really no secret. It is common knowledge that the person with the best attorney most often gets the best result. Just ask athletes, celebrities and the wealthy who always have a top lawyer at their side. The key for you is finding the best attorney for your case.

“Hiring Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.was the best decision I could have made.” Kathy G., car accident client, MI

Avoid The Biggest Mistake By Asking These Questions

Choosing the wrong lawyer is huge mistake and can be devastating to your case. Many people simply hire the first lawyer they see on television or the lawyer with the biggest phone book advertisement without knowing anything about the ability of the lawyer. Will you make this crucial mistake simply because you do not know the right questions to ask before you choose your attorney?

With such an important decision, you must be equipped with the knowledge and information necessary to make the smartest choice. This means knowing the specific Questions You Must Ask before hiring a lawyer for your case. You should only hire an attorney after getting honest and direct answers to these questions.

“I cannot imagine any other attorney going to such great lengths to help a client..”Margie D., truck accident, OH

Our Vast Experience Gives YouThe Advantage

We are the smart choice for your case. Our Michigan personal injury law firm has represented injury victims and their families since 1969. Each lawyer in our firm has successfully obtained a significant jury verdict in the courtroom and has obtained millions of dollars in settlements for their respective clients. Read about our lawyers who will represent you.

We are proud to have achieved the legal profession’s highest possible rating for skill and integrity. When you become our client, your case will be handled with complete integrity and dignity. Read the great things that our clients and other lawyers say about us.

It is essential that you choose a lawyer that has handled Michigan personal injury cases just like yours and understands exactly what is needed to win your case, especially when the stakes are so high. We have. We utilize the latest technology, the best legal research tools, and work with world reknowned experts on our cases. As a result, we have achieved extraordinary results for our clients. Let us do the same for you. Our record of successful settlements and verdicts is well-documented.

“Their reputation is respected throughout the legal community.”- Jeffrey Silverman, MI attorney

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The legal system can be very confusing and unforgiving. There are strict time limitations for filing your lawsuit and making your claims. If you miss these deadlines, your claims may be lost forever. A delay in hiring a lawyer will affect the outcome of your case. We will start working on your case immediately. . . . continue reading “Starting Your Investigation.”

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When you choose our lawyers to represent you, we GUARANTEE the following:

An experienced trial lawyer is assigned to your case
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Immediate investigation of your case
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Immediate action getting your medical bills and lost wages paid
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“They made sure that I understood everything that was happening throughout the entire process.” Tracy R., wrongful death case, Waterford, MI

We Answer You Questions

At the Michigan personal injury law firm of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., we give you honest and direct answers to your questions. Read answers to these questions:

What does it cost to speak with a lawyer at Buckfire & Buckfire P.C.?

How can I afford to have Buckfire & Buckfire to represent me?

How soon after my accident do I need to hire a lawyer?

Do I really need to hire a lawyer to settle my case?

What type of settlement should I expect?

Will I have to go through a trial in a courtroom?

Who will pay my medical bills?

How can I get paid my lost wages?

How long does it take from start to finish on a case?

To see how we can help make the legal system work for you, simply complete our Free Confidential Consultation Form or call us now so that we can start working on your Michigan personal injury case immediately.

Lawrence J. Buckfire & Daniel L. Buckfire

BUCKFIRE & BUCKFIRE P.C. Michigan Personal Injury Lawyers

1-800-606-1717

A sampling of our current Michigan personal injury cases includes:

Children suffering from lead poisoning injuries because former landlords refused to repair chipping and peeling lead paint hazards in a rental properties in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Toledo and many other Michigan and Ohio cities.
Persons injured in a Detroit, Michigan car accident and a Flint, Michigan motorcycle accident victim being denied benefits from the Michigan No-Fault insurance company and medical bills, lost wages, and other benefits are being delayed for no legitimate reason.
A child or adult suffering a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury in a Grand Rapids car accident or Kalamazoo truck accident .
A person suffering a broken leg or a fractured hip after slipping and falling on an unmarked wet floor in a Southfield restaurant, or from falling due to a broken city sidewalk in Saginaw, or even slipping on an icy parking lot in Warren or Dearborn.
A child attacked by a neighbor’s vicious dog in Mt. Clemens or a postal carrier bitten while delivering the mail in Troy.
Victims of medical malpractice at a Livonia hospital or a senior citizen who was mistreated or abused while a resident in a Lansing nursing home .

We represent Michigan personal injury clients throughout Michigan, including Detroit, Southfield, Pontiac, Troy, Warren, Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Lansing, East Lansing, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Rochester, Auburn Hills, Clarkston, Birmingham, Ferndale, Flint, Novi, Pontiac, Troy, Utica, Saginaw, Sterling Heights, Waterford, Wayne, Dearborn, Westland, Canton, Monroe, Ann Arbor, Mount Clemens, Livonia, Grayling, Grosse Pointe, St. Clair Shores, Brighton, Adrian, Allen Park, Clinton, Hamtramck, Northville, Garden City, Southgate, Harrison, Holland, Inkster, Allen Park, Belleville, Jackson, Madison Heights, Mount Pleasant, Oak Park, Okemos, Plymouth, Redford, Roseville, Romulus, Royal Oak, Taylor, Wyandotte, Wyoming, Traverse City, Ypsilanti, Bad Axe, Northern Michigan, as well as residents of Wayne County, Kent County, Oakland County, Macomb County, Washtenaw County, Genesee County, Huron County, St. Clair County, Monroe County, Ingham County, Saginaw County, Livingston County, Lenawee County and all other Michigan counties.

Michigan Car Accidents

Michigan car accident lawyers. We wrote the book on Michigan car accident cases. Literally. Our Michigan auto accident attorneys at the Southfield, Michigan, law firm, help people injured in car accidents. Michigan law allows injured persons to receive compensation for their injuries, lost wages, medical expenses, and attendant care services when they have been injured because of automobile negligence.

Slip and Fall / Hazardous Conditions

Michigan slip and fall accident lawyers handling injury cases involving ice and snow, wet floors, slippery substances, broken sidewalks, defective steps and stairways, elevators, escalators, and other defects.

Dog Bites and Animal Attacks

Michigan dog bite lawyers who wrote the book on Michigan dog bite cases and dog attack cases handling cases for dog bite victims, children, postal workers, and utility workers.

Child Lead Poisoning

The principal attorneys at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., Lawrence J. Buckfire and Robert J. Lantzy, are the top child lead poisoning attorneys in Michigan and Northen Ohio. They have successfully obtained significant settlements against landlords and property managers for children suffering from this disease. Both are also very active in the community to promote a lead-free environment for children. They have made presentations to the Michigan Department of Public Health and the Ohio Department of Public Health on current issues in lead litigation. If you suspect your child has lead poisoning, or if your child has recently been diagnosed with lead poisoning,
contact a pre-eminent lead poisoning attorney at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Call 1-800-606-1717 to schedule a free initial consultation.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Michigan lawyers handling carbon monoxide poisoning cases due to defective furnaces, heating units, boat engines, campers and other sources.

Food Poisoning

Michigan food poisoning lawyers representing clients who suffered sickness due to salmonella, e-coli, norovirus and other bacteria at restaurants, parties, or from tainted food.

Michigan Wrongful Death Cases

The Michigan wrongful death lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. have substantial skill in handling Michigan wrongful death cases. A Michigan wrongful death case arises when a person dies or is killed due to the negligent or reckless conduct of another. A family member, relative, or other interested party can file claims for wrongful death. If you are enduring the pain of a loved one's accidental death, contact the law firm of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. in Southfield, Michigan, to schedule a free initial consultation. They will advise you about your best course of action.

Michigan No-Fault Insurance

The Michigan No-Fault insurance benefit lawyers at our firm represent injured Michigan car accident victims in cases for No-Fault insurance benefits. Under the Michigan No-Fault law, a person suffering injuries arising out of the use of a motor vehicle are entitled to recover medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care services, replacement services, and other benefits from either their own auto insurance policy or through another auto insurance policy. These benefits are often improperly denied and refused by the car insurance company. The insurance adjuster may not even tell you about all of the benefits that you are entitled to under the policy. To learn your legal rights under the Michigan No-Fault law, contact us immediately after you have been injured in an accident. There are strict time deadlines for filing claims and the failure make a claim within the required time frame may result in you losing your benefits.

Motorcycle Accidents

Our Michigan motorcycle accident lawyers Buckfire have considerable experience in handling Michigan motorcycle accident cases. While motorcycles can be thrilling to ride, the injuries sustained by motorcyclists and passengers involved in a motorcycle accident are often devastating. Motorists often seem to ignore the rights of cyclists or are less than cautious around them. As a result, there are numerous accidents involving vehicles and motorcyclists, usually with terrible results for the rider. Contact an injury lawyer who understands the special circumstances and needs of motorcycle riders. Call the Southfield law firm of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., to schedule a free initial consultation if you have been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident.

Michigan Truck Accidents

Michigan truck accident lawyers handling injury cases involving trucks, semi-tractor trailers, 18 wheelers, and others against trucking companies and truck drivers.

Bus Accidents

Contact our Michigan bus accident lawyers if you were injured in Michigan public bus, school bus, or charter bus accident.

Brain Injuries

Our Michigan brain injury injury lawyers help Michigan traumatic brain injury and closed head injury help patients in their Michigan accident cases.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Michigan spinal cord injury lawyers handling cases involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, diving accidents, and other accidents for spinal cord injury patients and their families.

Defective Roadways

The Michigan personal injury lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. handle cases involving potholes, defective streets, broken sidewalks, highways, and roadways. These cases are filed against a governmental agency or road commission, depending on which agency has jurisdiction over the roadway.

Many motorists are injured because a street or roadway was improperly designed, poorly maintained, or had insufficient traffic control devices. For similar reasons, many pedestrians sustain serious injuries in falls due to broken, cracked, and defective sidewalks. If you have been injured because of a defective road or sidewalk, contact a Michigan personal injury lawyer with considerable experience handling cases involving defective pavement. Call Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., to schedule a free initial consultation.

Medical Malpractice

Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., has sizeable skill in medical malpractice cases. These cases are a very complex type of litigation. Laws enacted to limit the number of malpractice cases have made this a highly specialized area of law. If you believe you are the victim of medical malpractice, it is essential that you contact an attorney with experience in this area. Call the medical malpractice lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case.

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Michigan nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers representing residents and their families in cases involving wrongful death, bed sores, patient falls, patient burns, and all other nursing home injury cases.

Birth Injury / Defect

Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., are Michigan medical malpractice lawyers who handle birth injury cases, cerebral palsy cases, erbs palsy cases, brachial plexus cases, and other child injury cases.

Types of Injury Cases

Michigan personal injury lawyers handling brain injury, spinal cord injury, burn injury back injury, neck injury, shoulder injury, hip injury, broken bone injury, TMJ injury, RSD injury, eye injury, knee injury, and all other injury cases.

Drunk Drivers and Bars

The lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. aggressively pursue cases against drunk drivers and the bars, restaurants, and other establishments that serve them. Drunk driving victims, have rights against the establishment that served the liquor. This type of case is called a Dram Shop case. If you were injured because of a drunk driving crash, contact a Michigan attorney knowledgeable about dram shop law. Call the Southfield law firm of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., to schedule a free initial consultation.

Pedestrian Accidents & Bicycle Accidents

Contact our Michigan bicycle accident and pedestrian accident injury lawyers if you were injured in a car, motorcycle, truck, or bus accident

Recreational Accidents

Michigan injury lawyers handling recreational accident cases including ATV accidents, boating accidents, jet ski injuries, swimming pool accidents, skiing injuries, horse back riding accidents,hunting accidents, firearms, camping injuries, amusement park, and sports injuries.