Our Lansing dog bite lawyers represent victims of dog bites and attacks.  Many of the victims of these attacks are youn children.  In fact, children who are younger than 10 years represent the high-risk group for dog attacks.

 In particular, children tend to underestimate the danger arising from dogs because they are more inexperienced than adults in their interaction with dogs. This is confirmed by studies showing that children are more likely than adults to sustain canine bite wounds.   They are also more likely to approach strange dogs or to attempt to pet a dog than an adult.

 The injuries suffered by a child from a dog bite are often very serious. Children are frequently bitten in the facial region and require plastic surgery later on in life.  Depending on the age of the child at the time of the attack, many surgeons will not perform surgical revisions until the child reaches early adulthood.  This means that many times, children will go through the embarrassment and humiliation of the scar through adolescence, a period in which they are very self-conscious of their appearance. 

The consequences of a dog bite trauma often have an affect on a child and for years after the incident.  This often impacts them both socially and emotionally.  Many child dog bite victims even suffer from post-traumtic stress syndrome and have nightmares about their attack.  Hence, dog bites of children represent a serious medical and public health issue.

Child dog bite victims do have legal rights to pursue compensation for their injuries.  This includes payment of medical expenses, plastic surgery expenses, and for their psychological damages suffered from the attack.  This includes the affect that a scar has on a child’s self-esteem.  The owner or keeper of the dog is liable for these damages under Michigan law.

For more information on the rights of dog bite victims, call us at (800) 606-1717 and request our FREE book, “The Ultimate Michigan Dog Bite & Animal Attack Handbook.”  We’ll send it out right away.

We recently settled an Ingham County lawsuit for clients who were injured in a Lansing area car accident.  The accident victims were a husband and wife who suffered shoulder injuries when their car was struck by an uninsured driver.  The uninsured driver was negligent and caused the accident.

Our clients had their auto insurance policy through Auto Owners Insurance Company.  Their policy provided for Michigan No-Fault Insurance Benefits and Uninsured Motorists Benefits.  The insurance company underpaid some benefits and neglected to pay required medical expenses.  Through the settlement, they agreed to pay the medical providers their fees and charges related to the injuries suffered in the car accident.

Because the negligent driver was not insured, we made a claim for Uninsured Motorists Benefits for the accident victims against their own policy.  These claims were for their personal injuries suffered in the accident.  The insurance company paid a settlement for these benefits as well.

This case demonstrates the importance of drivers in Michigan purchasing uninsured motorist coverage on your auto insurance policy.  Because there is a significant number of uninsured drivers in Michigan, it is necessary to have this coverage to protect yourself in the event of an accident.

If you would like more information about your rights after a Lansing injury or accident, you can order our FREE book, “The Ultimate Guide To Injury Cases in Michigan” by clicking on the book link. We will send it out immediately along with other important information.

For more information about Lansing injury or accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com. If you would like to speak with one of our Lansing injury or accident attorneys about your case, feel free to call us anytime at (800) 606-1717 or simply submit this contact form and we will get back to you quickly.

Our Lansing medical malpractice lawyers handle medical negligence cases against doctors, hospitals, clinics and nursing homes in the Lansing area and throughout Ingham 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.

We are Michigan personal injury and accident lawyers that counsel injury victims and their families  in  the Lansing area.   We have the highest possible legal rating for ability and integrity.  Each one of our five dedicated personal injury lawyers has significant experience in handling cases just like yours.  

We choose to handle a small amount of select cases so that we can offer high-quality personalized service to our clients using exerienced trial attorneys, not paralegals.  As a result, we are able to provide the best possible legal representation while still maintaining excellent communications with our clients.

 Types of Lansing Accident & Injury Cases

We handle all types of Lansing area accident and injury cases, including:

• Car Accidents
• Semi-Truck Accidents
• Bus Accidents
• Boating Accidents & Jet Ski Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Pedestrian Injury Accidents
• Hit & Run Auto Accidents
• No-Fault Insurance Benefit Claims
• Wrongful Death Lawsuits
• Traumatic Brain Injury & Closed Head Injuries
• Spinal Cord Injury, Quadraplegia, Paralysis
• Medical Malpractice & Negligence Cases
• Nursing Home Neglect  Lawsuits
• Slip and Fall Accidents/Trip and Fall Injuries
• Dog Bites Injuries & Attacks
• Food Poisoning

We value our reputation for integrity and skill and enjoy an outstanding track record of success. We do not charge any legal fees unless we are able to obtain a recovery for you.

Contact Our Lansing Accident Lawyers

To speak with an experienced Lansing injury and accident lawyer,  call us  now at (800) 606-1717.