By Lawrence J. Buckfire, President, CEO and Lead Trial Attorney · Last reviewed October 2026 under our editorial and review process
After an accident or medical error, most people have the same questions: who pays the bills, what the claim is worth, how long they have to act, and how to choose a lawyer. These books answer those questions for Michigan law, in plain English.
Trial attorney Lawrence J. Buckfire wrote these guides drawing on more than 35 years of representing injured people in Michigan. Each one is free as an instant PDF, and most are also sold in paperback on Amazon. Pick the book that fits your situation below.
Why we give these books away
The most expensive mistakes after an injury happen in the first weeks, before most people talk to a lawyer: a recorded statement, a missed notice deadline, a quick settlement. These books are meant to prevent those mistakes, whoever you choose to represent you. Most also sell in paperback on Amazon; the PDF is free here.
If you’d rather talk to someone, request a free case review or call (800) 606-1717. We handle injury cases under our no-fee promise.
About the Author
Lawrence J. Buckfire is President, CEO and Lead Trial Attorney of Buckfire Law (Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.), the Michigan injury firm his father, David Buckfire, founded in Detroit in 1969.
- B.A. in Economics, University of Michigan (1986); J.D., Wayne State University Law School (1989)
- Licensed in Michigan (since 1989) and Ohio; U.S. District Courts, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan
- Best Lawyers 2027 Lawyers of the Year, Medical Malpractice Litigation
- Best Lawyers 2023 Lawyer of the Year, Product Liability Litigation
- Michigan Super Lawyers, 2013-2026
- AV Preeminent peer rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2004-2026
- Contributing author, Forbes Legal Council and The National Law Review
- Author of more than ten Michigan personal injury guides. See all books.
- ORCID iD: 0009-0004-5471-7143
The firm was named Michigan Lawyers Weekly Best Family-Led Law Firm in 2024, 2025 and 2026. See awards and recognition.
Frequently asked questions
Are the books really free? Yes. Each book is available as a free PDF from its page. Most are also sold in paperback on Amazon.
Who wrote these books? Most were written by Lawrence J. Buckfire, President and Lead Trial Attorney of Buckfire Law, who has practiced Michigan injury law since 1989. Each book page names its author.
Which book should I read first? Start with the book for your type of case. If you’re not sure, The Ultimate Guide to Injury Cases in Michigan covers the basics that apply to every injury claim.
Do the books cover Michigan’s 2019 no-fault changes? Each vehicle accident book’s page notes what has changed since its edition. For your specific benefits, call us.
Can I buy a printed copy? Yes, most titles are sold in paperback on Amazon. Links are on each book’s page.
Does reading a book replace talking to a lawyer? No. The books explain Michigan law in general terms. Every case turns on its own facts, and deadlines can be short.
These books are general information, not legal advice. Reading them does not create an attorney-client relationship.
