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Motor Vehicle
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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
Michigan Birth Injury Lawyers / Detroit Cerebral Palsy Cases
How can a Michigan lawyer help you take care of your child born with cerebral palsy or another birth injury caused by a medical mistake?
Raising a healthy child is difficult enough, but raising a special needs child poses additional significant challenges to parents. A child born with cerebral palsy or birth injury will often require both specialized education and housing accommodations, not to mention the significant lifetime medical expenses. And who will take of your child when you are no longer able to do it?
These questions and concerns cause parents of special needs children tremendous stress everyday of the week. There are often many sleepless nights. When the birth injury was caused by a medical error, the legal system can often provide parents the financial support necessary not only to raise their child, but to also to provide financial benefits for child's lifetime. Many birth injury lawsuits result in settlements well in excess of $2,000,000.00 for these very reasons. We can help you win your case!
Birth Injuries
One of the most common birth injuries is cerebral palsy and its variations. Erb's palsy and brachial plexus palsy. Cerebral palsy is defined as damage to the motor areas of the brain, usually occurring before, during or shortly after birth. Cerebral palsy may be acquired after the birth of a child. This results from damage to the brain in the first months, or years of life. The injury may be a brain infection (bacterial meningitis, viral encephalitis) or other infant brain injury following an accident.
Cerebral Palsy
Medical professionals are required to recognize changing conditions in the fetus and mother during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and immediately after birth. Failure to maintain an acceptable standard of treatment can result in a wide range of problems to the baby that can indicate cerebral palsy and other conditions, including:
- Poor sucking after birth
- Seizures that develop within 24 to 48 hours
- Poor muscle strength
- Blue or dusky skin at birth
- An infant who does not breathe at birth
- An infant who has problems maintaining temperature after birth
Common Causes of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, and brachial plexus palsy are usually caused by a reduction in oxygen or hypoxia during birth. These conditions often arise because of:
- A failure to order specific tests during pregnancy; and not interpreting these tests correctly
- A failure to perform a cesarean section in the presence of fetal distress
- A failure to deliver the infant when the membranes have been ruptured for more than 24 hours
- A failure to monitor the fetus, or to respond to signs of fetal distress
- A failure to act quickly when the waters broke, there was unexpected bleeding, labor failed to progress, or maternal blood pressure rose suddenly
Other medical mistakes that take place before or during birth include administering too much Pitocin, failing to refer the mother to a specialist when problems arose during pregnancy, and neglecting to have a pediatrician present at delivery during a high-risk pregnancy, all of which can lead to cerebral palsy.
Shoulder Dystocia
When excessive lateral traction is applied to the fetal neck region during delivery, shoulder dystocia can result. This can cause child's muscles to be torn, resulting in a limp arm. Improper use of forceps, turning the baby during its passage through the birth canal, and breach births are frequent causes of shoulder dystocia, and can usually be prevented. If your baby has been injured because of obstetrical malpractice before, during, and after birth, contact the birth injury lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. to discuss your
options.
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Statute of Limitations For Michigan Birth Injury Lawsuits
The statute of limitations for birth injury cases varies from state to state. In Michigan, you must file a lawsuit within two years after the minors 10th birthday. If you miss a deadline, your claim will be lost forever. To avoid these severe consequences, you should contact the Michigan birth injury lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. immediately.
Our No Fee Promise for Michigan Birth Injury / Cerebral Palsy Cases
We will represent you in your Michigan birth injury / cerebral palsy 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!
Contact a Michigan Birth Injury Lawyer - Michigan Cerebral Palsy Lawyer
If your child suffers from birth injuries, you should contact the Michigan birth injury firm of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. immediately. Call us now at (800) 606-1717 to speak with one of our experienced Michigan birth injury lawyers about your case.
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Contact a Southfield, Michigan, birth injury lawyer serving the greater Detroit area, Lansing, and the entire state
We represent Michigan personal injury clients in Detroit, Southfield, Pontiac, Troy, Warren, Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Lansing, East Lansing, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Rochester, Auburn Hills, Clarkston, Birmingham, Ferndale, Flint, Novi, Pontiac, Troy, Saginaw, Sterling Heights, Waterford, Wayne, Dearborn, Westland, Canton, Monroe, Ann Arbor, Mount Clemens, Livonia, Grayling, Grosse Pointe, St. Clair Shores, Brighton, Adrian, Allen Park, Clinton, Hamtramck, Northville, Garden City, Southgate, Harrison, Holland, Inkster, Allen Park, Belleville, Jackson, Madison Heights, Mount Pleasant, Oak Park, Okemos, Plymouth, Redford, Roseville, Romulus, Taylor, Wyandotte, Wyoming, Traverse City, Ypsilanti, Bad Axe, Northern Michigan, as well as residents of Wayne County, Kent County, Oakland County, Macomb County, Washtenaw County, Genesee County, Huron County, St. Clair County, Monroe County, Ingham County, Saginaw County, Livingston County, Lenawee County and all other Michigan counties.
Blog for Michigan Birth Injury Lawyers / Cerebral Palsy Cases
- Erbs Palsy Verdict Against St. John Hospital In Detroit- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury Lawyers Named Best In Detroit
- Cerebral Palsy From Asphyxia Lawsuit Settlement - Michigan Cerebral Palsy Lawyer
- Newborn & Fetal Distress Medical Malpractice Lawsuits in Michigan
- Cerbral Palsy & Birth Injury Lawyer Blog Site
- Cerebral Palsy & Birth Injury Lawyer Site Launched
- Lansing Lawyers for Personal Injury, Car Accidents, & Medical Malpractice
- Michigan Child Injury Lawyer Blog Launched
Library for Michigan Birth Injury Lawyers / Cerebral Palsy Cases:
- Neonatal & Newborn Distress Malpractice Lawsuits
Description: Michigan birth injury lawyers handling cases invovolving neonatal birth injuries and newborn distress for victims of medical malpractice against doctors, hospitals, and nursing staffs. - Birth Injuries & Birth Defects
Description: Michigan Birth injury lawyers handling Michigan birth defect cases involving cerebral palsy, shoulder dystocia, Erbs palsy, brachial plexus and other injuries in Michigan medical malpractice cases. - Mental Retardation From Birth Injuries
Description: Mental retardation-Michigan birth injury lawyers handling cases involving medical malpractice before, during, and after birth that cause mental retardation. - Sepsis Infections
Description: Sepsis-Michigan birth injury lawyers handling medical malpractice cases related to the failure of hospitals to diagnose and treat sepsis infections in newborns. - Fetal Distress & Malpractice
Description: Fetal distress-Michigan birth injury medical malpractice lawyers handling cases involving fetal distress and birth trauma for babies, children, and their families. - Hydrocephalus & Medical Malpractice
Description: Hydrocephalus Lawyers-Michigan medical malpractice lawyers representing parents and their children in hydrocephalus malpractice cases.
Frequent Questions for Michigan Birth Injury Lawyers / Cerebral Palsy Cases:
What is a birth trauma case?
- 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?
- 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?
Web Resources for Michigan Birth Injury Lawyers / Cerebral Palsy Cases:
- Michigan Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury Lawyer Blog
Description: Michigan cerebral palsy birth injury lawyer blog site dedicated to the rights of children and their families who have been the victim of medical malpractice causing cerebral palsy, erbs palsy, shoulder dystocia, brain damage, mental retardation and other birth defects and conditions.
- Michigan Child Injury Lawyer Blog
Description: Michigan child injury lawyer blog site with important information and resources on injury and accident cases involving babies, infants, and children.
- Cerebral Palsy Attorney
Description: United National Cerebral Palsy Lawyer is an education and resource-based site that deals with many aspects of Cerebral Palsy. The website offers in depth information on causes, treatment options, useful
links, as well as legal remedies - Michigan Department of Human Services
Description: Site for the state's Adult Protective Services department
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Personal Injury Case Results
- $3,750,000-Michigan medical malpractice settlement against Ann Arbor hospital
- $1,950,000-Detroit cerebral palsy settlement against hospital
- $1,800,000-Detroit truck accident settlement for traumatic brain injury victim
- $1,600,000-Michigan Wrongful death settlement for truck/pedestrian accident
- $1,425,000- Detroit slip and fall settlement for closed head injury victim
- $1,400,000-Michigan child lead poisoning settlement
- $1,375,000-Detroit car accident settlement for spinal cord injury victim
- $1,100,000-Detroit Motorcycle accident settlement against trucking company
- $675,000-Flint truck accident settlement for orthopedic injuries
- $625,000-Michigan medical malpractice settlement for the wrongful death against a Pontiac hospital
- $375,000-Lansing Auto No-Fault Insurance Settlement
- $225,000-Dog bite to child’s face in Warren