Michigan elevator accident injury lawyers and Michigan escalator accident lawyers representing clients injured in elevator accident and escalator accident cases in Detroit, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Flint and throughout Michigan

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I was riding my bike in Detroit when a tractor-trailer truck pulled into my lane of travel and forced me to roll my bike into an oncoming lane of traffic. I suffered catastrophic injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and numerous bone fractures, which required multiple surgeries. I chose Buckfire & Buckfire for my motorcycle accident case and they settled it for $1,100,000.00. In my opinion, they are the best motorcycle accident lawyers in Michigan.
- Michael J. Smith, Waterford, MI

A friend then suggested that I call attorney Daniel Buckfire about my Detroit, Michigan car accident case. He spoke with me personally and understood the serious nature of my injury and began working on my case immediately. My condition worsened and I have had several surgeries. Mr. Buckfire fought hard to obtain a settlement of $1,400,000.00 for me. I cannot imagine any other attorney going to such great lengths to help a client. I am grateful for his efforts.
- Margie D., Ohio

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Elevator Accident and Escalator Injury Cases

The Michigan elevator accident and Michigan escalator injury lawyers at our firm represent clients who have suffered serious injuries due to defective and dangerous elevators and escalators. These accidents and injuries occur in all types of buildings, shopping malls, hospitals, and airports. Injuries often include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and fractured bone injuries.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics and Consumer Product Safety Commission, elevators and escalators kill about 30,000 people and seriously injure about 17,000 people each year in the United States. Elevators alone cause almost 90% of the deaths and 60% of the injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Council of escalator injuries resulted from falls and 20% from entrapment. Because of the potential hazards, National, State, and Local authorities have mandated inspections of elevators and escalators relative to maintenance, repair and safe operation of these devices. Unfortunately, such inspections do not prevent serious personal injuries and death as a result of use of elevators and escalators throughout Michigan.

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported 68 elevator-related deaths from 1992-2003 for individuals using elevators while at work, which amounts to six passenger deaths per year. Most of the “fall deaths” involving elevators falls into shafts when elevator doors open when no elevator car present. Other deaths and personal injuries result from elevator doors closing improperly and the mis-leveling of elevator cars. Escalator deaths commonly result from being trapped at the bottom or top of the escalator. These incidents give rise to a Michigan wrongful death case.

Other deaths and serious personal injuries have resulted from escalator falls involving improper maintenance and repairs of escalators. It is significant that half of the approximately 1,000 side wall-entrapment injuries cases involved personal injuries to children under the age of five. Using ordinary care and taking appropriate precautions when using elevators and escalators will not prevent personal injuries and death to yourself and children. If you have been involved in an incident involving personal injury or death while using an elevator or escalator, you should contact our firm immediately.

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We represent Michigan slip and fall accident clients in Adrian, Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Bay City, Birmingham, Bloomfield Township, Canton, Clinton Township, Dearborn, Detroit, Eastpointe, East Lansing, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Flint, Garden City, Grand Rapids, Grosse Pointe, Hazel Park, Holland, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kentwood, Lansing, Marquette, Midland, Monroe, Mount Clements, Muskegon, Novi, Oak Park, Okemos Owosso, Pontiac, Port Huron, Portage, Rochester, Roseville, Royal Oak, Saginaw, St. Clair Shores, Shelby Township, Southtgate, Southfield, Sterling Heights, Taylor, Troy, Utica, Warren, Waterford, Westland, Wyoming, Ypsilanti, Zeeland Alcona County, Alger County, Allegan County, Alpena County, Atrim County, Arenac County, Baraga County, Barry County, Bay County, Benzie County, Berrien County, Branch County, Calhoun County, Cass County, Charlevoix County, Cheboygan County, Chippewa County, Clare, County, Clinton County, Crawford County, Delta County, Dickinson County, Eaton County, Emmet County, Gladwin County, Genesee, Gogebic County, Grand Traverse County, Gratiot County, Hillsdale County, Houghton County, Huron County, Ingham County, Ionia County, Iosco County, Iron County, Isabella County, Jackson County, Kalamazoo County, Kalkaska County, Kent County, Keweenaw County, Lake County, Lapeer County, Leelanau County, Lenawee County, Livingston County, Luce County, Mackinac County, Macomb County, Manistee County, Marquette County, Mason County, Mecosta County, Menominee County, Midland County, Missaukee County, Montcalm County, Montmorency County, Muskegon County, Monroe County, Newaygo County, Oakland County, Oceana County, Ogemaw County ,Ontonagon County, Osceola County, Oscoda County, Otsego County, Presque Isle County, Ottawa County, Roscommon County, Saginaw County, Saint Joseph County, Sanilac County, Schoolcraft County, Shiawassee County, St. Clair County, Tuscola County, Van Buren County, Washtenaw County, Wayne County, Wexford County and all Michigan cities and counties.
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Buckfire & Buckfire

25800 Northwestern Hwy,
Suite 890
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: (248) 569-4646
Fax: (248) 569-6737
Toll Free: (800) 606-1717

Detroit Office

3420 E. Jefferson
Detroit, MI 48225

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