The dog bite injury lawyers in Michigan at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. are proud to announce the release of their new website,  http://www.michigandogbitelawyer.org/.  The specialty website includes information for dog bite injury and attack victims and their families on the legal rights after an animal attack.  Topics include dog bite injury scars and disfigurement, pain and suffering damages, infections and rabies, nerve damage, and death.

The website also explains the Michigan dog bite laws in clear and understandable language, as well as statute of limitations for a dog bite case, the legal process of filing a lawsuit, and answers to frequently asked questions. The Michigan Dog Bite Lawyer website is well organized by topic and category with topics directly related to dog bite injuries and attacks. The website also provides links to other resourceful websites that provide victims with important information regarding remedies and how to protect one from becoming a victim.

In addition, the Michigan Dog Bite Lawyer website will be regularly updated with information on new laws and regulations and important legal rulings in dog bite injury cases.  It will report on important court rulings and decisions throughout the United States and news on recent settlements and jury verdicts will be published frequently.

“We wanted to create a one stop resource for victims of dog bite injury and attack to learn about their legal rights and read other resourceful information about the seriousness of these attacks and resulting injuries.  Statistics show that there are 68 million dogs kept as pets and out of these 68 million dogs, there are 1 million dog bites reported every year, with an estimation that an equal or greater number of bites go unreported every year.  With that number growing, and the internet now a great resource for all people, we determined that our dog bite website was a great way to provide the public with valuable information and resources,” says Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Partner and Attorney.

Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.  is a Michigan personal injury law firm that has a top team of attorneys that specialize in dog bite cases, representing clients in lawsuits for dog bite and attack injuries, pain and suffering, rabies and infection, nerve damage, and wrongful death.  The law firm’s Michigan dog bite injury lawyers handle cases for victims of Michigan dog bites and attacks, including children, postal workers, and utility workers.  The Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. attorneys have a tremendous track record of successful verdicts and settlements for their injured clients.  The firm offers free consultations to clients and handles cases on a no win, no fee basis.

Our Ann Arbor car accident lawyers are reporting a one-vehicle car crash on M-14 near Barton Drive that critically injured two passengers. The car accident happened on Tuesday, December 18th, around 9:45 p.m. According to police, alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash. As a result of the crash, the driver remains uninjured, while the two passengers are in unstable condition at U-M Hospital. The accident is still under investigation as to what happenned.

I am terribly sorry to hear about this accident. I hope the injured passenger victims have a full recovery without any permanent damages.

Drivers between the ages of 16 and 44 accounted for more than 64 percent of had-been-drinking (HBD) drivers in 2007. In addition, 5,101 people were killed in the South Eastern Michigan region from alcohol related crashes. Alcohol related accidents are 100 percent preventable if necessary precautions are in place such as requiring ignition interlocks for all drunk driving offenders, conducting sobriety checkpoints, enhancing penalties for DUI child endangerment, participating in “No Refusal Events”, and utilizing Administrative License Revocation.

Our Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. car accident lawyers advise Ann Arbor victims of their legal rights. For this type of one-vehicle accident the injured passengers can submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits. No Fault benefits will cover their medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident. The injured passengers can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

In addition, the injured passengers may be able to file a lawsuit against the driver, if found negligent, for the injuries suffered in the accident.  In this lawsuit, the injured victims can claim damages and compensation for the injuries suffered.  The insurance company for the negligent driver typically pays a settlement for this type of case.

Since alcohol is considered to be factor of the drivers behavior, another possible claim for anyone injured by the alleged drunk driver would be a potential Michigan dram shop case against the seller or furnisher of the alcohol before the accident. At the very least, all injurd parties and thier families should hire the best possible Ann Arbor car accident lawyer to look into these possibilities.

Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.  Ann Arbor personal injury lawyers go mobile with the recent launch of their website http://www.buckfirelaw.com/.  The launch of the mobile website marks a continuing upgrade to the law firm’s already current communication efforts in ensuring that accident and injury victims are able to access important legal information right at their fingertips.

The Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. mobile website is designed for enhanced compatibility on smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices. The user-friendly site allows accident and injury victims to access information on the go to keep the pace of everyday life, while providing a trusted source for Ann Arbor legal information anytime and anywhere.

From resource pages on car accident injuries and medical malpractice cases, to social media buttons for Facebook, Google+, and Twitter, the Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Ann Arbor personal injury lawyer mobile website provides viewer-friendly access to every feature available on the practice’s main website, including:

• About Top-Rated Michigan Personal Injury Lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
• Practice Areas, including car accidents, medical malpractice, dog bite injury, nursing home neglect cases, and more
• Client Reviews
• Current News and Free Legal Resources/Information on a victim’s rights
• Contact information
• And More

“The launch of our mobile website was very important, as the number of smartphone and tablet users accessing the worldwide web continues to increase every day. By launching a mobile website, we have created an avenue for victims to receive quick access
on legal rights and Michigan law, including what actions they should take once injured in an accident.  Our role as a firm is not only to act as an attorney, but also provide legal knowledge and expertise to victims no matter where they may be,” says Partner and Attorney, Daniel Buckfire.  “With our mobile site, injured individuals or families of individuals injured will now have the
opportunity to contact myself or the firm immediately with the touch of a call button on their phone.  At Buckfire & Buckfire, we hope the mobile site is just one way of developing a stronger relationship with our clients.”

About Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.

Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. handles all types of accident and injury cases, including auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death cases, medical malpractice lawsuits, nursing home neglect cases, slip and fall cases, dog bite attack cases, and all other personal injury matters throughout the State of Michigan. Our best Ann Arbor personal injury lawyers are known for their meticulous case preparation-an approach that results in major verdicts and settlements for their clients. For more information on our personal injury law firm, please feel free to call our office, toll free at (800) 606-1717 or visit their website at http://www.buckfirelaw.com/ on your computer or mobile phone.

The nursing home neglect lawyers in Ann Arbor at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. are proud to announce the release of their new website, http://www.michigannursinghomelawyer.org/.  The specialty website includes information for nursing home residents and their families about their legal rights for injuries suffered at a skilled nursing care facility.  Topics include the different types of nursing home neglect, including falls, bed sores, medication mistakes, wandering patients, sexual abuse, choking/asphyxiation, dehydration/malnourishment, and sepsis, and death.

The website also explains the legal rights and remedies available to victims of neglect and abuse at a Ann Arbor nursing home.  The website is well organized by topic and category with topics directly related to nursing home neglect and abuse.  The also provides links to other websites that provide important information to consumers searching for a nursing home for a loved one.

The Michigan Nursing Home Lawyer website will also be regularly updated with information on new laws and regulations and important legal rulings in nursing home neglect cases.  Additionally, the website will report on important court rulings and decisions on nursing home cases from throughout the United States.  Additionally, news on recent settlements and jury verdicts will be published frequently.

“We wanted to create a one stop resource for victims of Ann Arbor nursing home neglect and abuse to learn about their legal rights and read about other timely issues in the nursing home industry.  With more of the population moving into skilled nursing care facilities, it is more important than ever to monitor the safety of our loved ones who move from independent living into a nursing care facility.  With the internet now a great resource for all people, we determined that our nursing home website was a great way to provide the public this valuable information,” says Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Partner and Attorney Daniel Buckfire.

Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. is a Ann Arbor personal injury law firm that has a top team of attorneys that specialize in nursing home
neglect and abuse.  The law firm’s Ann Arbor nursing home neglect lawyers handle cases for victims of Ann Arbor nursing home abuse and neglect against skilled nursing care facilities and assisted living facilities throughout the entire state.  The
Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. attorneys have a tremendous track record of successful verdicts and settlements for their injured clients.  The firm offers free consultations to clients and handles cases on a no win, no fee basis.

To visit the new Michigan Nursing Home Lawyer Blog visit http://www.michigannursinghomelawyer.org/.

For more information about the law firm of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. visit http://www.buckfirelaw.com/
or call toll-free at 800-606-1717.

The Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. medical malpractice lawyers in Ann Arbor recently created an infographic on the recent United States meningitis outbreak linked to steroid injections. The infographic was created to aid those victims who are currently suffering from meningitis due to the injection, as well as make others who have also received the injection aware of the symptoms of this disease, and how it spreads throughout the body.  Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. is a Southfield law firm that is actively investigating the legal rights of patients who have been injured or died due to the meningitis outbreak due to steroid injection.

The United States Steroid Injection Fungal Meningitis Outbreak infographic visually displays the most recent statistics of injury cases and deaths reported due to fungal meningitis linked to steroid injection  throughout the U.S. (both an U.S. map and chart are used), a description of the disease, the signs and symptoms of fungal meningitis, as well as where the needle is injected into a patient who receives the medication.

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On September 27^th and 28^th, 2012 the Brain Injury Association of Michigan held its 32^nd annual conference at the Lansing Conference Center in Lansing, Michigan.  The Ann Arbor personal injury lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. is proud to announce their support for the Brain Injury Association through their sponsorship of the conference.  This is the fifth consecutive year Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. has been a sponsor of Brain Injury Association of Michigan conference.

The conference, held in conjunction with the Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council, is the largest brain injury conference
in the nation.  The two day conference is an educational program that features experts in brain injury rehabilitation from Michigan as well as guest speakers from around the nation.

A traumatic brain injury, also known as TBI, is defined as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. A traumatic brain injury can result when the head suddenly and violently hits an object, or when an object pierces the skull and enters brain tissue.

According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention, a traumatic brain injury is an affliction that 1.4 million Americans sustain each year, 50,000 of which don’t survive. While TBI’s have differing levels of severity (ranging from mild to severe), they are usually acquired from a simple injury to the head and/or neck.

Falls are the leading cause accounting for 28% of traumatic brain injuries, while brain injuries from car accidents account for 20%. However, car accidents have a higher frequency when it comes to TBI hospitalizations, which studies have shown effect over 280,000 people each year. Other common causes of brain injuries include motorcycle accidents, sports-related accidents, and assaults.

Many of times an individual who suffers a brain injury as a result of an accident does have legal rights.  People injured in a Ann Arbor car accident, motorcycle accident, truck accident, bicycle accident, or pedestrian accident, can often have claims for personal injuries and can file Michigan no-fault insurance claims to pay for medical expenses, lost wages, and other benefits.

“Every day we work with individuals who suffer a closed head injury or brain injury from a Ann Arbor car accident or some type of accident. We are a proud sponsor of the conference.  The Brain Injury Association of Michigan is the only statewide organization in Michigan dedicated to providing support, education, advocacy, research and prevention, and through our sponsorship Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. is able to demonstrate our commitment and dedication to the organization’s mission,” says firm partner and attorney, Daniel Buckfire.

Buckfire & Buckfire attorney Daniel Buckfire is also a member of the Brian Injury Association of Michigan and the Brain Injury
Provider’s Council.

About Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.

Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. is a Michigan personal injury law firm located in Southfield, Michigan.  Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., represents individuals who have sustained traumatic brain injuries and closed head injuries due to a car accident, motorcycle accident, slip and fall, sport-related accident, or any other type of personal injury accident.

To learn more about the brain injury lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. visit the law firm website a http://www.buckfirelaw.com/

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 282,075 car accidents in Michigan in 2010. Of these car accidents 937 of them were fatal, including 70,501 injuries. Compared to national totals there were 5,419,000 car accidents. The number of fatalities amounted to 32,885, with more than 2.2 million injuries.

Although the amount of car accidents have decreased each year, car accidents are still recognized as one of the main causes of death in the United States. Most car accidents are completely avoidable, but we continue to take chances by texting behind the wheel, talking a call, or eating our bagel on the way to work. Distractions can have disastrous effect if you do not take the proper precautions and realize that you are endangering your life and the lives of others on the road.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has created new crash avoidance technology that is currently being tested in Ann Arbor, Michigan, at the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute. They are testing this technology for a year by installing this new program on 3,000 vehicles, called the “Safety Pilot Project,” to help regulate traffic flow in Ann Arbor.

According to the NHTSA, Vehicle-to-Vehicle safety technology could help drivers avoid or reduce the severity of four out of five unimpaired vehicle crashes. To accomplish this, the model deployment vehicles will send electronic data messages, receive messages from other equipped vehicles, and translate the data into a warning to the driver during specific hazardous
traffic scenarios.

Victims of car accidents do have legal rights and should pursue them immediately after the accident. When choosing your Michigan lawyer, it is key to choose the right lawyer so that you may receive a fair settlement. Your car accident lawyer can also help you receive all of your Michigan No-Fault Insurance benefits, including medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care services, and other benefits.

For more information about your rights after a Michigan car accident, call us at (800) 606-1717 to speak with an experienced car accident lawyer at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. We will represent you in your Michigan car accident case under our NO FEE PROMISE.

Our Ann Arbor car accident lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. are reporting a car-train collision that happened at Pontiac Trail, just south of Warren. The accident happened on Friday, September 21st, around 4:30 a.m. According to police, a 23-year-old woman struck a train while it was in motion and was dragged from the intersection and into a ditch.  The 23-year old woman was taken to the hospital for her injuries suffered. The cause of this accident remains under investigation, however the fire department that was on the scene said the railroad crossing has no gate, but does have a signal.

I am so sorry to hear about this terrible accident. I hope the injured victim has a fast recovery without any permanent damages.

According to statistics, cars and trains collide approximately every 12 minutes. This equals to about 9,000 train crossing accidents per year. These accidents typically result in approximately 600 fatalities, and injure 6,000 others. In addition, most of these accidents occur because of driver error, trespassing, defective train crossings and tracks, drowsy train operators, and dangerous behavior. (more…)

The Buckfire & Buckfire personal injury, car accident, and medical malpractice lawyers offers free legal consultations to people that have been injured or harmed due to no fault of their own. We will take the time to answer all of your questions for you and all others that you might have about your case or hiring the best attorney for your Michigan accident and injury case.

Below are some common questions that injury victims frequently ask during their free consultation:

• What is your legal experience in this area of law?
• Have you handled injury claims like mine before?
• What is the personal injury legal process like?
• What are the possible outcomes of my Michigan accident case?
• Approximately how long will it take to resolve my personal injury lawsuit?
• How will you keep me informed of the progress of my accident case?
• How will my medical bills get paid during the legal process?

All of these questions and more will be answered by the end of your free consultation. The consultation is a no-obligation consultation. You will not be pressured to make a decision, hire an attorney, or sign anything.

Our free consultation accident lawyers handle all types of personal injury accident cases and offer a free consultation for each and every individual client. The types of Michigan accident cases we handle include:

• Car Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Medical Malpractice
• Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
• Dog Bite Injury and Attack
• Wrongful Death
• Slip and Fall Accidents
• No-Fault Insurance Claims
• Lead Poisoning
• Food Poisoning and other Toxic Torts
• Child Injury Accidents
• Brain Injury Accidents
• All Types of Personal Injury Accidents

The experienced Ann Arbor personal injury lawyers handle all types of injury cases and represent clients under our NO FEE promise. If you believe you are entitled to benefits and compensation for injuries sustained in an accident contact the lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Call our office at (800) 606-1717 to schedule your free consultation with one of our top-rated lawyers.

Our Ann Arbor personal injury attorneys represent victims who have been injured in an accident under our No Fee Promise, which means “No Win, No Fees.” This is our guarantee that you will not be charged any legal fees whatsoever unless we obtain a settlement or recovery for you. You have absolutely no obligation for legal fees unless we win your case. If we don’t obtain a settlement for you, you owe us nothing!

There are several reasons why a “No Win, No Fee”, also known as a conditional fee agreement, can be beneficial to helping you claim compensation for your injuries.

1) Those in financial distress or have worries of financial burdens can now file a lawsuit and follow the settlement that they deserve for their injuries. They will not have to pay a single legal fee unless their case is won. This is even more vital since the government has stopped giving legal aid or public funding for personal injury claim cases.

2)  Our experienced, professional, and first-rate lawyers will tell you if your case is a good case that can be won.

3) Our “No Win, No Fee” guarantee can be used for all cases we handle at our law firm. This includes cases for medical malpractice, car accidents, dog bite injuries, slip/trip and fall injuries, brain and spinal cord injuries, lead poisoning, and more.

4) Medical malpractice claims are very difficult taking numerous years to settle. Our experienced, professional, and first rate medical malpractice lawyers will offer support and legal advice during the time period, all the while working hard on your case so that you get the settlement you deserve.

5) Our experienced, professional, and first rate lawyers will advise you to take out an ‘after the event’s insurance policy, which will allow you to be covered so that you won’t have to pay costs to your opponent if you lose your compensation claim.

Accident and injury victims need a fair fight and hiring a top lawyer is the best way to combat and win your case. Our no win, no fee lawyers are experienced, professional, and rated “Superb” by the top internet lawyer rating service. We are very selective in the cases that we choose to accept because we devote our full time, energy, and resources to each client and their case. This allows us to win settlements in over 95% of our cases without ever going to court. We win those cases that do go to court also.

Because of our tremendous success rate, we are willing to handle cases without the client paying us a single penny until we win their case. This formula has worked for both us and our clients for over 40 years and we have tremendous track record of settlements and jury verdicts to back it up.

The experienced Ann Arbor personal injury lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. represent victims of car accidents, motorcycle accident, medical malpractice, dog bite and animal attacks, nursing home abuse, slip and fall, and all other injury cases. Call our office today at (800) 606-1717 for a free consultation with one of our top-rated attorneys.