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Negligence Lawsuits

Michigan negligence lawyers frequently file lawsuits alleging different types of negligence on behalf of injured clients. Many people have heard the term "negligent" and have some idea what it means in general, but the term has a specific definition in a legal setting. The theory of negligence is often the basis for lawsuit, like a car accident case, a slip and fall case, and even a medical malpractice case.

Our legal system recognizes two different kinds of cases: criminal and civil. In a criminal case, the government brings an action in the name of its citizens against a defendant who has been accused of committing a crime. A civil case is one in which an individual or corporation brings a complaint or legal action against another, to protect his, her or its legal rights and/or collect money damages.

Civil cases often include tort claims. A tort is a legal term that means a civil wrong, and is recognized in the law as grounds for a lawsuit. Typically, tort claims are based upon the doctrine of negligence. Negligence is a legal cause of action that is based upon the breach of a duty by one person to another. The tort of negligence is commonly recognized as requiring four elements: a duty, the breach of that duty, proximate cause, and damages.

A duty, is an obligation, recognized by the law, requiring a person to conform to a certain standard of conduct, for the protection of others against unreasonable risks. A duty can be established by the common law (the system of laws and rules developed and passed down over time by our courts) or a statutory duty (a duty created by a law or statute as enacted by the legislature). Examples of statutory duties are the duties motorists owe one and other as set forth in the Michigan Vehicle Code and the duties of dog owners in the Michigan Dog Bite Statute.

A breach of the duty is the failure on a person’s part to conform to the duty (i.e. standard of conduct required by law). For example, if a motorist violates a motor vehicle statute, that would be a breach of a statutory duty.

Proximate Cause is the causal connection between the conduct (i.e. breach of the duty) and the resulting injury. An example of proximate cause is when a violation of a motor vehicle statute (i.e. breach of the statutory duty) causes an auto accident that results in personal injury to another motorist or pedestrian.

Michigan negligence lawsuits will not be successful unless there are provable injuries or "damages", which flow from the breach of the duty of care. There are two different types of damages: economic loss; and non-economic loss. "Economic loss" damages include measurable financial loss such as lost wages, medical bills etc.. The second type, “non-economic loss” damages, means damages or loss (usually due to personal injury) due to pain, suffering, disability, physical impairment, disfigurement etc.

Michigan negligence cases involve various different types of claims for personal injuries including, but not limited to claims involving: auto accident, wrongful death case, truck accident, dog bite, slip and fall, toxic tort, lead poisoning, medical malpractice, food poisoning, dram shop (the negligent furnishing of alcohol), etc.

The law firm of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. specializes in handling many different types of negligence cases and would be happy to speak with you. If you have a Michigan negligence case, you should contact our office immediately.

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Michigan Wrongful Death Cases

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Michigan Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

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$500,000 Michigan motorcycle accident injury insurance benefits

$175,000 Michigan medical malpractice drowning settlement

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Products Liability

$1,200,000 - Michigan products liability settlement for a client whose hands were crushed in a press on the job

$125,000 - Detroit eye injuries due to chemical burns drain cleaner

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Governmental Liability

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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?

Michigan Slip and Fall Lawyers

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?

Michigan Dog Bite Lawyers

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?

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?

Michigan Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Lawyers

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?

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?

Michigan No-Fault Insurance Lawyers

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?

Michigan Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

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?

Michigan Truck Accident Lawyers

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?

Michigan Bus Accident Lawyers

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?

Michigan Defective Road Lawyers

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?

Michigan Medical Malpractice Lawyers

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?

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Michigan Birth Injury Lawyers / Cerebral Palsy Cases

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?