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Travel/Vacation Injuries
Types Injury Cases
Poisoning Injuries
Client Testimonials
I was riding my motorcycle in Detroit when a tractor-trailer truck forced me to roll into an oncoming lane of traffic. I suffered a traumatic brain injury and bone fractures, which required surgeries. I chose Buckfire & Buckfire for my 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
I chose Larry Buckfire as my medical malpractice lawyer for a wrongful death lawsuit against the VA Hospital relating to my father's death. He settled the case before filing a lawsuit. I give him the top rating for a Michigan medical malpractice attorney. He is the best!
-Sharon A., Ann Arbor, MI
If you need a personal injury lawyer in Michigan, I highly recommend Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. They won a Saginaw nursing home neglect settlement for my father after two other law firms turned down the case.
-Jeffrey R., Detroit, MI
When I was injured in a Lansing bicycle accident, I chose the firm to represent me in my no-fault insurance lawsuit and my uninsured motorists claim. They made the insurance company pay the entire policy and all of my benefits. If you are looking for the best car accident lawyers in Michigan, call them now!
-Robert M., Lansing, MI
I contacted the law firm after researching the internet for a Michigan medical malpractice lawyer. My mother died during surgery at a Lansing hospital. Larry Buckfire proved that an anesthesia error was the cause of her death. We are grateful for his hard work and the substantial settlement he won in our wrongful death lawsuit.
-Sherrie H., Chicago, IL
After suffering serious injuries in an Ann Arbor car accident, I wanted the top-rated Michigan auto accident attorney to handle my case. I chose Daniel Buckfire. Every time I was with other lawyers in Michigan, someone would say how lucky we were to have the "best". So thanks again!
-Pat V., Cleveland, OH
Can You Sue a Bar in Michigan for a Drunk Driving Accident?
Victims of Michigan drunk driving accidents have a number of legal rights to seek compensation if injured by a drunk driver. Our Michigan drunk driving accident lawyers frequently pursue cases against not only the drunk driver, but also against the bar, restaurant, store, or place that served the person alcohol prior to the accident. These lawsuits hold the person or business accountable for serving alcohol to an intoxicated person.
Michigan Laws To Sue In Drunk Driving Accidents
The State of Michigan has specific laws dealing with lawsuits against businesses that sell alcohol to the public when that sale results in the personal injury, death, or property damage to another. This law is commonly known as the Dram Shop Act. The law can be found at MCL 436.1801. The law states in pertinent part that:
(2) A retail licensee shall not directly, individually, or by a clerk, agent, or servant sell, furnish, or give alcoholic liquor to a minor except as otherwise provided in this Act. A retail licensee shall not directly or indirectly, individually or by a clerk, agent, or servant sell, furnish, or give alcoholic liquor to a person who is visibly intoxicated.
(3) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, an individual who suffers damage or who is personally injured by a minor or visibly intoxicated by reason of the unlawful selling, giving, or furnishing of alcoholic liquor to the minor or visibly intoxicated person, if the unlawful sale is proven to be a proximate cause of the damage, injury, death, or the spouse, child, parent, or guardian of that individual shall have a right of action in his or her name against the person who by selling, giving, or furnishing the alcoholic liquor has caused or contributed to the intoxication of the person or who has caused or contributed to the damage, injury, or death.
Requirements to Sue For Michigan Drunk Driving Accident
The Dram Shop Act, like many other laws in Michigan, has several pitfalls that must be avoided to pursue such an action. First, a Dram Shop Case must be brought by the person who suffered the personal injury or death within two years after the personal injury or death.
Second, a Plaintiff seeking damage under the DRAM Shop Law shall give written notice to all Defendants within 120 days after the entering an attorney/client relationship for the purpose of pursuing a claim under the Dram Shop Act. The failure to give the required written notice within the time specified is grounds for dismissal of the claim to any Defendant who did not receive the required notice.
No Fee Promise For Michigan Drunk Driving Accident Lawsuits
Our Michigan drunk driving accident lawyers will represent you in your case under our NO FEE PROMISE. This means 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 do not obtain a settlement for you, you owe us nothing!
Free Michigan Drunk Driving Accident Book
If you would like more information about your legal rights after a Michigan drunk driving accident injury, you can order our FREE book, "The Michigan Drunk Driving Accident Handbook" by Michigan lawyer Daniel L. Buckfire. The book serves as a guide to victims of Michigan drunk driving accidents on their legal rights. Our book sells for $14.95 on Amazon but Daniel will send it to you for FREE.
Contact Your Michigan Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer
The law changes frequently in matters related to drunk driving and dram shop cases. That makes it essential to contact a knowledgeable lawyer who stays up to date with evolving law. If you have been injured by a drunk driver, contact the Michigan accident law firm that focuses on dram shop cases.
Call us now at (800) 606-1717. Our Michigan drunk driving accident attorneys and investigators will start working on your case immediately and begin gathering the witness statements and evidence to prove and win your case.
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Personal Injury Case Results
- $5,000,000- Detroit motorcycle accident
- $3,750,000-Ann Arbor hospital medical malpractice
- $1,950,000-Detroit cerebral palsy settlement
- $1,800,000-Detroit truck accident for traumatic brain injury
- $1,600,000-Michigan Wrongful death lawsuit
- $1,425,000-Detroit slip and fall jury verdict
- $1,400,000-Michigan child lead poisoning
- $1,375,000-Detroit car accident for spinal cord injury
- $1,200,000-Michigan birth injury for cerebral palsy
- $1,175,000-Pontiac fall injury on broken steps
- $1,100,000-Detroit motorcycle accident
- $950,000-St. Clair County auto accident
- $800,000-Grand Rapids truck accident
- $750,000-Ann Arbor car accident
- $675,000-Flint truck accident
- $650,000-Michigan child lead poisoning
- $625,000-Medical malpractice wrongful death lawsuit
- $500,000-Lansing medical malpractice
- $450,000-Attendant care claim
- $410,000-Macomb County slip and fall on ice
- $400,000-Detroit nursing home neglect
- $380,000-Underinsured motorist award
- $375,000-Royal Oak pedestrian accident
- $300,000-Life insurance benefits for accidental death
- $225,000-Dog bite to child in Warren
- $250,000-Port Huron motorcycle accident
- $160,000-Kalamazoo hospital fall injury