Grand Rapids Personal Injury Lawyers

A Grand Rapids personal injury lawyer can help if you or someone you care about was injured is due to the negligence of another person or business.  We help people injured in a Grand Rapids car accident, motorcycle accident, and all other motor vehicle accident cases.  We also handle cases ranging from medical malpractice to dog bite attack cases.

The personal injury attorneys at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. have earned the highest rating in the legal profession for skill and integrity. Let us help you on your road to recovery.

Why You Should Choose Buckfire Law Firm

For more than 50 years, we have helped hundreds of Grand Rapids injury and accident victims. We can do the same for you.

Our firm and attorneys have won the top awards and accolades in the legal industry, including:

• S. News Best Law Firms
• The Best Lawyers in America
• The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers
• Lawyers of Distinction
• Multi-Million Dollars Advocates Forum

Best of all, you do not need any money to hire our top-ranked attorneys for your case.

We will represent you under our No-Fee Promise. This means there are no legal fees whatsoever unless you receive a settlement. And, we do not get paid our fee until you get your check.

Information About the City of Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is the second largest city in the state of Michigan. It is located along the Grand River, 25 miles east of Lake Michigan.

The Grand Rapids metropolitan area is home to more than 1 million people.

The city and surrounding areas are economically diverse, with a strong presence in health care, information technology, automotive and aviation. Grand Rapids was the childhood home of the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford.

The following is a list of Grand Rapids’ leading employers:

• Spectrum Health
• Meijer
• Mercy General Health Partners
• Amway Corporation
• Gentex Corporation
• Perrigo
• Herman Miller
• Steelcase
• Grand Valley State University
• Magna International

Types of Grand Rapids Personal Injury Cases We Handle

We handle all types of injury and accident cases in Grand Rapids and the surrounding areas. In addition to medical malpractice and nursing home abuse, we also specialize in:

• Motor vehicle accidents, including car accidents, pedestrian accidents, and bicycle accidents
• Wrongful death lawsuits
• Sexual assaults
• Hazing lawsuits
• Dog bites and attacks
• Defective premises cases
• Poisoning cases
• Police abuse lawsuits
• Dangerous products
• Recreational accidents

Call us now to get the best personal injury attorneys near you. We will listen to your story and tell you how we can help you win the highest possible compensation for your case.

Is There a Time Limit for Grand Rapids Personal Injury Cases?

Most accident cases have a three-year deadline for filing a lawsuit. Cases involving medical malpractice and nursing home neglect have a two-year time limit for filing a lawsuit.

There are only a few exceptions to these general rules. These include cases for wrongful death, cases involving injuries to a minor, and lawsuits based upon insurance contracts and no-fault laws.

You should call our attorneys immediately to determine if you have time left to file your case. If you miss the deadline, your case will be lost forever.

Contact a Grand Rapids Personal Injury Lawyer now

Contact our Grand Rapids personal injury lawyers to see if you have a case. We have a great track record of successful settlements and jury verdicts. We can achieve excellent results for you.

Best of all, we do not charge you any legal fees unless you win a settlement. There is no risk whatsoever. We even pay all of the case expenses.

Call us now to get started on your case. We will begin working on your case immediately.

Grand Rapids Area Legal Resources

As a resource for our Grand Rapids personal injury clients, we are providing you with a list of important contacts for accidents and injuries in Grand Rapids. You can obtain reports and other information from these places.

• Grand Rapids Police Department
  • Search Accident Reports
• Grand Rapids Fire Department
  • File a FOIA Request
  • Request an Ambulance Run Sheet
• Saint Mary’s Health Care Hospital
  • Request Medical Records
• Kent County Animal Services
• Spectrum Health System Hospital
  • Request Medical Records
• Kent County Medical Examiner
  • View Autopsy Reports
• Kent County Health Department
  • File a Public Health Claim

Legally reviewed by:

Lawrence J. Buckfire, J.D., Lead Trial Attorney at Buckfire Law
Lawrence J. Buckfire, J.D. has over 30 years of experience specializing in personal injury and wrongful death cases. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and attended Wayne State University School of Law. Lawrence has been named a Super Lawyer, U.S. News Best Lawyer, and in The National Trial Lawyers-Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
Date of Review: June, 2025