The summer will be here soon, and before you know it it will be that time of the year to celebrate our nations’ independence with family and friends. However, many dangers lie in the use of fireworks. Injuries in a fireworks accident are not uncommon. In fact in 2008 alone there was an estimated amount of 7,000 injuries due to fireworks.

To eliminate injuries and educate the public on safe and responsible use of consumer fireworks, our Michigan personal injury accident lawyers want to share with you some safety tips for the Fourth of July season. Provided by The National Council on Fireworks Safety.

1) Use fireworks outdoors only

2) Only persons over the age of 12 should handle sparklers of any type.

3) Always have water handy. ( A hose or bucket)

4) Only use fireworks as intended– don’t’ try to alter or combine them.

5) Never relight a “dud” firework –wait 20 minutes and then soak in a pail of water.

6) Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a “designated shooter.”

7) Obey local laws—do not use illegal fireworks or explosives.

Following these tips will help you and your family safely celebrate the 4th of July.

If you or a family member suffer serious injuries after a Michigan fireworks accident due to the negligence of another person or a defective firework, call our office to discuss your case. Call (800) 606-1717 to speak with one our experienced Michigan personal injury accident lawyers now.

The decade long push for anti-bullying legislation continues as proposed legislation has recently made it to the senate floor. Our Michigan personal injury lawyers realize what a rare opportunity this is.  

School bullying happens nearly everyday and with this bill if passed can help limit these occurrences. The abundance of Michigan student bullying lawsuits is unfortunate, and needs to be decreased.  Schools should do more to prevent student bullying, and this legislation is planning on taking steps forward. Some critics argue, “The bill won’t be effective” and are correct to an extent. However, while the bill may not affect a student directly, it will however affect school staff directly and immediately. Therefore, the bill will have an indirect effect on a student through the medium of school administrators. It is important this bill gets passed so school bullying can stop.

In accordance with student bullying becoming a growing issue, our Michigan personal injury attorneys created a student bullying infographic. The infographic displays student bullying statistics and facts in the United States.  

Our Michigan personal injury lawyers actively pursue lawsuits in several cases for parents and children who are being bullied in Michigan schools. If you or your child suffers injuries due to bullying in a Michigan school, contact our office immediately to discuss your legal rights. Contact us now at (800) 606-1717.

Our Michigan personal injury lawyers recently filed a St. Clair Shores swimming pool accident lawsuit on behalf of a two year old child.  Due to the swimming pool accident, she suffers catastrophic brain injuries that have left her unable to walk, talk, or otherwise communicate.  The pool was located in the backyard of a home owned by a friend of the family. The two year old girl climbed into the pool and was submersed under water for an unspecified amount of time.  No date has been set for a jury trial and there is an ongoing criminal investigation of the incident.

Our firm has obtained significant settlements in cases involving serious injury and wrongful death related to Michigan swimming pool accidents. An early investigation is the key to winning these cases. It is important to hire a Michigan swimming pool attorney as soon as possible after a Michigan swimming pool accident to begin working on the case. Call us now at (800) 606-1717.

I read a story in the news today about an Ypsilanti teen critically injured in a hayride accident in Hamburg Township on October 17th. According to witnesses, the 14-year-old boy fell off the hayride wagon and was pinned under the trailer, near the axle. According to police, the boy had major head trauma and may have been crushed by the weight of the trailer. He was airlifted to University of Michigan Medical Center where he is in critical condition. Police are still investigating this accident.

If you would like more information about your legal rights after a Michigan injury accident, medical malpractice, wrongful death case, or other 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 Michigan injury and accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com. If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan personal injury 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.

The dangers of electrical and powerlines in Michigan because more prevalent this type of year.  This is because many summer storms knock down powerlines and they become a significant hazard to those in the area of a downed line.  Also, many workers, like painters and tree trimmers, come into contact with lines and can be electrocuted if the lines are not properly repaired or insultated.

The results of these injuries are often catastrophic, resulting in lifetime injuries and even death.  Under Michigan law, the electric company and the owner of the electrical lines can be held accountable for injuries to an electrocution victim.  Liability can be assessed for sagging power lines, downed power lines that are not promptly repaired, and power lines that are not properly insulated.

Courts have held that electric companies must use reasonable care to protect the general public from their wires. If a power line sags, runs too close to a house, or gets knocked down during a storm, the electric company may be responsible for any injury that occurs.

To pursue a case, it is necessary to choose a lawyer that understands the legal and technical issues relating to electrical accidents and powerline accidents.  It is also essential to hire a lawyer as soon as possible after an accident so that an investigation can be conducted before the electrical company can control the witnesses and the evidence.

For more information about our Michigan personal injury and accident law firm, visit www.Buckfirelaw.com or call us at (800) 606-1717.