Our Michigan motorcycle accident lawyers represent bikers injured throughout the State of Michigan.  The injuries suffered in these accidents are severe and many times catastrophic.  For the injured biker, it is essential that the best motorcycle accident lawyer be selected to handle the case. 

The motorcycle laws in Michigan are complex and choosing a lawyer without the necessary specialized knowledge can simply ruin the claims and diminish the likelihood of a great settlement.  But how does an injured biker decided which lawyer should be chosen for the case?

Do all lawyers in Michigan know how to handle motorcycle accident and injury cases?

No.  The insurance laws in Michigan regarding motorcycle accidents and auto accidents are very confusing  and change on a daily basis.  The No-Fault law was created in 1973 and there have been over 2,000 written court opinions regarding these laws. 

The fact that Attorney Ernie drafted a will for your uncle or that Lawyer Linda handled your cousin’s divorce case does not make them qualified to handle a motorcycle accident case.  Many attorneys who claim to be specialists in motorcycle accident cases do not know the intricacies of the laws relating to motorcycle accident cases. 

While many lawyers will offer to represent you in your case, it is important to choose a lawyer to represent you that handles serious motorcycle accident injury cases everyday and has significant experience and expertise in representing injury victims.  Lawyers without this knowledge and experience may not be familiar with or even understand these laws and its many technicalities, which could cause you to lose your benefits and your opportunity to obtain a settlement in your case.

 How do you find the best motorcycle accident lawyer for your case?

 The best way to find the right lawyer is to know the right questions to ask before you hire a lawyer for your case.  These questions are a good start:

 1.         What experience do you have handling serious motorcycle accident injury claims?

2.         Have you ever written a book, like this one, on motorcycle accidents and insurance claims?

3.         Have you ever spoken to groups of other lawyers and professionals about  accident cases and  insurance laws?

4.         Do you have a website with information on motorcycle accident cases and free forms that I can print to make my insurance claims?

5.         What kinds of settlements have you received for your clients?

 The lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. will give you honest answers to these questions.  Our firm has represented injury victims and their families throughout the State of Michigan for almost forty years.  Our lawyers have the thorough knowledge, expertise, and experience in handling these cases and understand how to handle difficult cases and best represent our clients.  

Contact Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

To learn more about your rights and to choose the motorcycle accident lawyer for your case, call our office at (800) 606-1717.  You should also request our FREE BOOK, “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook.”  We’ll send it out right away.

Our Flint medical malpractice lawyers handle medical negligence cases against doctors, hospitals, clinics and nursing homes in the Flint area and throughout Genesee  County.  According to the American Medical Association, every year in the United States more than 80,000 people die because of medical malpractice.   Many of these deaths give rise to a medical malpractice lawsuit and a wrongful death lawsuit.

 What is medical malpractice?

 Basically, medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional or health care institution is negligent and causes harm or damage to their patient.  This includes doctors, nurses, clinics and hospitals.

 Medical negligence can arise from something that was done (a negligent act) or something that was not done (an omission).  For example, if a surgeon cuts the wrong artery during a surgery, this might be considered a negligent act.  Likewise, if a doctor fails to order necessary x-rays or lab testing, this is also negligence but is considered to be an omission.

 What are the different types of medical malpractice?

 There are many types of medical malpractice for both negligent acts and or omissions.  The most common types are:

•  Birth injuries
• Surgical errors
• Operating room mistakes
• Anesthesia mistakes
• Radiology errors & misread x-rays
• Nursing negligence
• Patient Falls
• Medication mistakes
• Hospital infections
• Misdiagnosis

 What are the rights of victims of medical malpractice?

 Medical malpractice laws are designed to protect patients’ rights to seek compensation if they are injured as a result of medical malpractice. Under Michigan law, you can seek compensation for any injury caused by medical malpractice.  However, these cases generally take a lot of time and money to litigate and try, so it is usually unrealistic to seek damages, or sue for any injury or damage that is minor or heals quickly.  Medical malpractice that causes death to the patient gives rise to a Michigan Wrongful Death Lawsuit.

How much time to I have to file a Michigan medical malpractice case?

 Generally in Michigan, you have 2 years to make a medical malpractice claim from the time the negligent act or omission; but there are many variables with this particular Statute of Limitations.  It is essential to contact a lawyer immediately so that you do not miss any important deadlines that can destroy your case.

 When should I contact a medical malpractice lawyer?

 If you believe you have a medical malpractice claim, it is important to consult with an experienced Michigan medical malpractice lawyer who can help you determine if you have a claim that under Michigan law.  The sooner you contact the lawyer, the better so that an investigation can be started immediately and to protect your claims under the Statute of Limitations.

 For more information, you should request our FREE BOOK, “The Ultimate Michigan Medical Malpractice Handbook” and call us at (800) 606-1717.