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Motor Vehicle
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Medical Negligence
Travel/Vacation Injuries
Types Injury Cases
Poisoning Injuries
Client Testimonials
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
The Role of the Neurologist
Michigan personal injury lawyers representing brain injury patients from car accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall accidents, and other types of injuries usually work in cooperation with the patient's medical team. There are a number of medical professionals involved in the treatment of a patient suffering a traumatic brain injury or closed head injury. Each one specializes in a treating and evaluating the injury from a different perspective. A physician who plays a major role in the treatment of a brain injury patient is the neurologist.
A neurologist is a physician (MD or DO) who specializes in diseases of the brain and nervous system. They tend to focus on the patient's physical manifestations of neurological problems, or problems related to abnormalities in structure or function of specific regions of the nervous system. Other specialists, like psychiatrists, and neuropsychologists, focus on different aspects of the injury, like the cognitive and emotional problems. Most times, the professionals work in conjunction with each other.
A neurologist performs a neurological examination provides crucial information about the nervous system to determine what is wrong with the patient. It typically includes an examination of the 12 nerves of the head and neck, reflexes, balance and coordination, muscle strength and movement, and mental status- awareness and response to the environment, appearance and general behavior, orientation, attention and memory. Neurologists also perform diagnostic tests, such as lumbar puncture, electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography/nerve conduction velocity (EMG/NCV) to determine the nature and extent of the injury.
Based on the results of the neurological exam and the diagnostic tests (EEG, EMG, CT, MRI), a neurologist imay refer a patient with head injury to a neuropsychologist for an understanding of which brain functions are impaired and which remain intact. A neuropsychological evaluation will be able to tell how the injury specifically affected thinking and behavior.
Neurologists can prescribe medications for seizures and other problems arising from the brain injury. They play a vital role in the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of the patient.
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Buckfire & Buckfire
25800 Northwestern Hwy,
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Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: (248) 569-4646
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Detroit, MI 48225
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