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Motor Vehicle
Negligence
Medical Negligence
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
Michigan Lead Poisoning Lawyers Represent Victims of Lead Paint Poisoning
Top Lawyers in Michigan and Ohio for lead poisoning cases
Attorneys Lawrence J. Buckfire and Robert J. Lantzy are regarded as the top Michigan child lead poisoning lawyers in the State of Michigan and northern Ohio. Their efforts in the courtroom have helped hundreds of lead poisoned children and their families seek justice and fair compensation for their injuries. Their efforts in the community have assisted medical providers and health departments with their education and prevention goals.
The hazards of lead paint poisoning have been known throughout the world since the early 1900's. However, it was not until 1978 that the use of lead paint became illegal in the United States after it was banned by the EPA. Most cases of child lead poisoning result from the ingestion and inhalation of lead based paint and particles. However, other sources of lead, such as vinyl mini-blinds and toys may also be a source of lead hazards.
Michigan Child Lead Poisoning
The Centers for Disease Control defines child lead poisoning as an elevated blood lead level greater than 9 micrograms per deciliter. Lead poisoning in children is typically detected through routine blood tests at annual exams. Many children have no symptoms at the time that they are lead poisoned, other than common child complaints like stomach pain or loss of appetite. Problems with behavior, learning, and development typically surface as the child progresses through elementary school.
Child Lead Poisoning Injuries
- Learning disabilites
Loss of IQ points
Speech problems
Developmental delays
Loss of earning capacity
Hyperactivity and attention disorder (ADHD)
Delinquent and criminal behavior - Brain Damage
- Wrongful Death
Because of the injuries caused by lead poisoning, many children will be unable to achieve their full intellectual potential and earning potential. Such children may need special education services for many years. For these reasons, the damages sustained by a lead poisoned child are significant. Many communities have excellent support groups for parents and family members of children diagnosed with the disease.
Landlords and Lead Poisoning
Landlords typically deny any knowledge of lead hazards in the home, despite local and federal regulations that require them to give notice of potential hazards to the tenant. Many landlords also refuse to abate or cover the hazards and demand that the tenants undertake these actions, which is clearly contrary to Michigan law.
After a child is diagnosed with an elevated blood lead level, the diagnosing doctor or clinic sends a notice to the health department to perform an inspection to determine the source of the child's lead poisoning. Both the Michigan Department of Community Health and the Ohio Department of Health oversee county health departments to implement state procedures for inspections of properties. Many larger cities, like the City of Detroit, have their own lead poisoning prevention programs. It is often through these lead risk assessments that the paint hazards are identified in the landlord's rental property.
Through document requests and depositions, our attorneys have been able to establish clear liability against the landlords. Many landlords are also held liable for their failure to provide their tenants with the required lead disclosure forms and pamphlets on child lead poisoning. The insurance companies for the landlords have paid significant settlements because of our efforts.
FREE Child Injury Book By Michigan Lead Poisoning Lawyer
Our own book written by Michigan lead poisoning lawyer Lawrence J. Buckfire, "Little Kids, BIG ACCIDENTS," is a parents' guide to child injury cases in Michigan. It educates parents and guardians, in plain English, about the legal rights of injured children in Michigan. We'll send it to you for FREE!
Statute of Limitations For Michigan Child Lead Poisoning Lawsuits
The statute of limitations for Michigan child injury cases varies from case to case. In Michigan, a lawsuit must be filed by the child's 19th birthday before the case is lost. This allows the child to make his own decisions after becoming a legal adult to file a lawsuit. If the case involves injuries to a younger child, it is usually not a good idea to wait that long to file a lawsuit due to the difficulty of finding witnesses and other evidence that is necessary to prove and win your case. It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible even if you are only considering filing a lawsuit so that the claims are not later destroyed due to a missed deadline.
Our No Fee Promise For Michigan Child Lead Poisoning Cases
We will represent you in your Michigan car accident case under our Michigan lead poisoning 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 Leading Michigan Lead Poisoning Lawyer
Parents of children injured in an accident should contact the Michign Child Injury Lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Our office will start working on your case immediately and begin gathering the witness statements and evidence to prove and win your case. Call us now at (800) 606-1717 or simply submit this contact form to speak with one of our experienced Michigan lead poisoning lawyers.
They have successfully handled child lead poisoning cases throughout all major cities in Michigan, including Detroit, Lansing, Flint, Muskegon, Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Kalamazoo, Monroe, and Pontiac. They have also handled numerous cases throughout Ohio, including Cleveland, Toledo, and Sandusky.
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Blog for Michigan Child Lead Poisoning Lawyers
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- Detroit Lead Poisoning Lawsuit Filed - Brain Injury - Toxic Tort
- Detroit Lawyer Files Lead Poisoning Lawsuit - Brain Injury
- Detroit Lead Poisoning Lawsuit Filed - Child Brain Injury
- Michigan Child Brain Injury Lawsuit Filed For Lead Poisoning
- Brain Injury Lawsuit For Toxic Tort
- Antrim County Lead Poisoning Lawsuit Filed - Brain Injury - Toxic Tort
- Michigan Lead Poisoning Lawsuit Filed - Brain Injury - Toxic Tort
Library for Michigan Child Lead Poisoning Lawyers:
- Old Paint in Homes is Biggest Hazard
Lead paint in older homes, not toys, is still the biggest threat to young children. - Realtor Liable for Lead Poisoning [PDF]
Michigan Court of Appeals held that defendant was acting as a "de facto" real estate agent and could be held liable for lead poisoning injuries - Rule Fact Sheet [PDF]
Frequent Questions for Michigan Child Lead Poisoning Lawyers:
- My child was lead poisoned in an old Detroit rental home due peeling paint inside and outside the house. Does he have case?
Case Results for Michigan Child Lead Poisoning Lawyers:
- $1,400,000 Detroit, Michigan lawyer settlement
- $650,000 -Detroit lead poisoning settlement
- $650,000 - Detroit lead poisoned child settlement
- $650,000 -Detroit lead paint poisoning settlement
- $625,000 Michigan lead paint poisoning settlement
Awarded: $1,400,000
Awarded: $650,000
Awarded: $650,000
Awarded: $650,000
Awarded: $625,000
Videos about Michigan Child Lead Poisoning Lawyers:
Web Resources for Michigan Child Lead Poisoning Lawyers:
- Michigan Department of Community Health
Description: The Lead Hazard Remediation and Child Lead Poisoning Prevention site has important information on lead poisoning issues in Michigan, including listings of certified lead paint inspectors and risk assessors.
- Michigan Lead Safe Housing Registry
Description: A list of family residences in counties throughout the State of Michigan that have been determined to be "lead safe."
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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