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Grand Rapids Ambulance Truck Accident

Grand Rapids, Michigan-A street sweeping truck rear ended a car who slowed down to give the right of way to an ambulance merging onto US-131 this morning, causing a chain reaction accdient that forced the truck over the guardrail and into nearby Plaster Creek.  The truck driver was injured but it appears that the occupants of the car and the ambulance were not harmed.

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Michigan Truck Accident Case Verdict

Detroit, Michigan-The family of a man killed in a Michigan tractor-trailer accident on I-96 was awarded a jury verdict of $447,000 against the truck driver and trucking company.  The man was on the side of the road tending to his own broken down truck when he was struck and killed.

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Michigan Sex Abuse Case Verdict

Kalamazoo, Michigan-A Michigan jury has awarded the victim of child sexual abuse $3.7 million against the man she accused as the abuser.  The lawsuit alleged that the man had molested her her during her elementary school years.

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Waterford Bicycle Accident

Waterford, Michigan-A bicyclist was struck as he road his bike acrosss Highland Road.  He was apparently struck by a pick-up truck.  Police did not report as to the seriousness of his injuries.

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Hart Plaza Construction Worker Dies

Detroit, MI-A construction worker died tragically after being trapped in a fifty foot hole at Hart Plaza.  He was installing a sewere and became trapped in the hole when the sewer broke loose.

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Ann Arbor Man In Hit and Run Car Accident

An Ann Arbor man in a hit and run car accident died this morning on I-96 near Livernois.  He was walking along the road when he was struck and killed by a motorist, who left the scene after the accident.  Police are unsure why he was walking on the roadyway.

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Michigan Uninsured Motorists Claims Decision

The  Michigan Supreme Court ruled last week that car insurance companies can limit the time period for filing uninsured motorist claims.  The judges overturned longstanding precedent as has become a custom in Michigan to enable insurance companies to win their cases.  Anyone injured by a driver who was uninsured at the time of the accident should call a lawyer immediately to avoid having their case dismissed.

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Chipotle Food Poisoning Claims

Kent, Ohio-Attorney Lawrence Buckfire, an attorney with expertise on food poisoning cases, has been contacted by clients interested in pursuing food poisoning claims against the Chipotle Mexican Grill in Kent, Ohio.  Customers who suffered food poisoning illnesses after eating the restaurant should contact him immediately at 1-800-606-1717 before speaking with any restaurant insurance adjusters.

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National Brain Injury Caregivers Conference 2008

The Brain Injury Association of America is holding its 2008 National Brain Injury Caregiver's Conference from June 6-8 this year in Dallas, Texas.  The event features great speakers on all important topics related to brain injuries and provides excellent information to family members and caregivers of brain injury victims.

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Chipotle Food Poisoning Kent Ohio

News reports from Kent Ohio discuss the recent Chipotle food poisoning outbreak that sickened almost 400 customers.  The restaurant is apparently agreeing to pay medical expenses but other claims for injuries will be coming.  The health department closed the restaurant while it investigates the source, which is apparently from the burritos.

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MIchigan Pit Bull Attack

A man was sentenced to thirty days and jail and received both fines and probation from a pit bull attack back in January.  His pit bulls attacked a horse at a Livingston County stable.

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Kent, Ohio Chipotle Food Poisoning Reported

The Chipotle Mexican Grill in Kent, Ohio was recently closed after more than 180 customers reported symptoms consistent with food poisoning at the restaurant.  Many of those who became ill are Kent State students.  The health department is investigating the matter further, but is is suspected that the burritos were a source of the illness.  The restaurant agreed to close voluntarily for the investigation.  Those who became ill at the restaurant should contact Lawrence J. Buckfire at our firm immediately to discuss their legal rights.

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Pontiac Car Accident Death

Pontiac, Michigan-Police report that a 43 year old Pontiac woman was tragically killed in a Michigan car accident yesterday when a 2008 Ford van broaded her vehicle.  She was a seatbelted passenger at the time.  The driver of her vehicle was injured and taken to Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital for treatment.

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VA Hospital Medical Malpractice Award

A navy veteran who was the victim of medical malpractice at a Veterans Administration Hospital was awarded more than $600,000 by a judge.  The veteran, now age 69, was permanently disabled after a series of botched operations at the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Michigan Pit Bull Dog Bite Settlement

A Macomb County case filed on behalf of a woman attacked by a neighbor's pit bull settled for $475,000.00.  The dog bite occurred when the pit bull escaped from the owner's yard and attacked the victim, biting her on the arm.  She suffered significant scars and post-trauamatic stress disorder as a result of the dog bite attack.

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Grand Rapids Car Accident Kills Boy

Grand Rapids-A car accident tragically claimed the life a a six year old boy on Sunday.  Several others are in the hospital as a result of the accident with at least one man in critical condition.  Police say a man lost control of his vehicle and forced a collision with the car in which the boy was riding. 

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Michigan Snowmobile Accident Death

Michigan Snowmobile Accident-Police report that Robert Dunnigan Junior of Temperance, Michigan died tragically las night after he lost control of his snowmobile and struck a plow truck.  The accident happened at about 3:00 a.m..  Police are still investigating.

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Construction Worker Dies in Wayne State Accident

Detroit, Michigan-A 19 year old construction worker, Scott Austin, Jr., died tragically last Friday in a work-related accident at a Wayne State University apartment building.  He fell down an airshaft while working on the roof of the building.  He apparently attempted to push a metal box that was on the roof, but was unaware that was covering a hole.  He fell through the hoe and down five stories in the buidling.

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Michigan Motorcycle Accident In Virginia

A Michigan motorcyclist speeding on Interstate 64 in Norfolk, Virginia lost control of his motorcycle and plunged into the frigid Hampton Roads Channel.  Two sailors witnessed the accident and the biker face down in the water.  They jumpted in and pulled him out of the water until EMS personnel arrived at the scene.  The cyclist, is also a sailor, and stationed abourd the Dwight D. Eisenhower.

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Scalding Shower Burn Lawsuit Filed

An elderly woman has alleged in a lawsuit that she suffered scalding burn injuries in a hotel shower in an upscale New York hotel.  The woman from Texas claims that the hot water blast caused her to faint in the shower and resulted in severe burn and disfigurement injuries.

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Flint Car Accident

Flint-A three vehicle accident sent two adults to the hospital, but a child passenger escaped injury.  The accident occurred when a truck crossed the centerline of Lakeview Road and struck another vehicle.  Both vehicles ended up at the front of the Flint Crisis Pregnancy Center.

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Ann Arbor Road Car Accident Trial

A car accident that occurred on Ann Arbor Road in Jackson County last year is going to trial on criminal charges against the driver that caused the accident.  The Defendant, David Ray Smith, is accused of speeding through a construction zone and recklessly causing an accident which killed a Foot Hospital employee.  She was a mother, step-mother, and grandmother.  The accident reconstruction of the case shows that Smith was travelling at 57 miles per hour in a 45 mph zone.

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Man Blinded Due to Medical Malpractice Receives Jury Award

A man who was left blind after surgery for a broken leg received a $1.75 million dollar jury verdict.  He filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the emergency room surgeon who performed the surgery for his leg.  Due to blood loss, he was deprived of oxygen which caused his blindness.  He argued that the doctor failed to give him blood to stabilize his condition.

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Michigan Boat Accident Death

Crystal Falls, Michigan-A Michigan boating accident that killed a boater last year resulted in criminal charges against the reckless boater that caused the accident.  The man, who was apparently drinking before the accident, pled no contest to marine safety negligent homicide.  He will spend four months in jail.

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Michigan Train Slaims Into Truck

Rockwood, Michigan-A train crashed into the trailer of a semi-truck, splitting it in half and spilling cargo over the road.   No one was injured. 

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Flint Area Car Accident Guilty Plea

The Flint news reported that a Goodrich teen is expected to plead guilty to negligent homicide for the car accident that caused the death of an Oxford woman.  The woman was seatbelted in the back of a van that was struck by the teen after he crossed the center line.

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Car Accident Costs

A recently issued research report states that car accidents cost Americans more than $164 billion every year.  In Detroit, car accidents cost just under $4 billion last year.  The total number includes property damage and personal injury damage claims.

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Vaccine Injury Award For Girl

A girl who claimed that her autistic condition was exacerbated from a vaccine is entitled to receive payment from the federal vaccine injury fund.  Parents of autistic children may see this as a victory for their children, but each case is different and must be determined on its own merits.  This is believed to be the first payment under the fund for autism.

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Plane Crash Injures Three

A plane carrying three passengers from Colorado to Florida crashed into a tree just across the street from the Tallahassee airport.  Firefighters and rescue workers were able to pull the passengers from the wreckage.  The pilot and passengers all survived.

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Michigan Car Accident Settlement

A Macomb County driver received a $450,000 Michigan car accident settlement for injuries he received in a car crash.  He suffered a neck and shoulder injury.  His neck injury required a cervical discectomy with fusion and he may need rotator cuff surgery in the future.

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Manhole Injury Settlement

A Pennsylvania man was awarded $18 million dollars for his injuries when he fell down a manhole into a steam tunnel.  The 30 year old man was a medical student and suffered serious injuries which prevented him from completing his medical degree.

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Helicopter Crash Lawsuit Settlement

A helicopter crash lawsuit filed on behalf of three families who lost loved ones in a 2002 medical helicopter crash have settled their lawsuit.    Details of the settlement or the amount have not been released.  The investigation of the crash determined that it was caused by a number of factors, including a a faulty tail rotor and the pilot's lack of experience with the type of helicopter.

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Michigan Snowmobile Accident Death

A 27 year old man died this past weekend in a Michigan snowmobile accident.  His snowmobile collided with another snowmobile.  The others involved in the accident were hospitalized.  Police say speed and alcohol appear to have been factors in the accident.

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Teacher Suspected of Sexual Molestation

A junior high school teacher iwas arrested for allegations of child sexual molestation.  The victims are allegedly a child under the age of 14 and another between age 14 to 15.  The teacher has been placed on a leave of absence while police continue to investigate.

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Michgan Medical Malpractice Expert Sanctioned

A Florida vascular surgeon who testified as an expert witness in a Michigan medical malpractice case has been stripped of his medical license.  The doctor gave false testimony about his experience in performing coronary artery heart bypass grafts during the trial in a case against the Veternans Administration in Ann Arbor.

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Recalled Beef in Michigan

The huge beef recall  has hit several Michigan school districts.  Detroit and Grand Rapids School Districts have several hundred pounds of recalled beef hamburgers that will be disposed.  Other schools are determining whether they have been affected.

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Child Hypoxic Brain Damage Malpractice Settlement

A Michigan child brain injury medical malpractice case settled for $5.35.  The child had a routine tonsillectomy by an ENT for chronic infections.  He subsequently developed complications and suffered hypoxic brain injury.  The suit alleged that the doctors failed to plan for predictable complications.  Due to the malpractice, the child has learning problems and is in special education classes.  He needs assistance with walking and will need adult supervision for the rest of his life.

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Michigan Dog Bite Verdict

A Wayne County jury in Detroit awared a man attacked by a dog $25,000 for his injuries.  The dog escaped from a yard just before the attack.  The insurance company refused to pay a reasonable settlement and the case went to trial.

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Toy Helicopter Pose Child Burn Injuries

Soft USA toy helicopoters have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. due to six reports of the toy ingniting or catching on fire.  One child burn injury has been reported.  The ignition has occurred during the charging of the device.  

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Food Poisoning Restaurant Worker Pleads Guilty

A former Burger King employee has plead guilty to food poisoning charges.  She apparently put some poisonous powder on the french fries of some customers who compalined about the service.  Three teens who were poisoned by the bleach sanitizing substance sought medical treatment.

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Airplane Crash Suit Possible

Passengers aboard a British Airways flight that lost power and crashed on January 17, 2008 are considering filing a lawsuit against the airline for the plane crash.  Discussions are in place between passengers and attorneys for the plane crash, which resulted in minor injuries for the crew and passengers.

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Motorcycle Accident Deaths

Motorcycle accident deaths have been reported across the United States in the last week.  A Seattle motorcyclist died last night in a bike crash as did a California biker on a rural road.  Witnesses describe the speed of his bike before his crash as "a flash going by us."  Other reported motorcycle deaths in the last few days include a Florida biker, a Kansas biker, and an Oregon biker.

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Liquor Store Settles Drunk Driving Accident Case

A liquor store chain in Indianapolis has settled a lawsuit for serving alcohol to a drunk driver who killed two teenagers in a drunk driving accident.  The teens were passengers in a car driven by a friend, who purchased beer and other alcohol, and then slammed into the back of a steamroller.  The terms of the settlement are confidential.

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Release Detroit Whistleblower Lawsuit Documents

The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the ruling of the Honorable Robert Colombo which ordered the City of Detroit to release "secret papers" relating to the settlement of the $8.4 million dollar Detroit Whistleblower Lawsuit.  The City of Detroit and Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick objected to the release of the documents and text messages.  The Court determined that the documents should be made public. 

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Michigan Foster Care Lawsuit filed

A class action lawsuit was filed yesterday against the Michigan Department of Human Services alleging that the state agency has poor record keeping, shoddy investigations, and poor oversight over the child foster care system.  Reports and findings allege the physical and emotional abuse and neglect of many children placed into foster care settings through the agency.  The purpose of the suit is to straighten out the system, to obtain more accountability, and to protect the health and welfare of children placed into the system.

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ATV Accident Death

An Ohio man was ordered to spend 90 days in jail and serve community service for charges against him of vehicular homicide.  While at a church picnic, the man gave a 10 year old girl a ride on an ATV.  The ATV tipped and killed the young girl.  The girls family can also file a civil suit against the man seeking wrongful death damages.

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Bus Accident Award for Brain Injury Victim

A jury awarded a brain injury victim $10 million dollars yesterday as a result of being struck by a city bus.  She has significant cognitive problems, including memory impairments, as a result of the accident.  She was waiting at the bus stop when the bus went out of control, went onto the sidewalk, and struck her.

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National Burn Awareness Week

Last week was National Burn Prevention Week.  Hospitals, clinics, firefighters, and other groups held activities to promote safety and burn prevention.  The Shriners Hospital for Children kicked off a campaign to prevent gasoline burn injuries to children, which account for a significant number of child burn cases.  Great information on prevention and safety issues is available from the Shriners website in downloadable PDFs at www.shrinershq.org.

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Court Ski Accident Award

A Montreal family has been awarded $3.7 million by a Quebec court after their nine-year-old boy was seriously injured during a group ski lesson in 2003. The judge entered the award against the Mont Olympia ski school and its owner.  He determined that the accident was caused by the lack of supervision by the 17 year old instructor who did not properly observe the nine new skiers in his class.  The young boy suffered serious brain damage.

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Boat Accident Suit Filed

The family of a boy seriously injured in a boating accident has filed a lawsuit against two men in Bakersfield, CA.  The two men have also been charged criminally for fleeing the scene of the accident.  The civil suit alleges that the men were negligent and reckless in the operation of their boat and that they failed to render assistance after the accident.

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Cancer Malpractice: Delay in Diagnosis Verdict

A jury awarded a cancer victim $1 million dollars against his internist for failing to diagnose cancer.  The 45 year old patient presented to his physician with complaints of rectal bleeding for three years without a formal workup being requested.  He was not given necessary tests or referred to appropriate specialists.  He suffered significant injuries as a result in this delay of diagnosis.  Attorney Ben Glass of Fairfax, Virginia tried the case for the patient.

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Cancer Malpractice: Delay in Diagnosis Verdict

A jury awarded a cancer victim $1 million dollars against his internist for failing to diagnose cancer.  The 45 year old patient presented to his physician with complaints of rectal bleeding for three years without a formal workup being requested.  He was not given necessary tests or referred to appropriate specialists.  He suffered significant injuries as a result in this delay of diagnosis.  Attorney Ben Glass of Fairfax, Virginia tried the case for the patient.

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Michigan Brain Injury Patients Sexually Assaulted by Therapist

A fomer University of Michigan Health System therapist will spend at least two years in prison for sexually assaulting traumatic brain injury treatment patients under his supervision.  Several civil lawsuits have been filed against both the therapist and the University of Michigan Health System and those are still pending.

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Ann Arbor Car Accident Kills EMT

Ann Arbor, Michigan-Tragic news was reported last week about an Ann Arbor area car accident that took the life of an EMT on I-94 near Chelsea, Michigan.  The 23 year old EMT worked part-time for Jackson County Ambulance and was responding to assist a driver whose car had spun off the roadway.  Another vehicle lost control and struck her.  Efforts to save her life were unsuccessful.

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Police Abuse and False Arrest Lawsuit

A Texas man received a $275,000.00 lawsuit settlement for claims against a local police officer.  The suit alleged both police abuse and a false arrest  against the officer after a party.  The officer allegedly used pepper spray on the man and beat him with a billy club.

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Detroit Bus Accident Death Settlement

The estate stranded SUV driver who was struck and killed by a City of Detroit bus driver recently settled their Michigan Wrongful Death claim for $1.5 million.  The decedent was standing on the shoulder of the road when he was struck by the bus driver.

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Drunk Driver Injures Michigan Road Worker

A Michigan road worker recived a $1.35 million dollar settlement from the insurance company of a drunk driver who struck the worker.  The injured worker suffered serious injuries, including a traumatic brain injury.  The negligent driver had blood alcohol limits in excess of the legal limit at the time of the crash.

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Michigan Gall Bladder Surgery Malpractice Verdict

A Monroe County, Michigan jury awarded over $1.5 milllion to a patient whose bile duct was severed during a botched gall bladder surgery.  The patient required several additional surgeries and suffered significant complications.

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E.Coli Food Poisoning Suit Filed

The families of two children who became ill with the E.Coli bacteria have filed suit against the dairy farm for shipping tainted milk.  A government report determined that the dairy was likely responsible.

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Dog Bite Settlement for $1 Million

A dog bite attack victim receives a $1 million dollar settlement for her injuries.  The woman suffered severe facial injuries and scar which required hospitalization and multiple surgeries.

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Food Poisoning Lawyer

A Seattle lawyer who specializes in food poisoning cases got his start with E.Coli cases against Jack in the Box twenty years ago and is still actively filing cases.  He specializes in food safety cases and has settled more than $300,000,000 in cases for his injured clients.  Current suits are against ConaAgra Foods Inc and Banquet chicken for possible salmonella contamination.

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Michigan Foster Care Abuse and Failures

A new report discloses the significant failure of the Michigan Department of Human Services to properly oversee and operate the state's foster care system.  Deficiencies in the progam primarily related to the failure to prevent foster children from abuse and the failure to perform appropriate background checks.  Many children are also failing to receive appropriate medical care.

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Michigan Snowmobile Accident Award

A snowmobiler who suffered serious brain injuries in a 1996 snowmobile accident had his damage award of $10.2 million dollars upheld by a Federal Appeals court.  The award was against another snowmobiler and the U.S. Forest Park Service for failing to fix dangerous conditions on a path.  The service also failed to award snowmobilers of the hazards in the area.

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Swimming Pool Drowning Suit Filed

The parents of a six year old boy who drowned in a Connecticut swimmming pool filed a lawsuit againt swimming pool company.  Their son was in the swimming pool when his arm became trapped in an underwater pool suction drain and caused him to drown.  The suit alleges that the pool violated building codes and other safety standards.

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Scalding Burn Injury Jury Verdict

An Indiana jury awared $1.5 million dollars to a mentally disabled man who suffered first and second degree scalding burns when he was placed in a tub of scalding water.  The man was living in an assisted living program at the time.  The man will need special care for the rest of his life due to his injuries. 

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Detroit Bus Driver Charged In Accident Death

A City of Detroit bus driver was charged criminally after she hit two woman the other day.  Audrey Locke, 27 years old, was killed and her mother suffered serious injuries.  The accident occurred  at the intersection of Lahser Road and Grand River in Detroit.

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Macomb County Medical Malpractice Verdict

A jury in Macomb County Michigan yesterday awarded a seventy year old patient a jury verdict of $1.7 million dollars against a critical care specialist for failing to administer Dopamine after a surgery.  The patient suffered a stroke and has siginificant limitations as a result.  The trial lasted four days and was before The Honorable Mark Switalski.  The jury was only out three hours before returning with this verdict.

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Child Birth Malpractice Jury Award

A jury in Cook County, Illinois rendered a record verdict to the family of a woman who died from child birth complications during her delivery at an Evanston hospital.  Her son was delivered by C-section and survived, but the mother was placed on a ventilator and died four days later.  The family's attorney argued that the hospital was negligent for failing to treat the woman with proper medication.  The verdict is to compensate the family for the loss of society and companionship of the mother and wife and for the loss of her income over her lifetime.

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Zug Island Gas Explosion Death; U.S. Steel explosion

Investigators are looking into the cause of a gas explosion at the Zug Island, Michigan U.S. Steel Great Lakes Work Plant that killed one worker and injured four others yesterday.  The explosion caused a fire and was responded to by fire departments from Detroit, River Rouge, and Ecorse. 

Depending on the cause of the explosion, the injured workers could file a Michigan workman's compensation case for their injuries.  They may also be able to file suit against another company for money damages to compensate them for their injuries.  The family of the deceased worker can also file a workman's compensation case and most likely a Michigan Wrongful Death case.  They should contact a gas explosion lawyer to investigate the case and their rights as soon as possible.

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Muskegon Offers Free Toy Lead Paint Testing

The Muskegon County Health Deaprtment is offering free tests on December 19, 2008 to check for lead paint on children's toys.  The recent recalls of toys and children's products has caused great concern to parents and doctors in recent months.

This offer is an excellent idea and a perfect example of proactive intervention to prevent child lead poisoning.  Most inspections and testing is done only after a child has been poisoned.  Although ingesting lead from detriorated paint in older homes is the primary source of lead poisoning, the recent news about toys from China has raised additional concerns and has further publicized the problems caused to children from lead poisoning.

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Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer Book Published

"The Ultimate Michigan Guide to Michigan Injury Cases" written by Lawrence J Buckfire was published.  The book sells for $14.95 but the firm will provide free copies to the public upon request.  Injured persons and their families can order the book from the firm website at www.buckfirelaw.com or simply by clicking here to order.

The book provides timely and important information on matters relating to all types of Michigan accident and injury cases and teaches consumers how the legal process will work in their case.  The book also contains the "The Biggest Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Injury Case" which is a must read for all injury victims.

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Firm Launches New Law Blog

Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. has just launched a new legal blog providing the public with additional information on Michigan car accident cases, Michigan motorcycle accident cases, Michigan truck accident cases, Michigan medical malpractice cases, Michigan nursing home cases, Michigan dog bite cases and child lead poisoning cases.

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Child Foster Care Abuse Michigan; Child Neglect Lawyer

The tragedy of child foster care and abuse cases in Michigan is explored in this thorough and well-written series in the Detroit Free Press.  The articles describe what went wrong, who was at fault, and how the tragic death of young several year old Ricky Holloway could have been prevented.  Writer Jack Kresnack's meticulous review of government documents, extensive witness interviews, and analysis is worthy of journalistic awards.

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Amtrak Train Crash

      An Amtrack commuter train travelling from Michigan to Chicago crashed on November 20, 2007, injuring dozens.  The injured include five Amtrack employees who are reportedly hospitalized and in critical condition.                    

     Investigators from federal agencies and Amtrack are on the scene looking for answers on the cause of the accident.  Early reports suggest that the Amtrack train failed to stop and crashed into another railroad car that was stopped on the tracks.  Witnesses describe the crash as sounding "like an explosion."  Once the investigators determine who was at fault in the accident, the injured innocent passengers and employees can pursue civil claims against the negligent party.

 

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Michigan Dog Bite Lawyers: Dog Bite Lawyer

The families of two people killed in dog attacks in Fowlerville, Michigan have filed wrongful death lawsuits against the owner of the dogs.   The victims were attacked by four bulldogs that wandered away from the owner's property and attacked the victims as they walked near a road.  The dog bite lawsuit was filed in the Livingston County Circuit Court.

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Aqua Dots Recall: Michigan Personal Injury Lawyers

U.S. Safety Officials have recalled the popular Aqua Dots bead toy due to chldren becoming comatose after swallowing the toy.  There is apparently a chemical in the toy similiar to the "date rape drug" that can cause significant harm if ingested by a child.  The toy, manufactured in China, is being recalled from store shelves.  Parents who already have the toy in their home are encouraged to return it to the store of purchase or remove it from the home.  For children over the age of four playing with the toy, parents are encouraged to closely supervise children using the beads.

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Piizza Recalls Due to E-Coli fear

Cunsumers need to be on the lookout for another E-coli poisoning fear.  General Mills has recalled almost five million Totino's and Jeno's frozen pizzas with pepperoni toppings because the pepperoni may be contaminated with E. coli.   The possible E. coli contamination was uncovered by state and federal authorities investigating 21 E. coli-related illnesses in 10 states.

General Mills said nine of the 21 people who became ill between July 20 and October 10 have reported having eaten Totino's or Jeno's pizza with pepperoni topping at some point before becoming ill.

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Michigan Personal Injury Book Published

Highly regarded Michigan personal injury lawyer, Lawrence J. Buckfire of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., has published "The Ultimate Guide To Injury Cases in Michigan."  The book, written in plain English, teaches consumers about their legal rights, the legal process, and mistakes to avoid in personal injury lawsuits.  The firm specializes in all types of Michigan personal injury cases, inlcuding:

        • Michigan car and auto accidents
        • Michigan motorcycle accidents
        • Michigan truck accidents
        • Michigan slip and fall cases
        • Michigan dog bite cases
        • Michigan lead poisoning cases
        • Michigan No-Fault Insurance benefits cases
        • Michigan medical malpractice cases
        • Michigan birth defect and birth trauma cases

Consumers interested in the book can order the book for free from the firm web site at www.buckfirelaw.com or call the firm at 1-800-606-1717.

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Hospital Patient Burned at Henry Ford Macomb

A seventy-five year old woman who was hospitalized at Henry Ford Macomb Hsopital after a heart attack suffered serious facial burns due to a medical mistake.  The woman, who does not speak English, fell out of her bed and suffered facial injuries, including lacerations and a broken nose. 

While attempting the cauterize the wounds, the medical staff neglected to remove her oxygen mask.  As one could predict, this started a fire directly in her face and caused significant burn injuries.  The hospital acknowledged their negligence and promises to accept accountability, but their actual intentions remain to be seen at this time.

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Lead Paint In More Toys

The number of recalls due to lead paint found in toys, jewelry, and other children's products keeps growing.    Almost all of these products were manufactured in China and imported by large retail stores for sale to the general public.  A Yahoo news article today listed the most recent recalls for all of these products, which include:

• About 23,500 more necklaces, bracelets and pendants imported by TOBY N.Y.C. of New York. The recalled products were sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, A.J. Wright, Cracker Barrel and Shopko stores nationwide from August 2006 through August 2007.

• About 850 children's Spinning Wheel Necklace necklaces, produced by Rhode Island Novelty of Cumberland, R.I. http://www.rinovelty.com.

• Happy Giddy Gardening Tools and Children's Sunny Patch Chairs, imported by Target Corp. of Minneapolis, Minn. http://www.target.com.

• About 200,000 Thomas and Friends Wood Railway Toys and 800 Britain's "Knights of the Sword" series toys, distributed by RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.  http://recalls.rc2.com.

• About 16,000 children's toy rakes imported by Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio.  http://www.joann.com/.

• An estimated 10,000 Floor Puppet Theaters produced by Guidecraft Inc., of Englewood, N.J. http://www.guidecraft.com.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is tracking all of these products and the recalls.  The CPSC website has this information available to the public.

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Groups Voice Concern Over Nanoparticles' Health Risks

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Golfer Cannot Be Held Liable for Errant Ball

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Treatment Center Agrees to Pay Family of Suicide Victim

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