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Royal Oak Infant Dies Due To Crib Entrapment - Nap Nanny Baby Recliner Recall

Admin Buckfire — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:03:05 +0000

Our Michigan child injury lawyers are reporting that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety (CPSC) and Baby Matters LLC are recalling 30,000 Nap Nanny portable baby recliners. According to the CPSC, a 4-month-old girl from Royal Oak died due to being entrapped between the baby recliner and the crib bumper, when the Nap Nanny was used in a crib. There was another incident that CPSC and Baby Matters were aware of when an infant suffered a cut to the forehead due to entrapment between the baby recliner and the crib.

The CPSC also reports that there were 22 reports of infants hanging or falling out of the Nap Nanny as well and recommends not placing a Nap Nanny baby recliner inside a crib or any other type of confined area.

Consumers who purchased a first generation Nap Nanny model, without “D”-rings, and second generation Nap Nanny model, with “D”-rings, should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Baby Matters at (888) 240-4282 or visit the firm’s website at www.napnanny.com/recall to find out more information.

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Two Million Drop-Side Cribs Being Recalled Due To Infant Safety Concerns

Admin Buckfire — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:51:05 +0000

Our Michigan child injury lawyers are reporting that drop side cribs manufactured by from Evenflo, Delta Enterprise Corp., Child Craft, Jardine Enterprises, LaJobi, Million Dollar Baby, and Simmons Juvenile Products are all being recalled. All together, more than two million cribs were recalled. The safety concern is that the drop-sides of the crib could malfunction or detach from the crib posing a serious threat to an infants safety.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) , there have been no deaths linked to the recalled cribs, however, there were more than 250 reports of drop-sides detaching or falling and at least 16 entrapments of infants. Anyone with these dropside cribs should stop using them immediately and call the manufacturer for repair kits to immobilize the drop-side or information to make the cribs safer and more secure.

Parents of children have legal rights. If your child suffered an injury due to a defective crib, you should contact our office immediately to discuss your case. Call us now at (800) 606-1717. You should also request our FREE BOOK, “Little Kids, Big Accidents,” which is a parent’s guide to child injury cases in Michigan. You can request it at http://www.BuckfireLaw.com We will send out the book immediately to you.

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Muskegon Bike/Car Accident Injures Young Girl

Admin Buckfire — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:23:13 +0000

I read a story in the news yesterday about a 9 year old girl who was injured in a Muskegon accident. The young girl was struck by a car at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Houston Avenue while riding a bicycle. According to police, the girl was transported to a local hospital and treated for injuries to her arm.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident and wish the young girl a speedy recovery with no permanent damages.

Parents of children do have legal rights. If your child suffers injuries due to a Michigan car accident or bike accident, you should contact our office immediately to discuss your case. Contact us now at (800) 606-1717 and speak with one of our experienced Michigan child injury lawyers.

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.

BUCKFIRE & BUCKFIRE, P.C. is a Michigan personal injury law firm and is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time of the posting of the article. The information contained in this article is from online news sources and any perceived misstatements should be attributed to those sources as we did not complete any investigation of the accident. If you believe that the information is inaccurate and would like it changed or would like this post completely removed from the site, please let us know and we will do our best to promptly accommodate your request. We are very sensitive to these requests.

If you were involved in this accident or a similar accident and have questions about your legal rights and options, it is important that you contact a reputable law firm. Please make sure that any Michigan law firm that you contact has significant experience in handling these types of accident and injury cases and has an excellent track record of successful settlements and jury verdicts. We also suggest that the attorney you contact provides you with a free initial consultation.

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Muskegon ORV Accident Causes Fatal Death To Young Boy

Admin Buckfire — Wed, 26 May 2010 12:59:54 +0000

I read a tragic story in the paper recently about an 11 year old boy who died in a Muskegon County ORV accident on Saturday, May 22nd while attempting to use a recently excavated ramp on a Motorcross track in the area. According to Michigan State Police, the boy was found on the ground unresponsive near the four-wheeler he had been driving. The boy was riding with another person, but the accident took place when the other person left the area for a brief period of time.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. This is simply a terrible accident that should have never happened.

ATVs and ORVs provide great thrill and excitement to riders but can pose significant safety risks to both riders and occupants. Tragic accidents are reported all throughout the summer months in Michigan for ORV accidents. Many of these involve ATV or ORV rollover accidents and others involve collisions with other vehicles.

If you would like more information about your legal rights after a Michigan injury accident, 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.

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Michigan Child Injury Lawyers Handling Cases Involving Child Accidents, Injuries, & Medical Malpractice

Admin Buckfire — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:11:29 +0000

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

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. This enables us to provide the best possible legal representation while maintaining excellent relationships with our clients.

We have recovered millions of dollars in settlements for child injury victims and their families!

Types of Child Accident & Injury Cases

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

Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Bus Accidents
Boat Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
No-Fault Insurance
Wrongful Death Cases
Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Medical Malpractice Cases
Nursing Home Negligence Cases
Slip and Fall Accidents
Dog Bites & Attacks
Food Poisoning
Day care accidents & injuries
School injuries
Playground injuries

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 Michigan Child Injury Lawyers

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

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Child Brain Injury Lawsuit Filed For Children

Admin Buckfire — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:52:28 +0000

Our Michigan child injury lawyers recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of brothers age 6 and 7 who were two and three years old respectively when they suffered their lead poisoning. Their family was renting a home in Battle Creek at the time. The Calhoun County Health Department conducted a lead investigation as a result of the lead poisoning. The rental property had lead hazards on the interior and exterior. The minor plaintiffs have cognitive deficits and brain damage as a result of their lead poisoning. No date has been set for trial.

Children are especially vulnerable to the effects of lead poisoning for several reasons. First, children absorb lead into their system at a much higher rate than adults. Unlike adults who secrete the majority of lead entering their system, children retain a substantial portion in their system. The child’s body accepts the lead into the system believing that it is iron, which is necessary for the development and growth of the child.

Parents of children who suffer lead poisoning injuries do have legal rights. Contact us now at (800) 606-1717 if your child suffers from lead poisoning to discuss your case and speak with one of our experienced Michigan child injury attorneys.

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Does A Legal Claim Exist In Michigan For Children?

Admin Buckfire — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:54:14 +0000

A child may have a legal claim arising from an injury accident. A legal claim arises when the child is entitled to compensation for the injuries and damages proximately caused by the accident. Whether a child has a legal claim for injuries sustained in an accident will depend on many different factors.

Generally, a child will only have a legal right to recover compensation if the injuries were caused by another party’s negligence. In Michigan, the term “negligence” is defined as a person’s failure to exercise “ordinary care,” or the kind of care that would be deemed appropriate in the particular situation that led to the child’s injury. Not only can a person be found negligent, but so can a corporations and governmental agencies.

Oftentimes, it is easy to determine whether a party was negligent, such as when a driver runs a stop sign or fails to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. The violation of a known rule, statute, or regulation can also provide evidence of a party’s negligence. For example, if a person injures a child and also violates a statute or regulation while doing so, that violation may be admissible in a subsequent trial to prove that the person was negligent.

Parents of children do have legal rights. If your child suffers injuries due to an accident, you shold contact our office immediately to discuss your case. Call us now at (800) 606-1717 to speak with one of our experienced Michigan child injury lawyers.

You should also request our FREE BOOK, “Little Kids, Big Accidents,” which is a parent’s guide to child injury cases in Michigan. You can request it at http://www.Buckfirelaw.com We will send the book immediately to you.

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Michigan Child Lead Poisoning Injuries & Hazards

Admin Buckfire — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:16:49 +0000

Lead-based paint is the biggest lead hazard in our environment. The primary source of the lead is through chipping and peeling lead-based paint and through the inhalation of dust particles. The federal government estimates that lead paint is present in three our of four homes built before 1978, but only homes that are not properly maintained constitute potential hazards to children.

The biggest hazards are often on window sills and in window troughs, where there is frequent friction which causes the old paint to peel and chip. Other primary sources include outdoor porches and soil around the home, where children often play with paint chips that have fallen from the exterior of the property. More recently, toys imported from China have been found to contain lead paint and this has raised additional concerns.

Children who suffer lead poisoning have several possible legal claims. The primary defendant in these cases are landlords who rented homes or apartments to the child’s family and failed to properly maintain the lead based paint surfaces inside or outside the home. A child who is lead poisoned as a result can file a lawsuit alleging that the landlord violated the duty to provide safe and sanitary housing and also violated Michigan statutes and local ordinances.

Other claims for child lead poisoning can be brought against property management companies, maintenance companies, and other locations where a child is lead poisoned, like a school or daycare center. Additionally, if a child is poisoned due to a defective toy or other product, a claim can be made against the maker, distributor, and seller of the product.

Parents of children do have legal rights. If your child suffers lead poisoning injuries, you should contact our office immediately to discuss your case. Call us now at (800) 606-1717 to speak with one of our experienced Michigan child lead poisoning attorneys.

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Lead Poisoning Injuries - Michigan Child Injury Lawyer

Admin Buckfire — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:41:02 +0000

Lead poisoning is a devastating injury to children throughout the United States. Lead is a neurotoxin that affects a young child’s developing central nervous system. Children are especially vulnerable to the effects of lead poisoning.

The degree of lead exposure is measured by a blood test. Most often, the diagnosis of lead poisoning is discovered through routine health department tests or pre-school admission examinations. Blood lead levels are measured in “micrograms” or lead per “deciliter” of blood, or”ug/dL.” As determined by the Center for Disease Control, any level over 10 ug/dL is considered to be an elevated level and a child would be at risk. A level over 20 ug/dL is considered high and requires full medical evaluation. A level over 40 ug/dL requires prompt medical attention and a level over 70 ug/dL is critical and can result in coma or even death.

The injuries caused by lead poisoning are well documented. The effects are permanent and irreversible and often become more noticeable as a child ages and the tasks in school become more difficult. A common diagnosis of lead poisoned children is attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity (ADHD), learning problems, speech and language impairments, and decreased IQ. and brain. The treatment for lead consists of removing a poisoned child from the environment, provided a high iron diet, and quite often includes chelation therapy.

Parents of children do have legal rights. If your child suffers lead poisoning injuries, you should contact our office immediately to discuss your case. Call us now at (800) 606-1717 to speak with one of our experienced Michigan child lead poisoning attorneys.

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Michigan Child Medical Malpractice Cases

Admin Buckfire — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:33:53 +0000

Children who are victims of medical malpractice often suffer significant injury or death during the birthing process. Birth injuries include cerebral palsy, shoulder dystocia, Erb’s palsy and other injuries that arise during pregnancy or at the time of birth. Defects and neurological injuries caused at or before birth often affect the child and the family for a lifetime.

Medical negligence cases involving children include death and permanent brain damage. Because medical negligence cases are often settled or resolved confidentially, there is no reliable database to show the actual number of children who are victims of medical negligence. Many times the negligence goes unreported due to the parents’ unawareness and/or because the child’s injuries are less than catastrophic or severe.

The legal basis for most medical malpractice cases is the failure of the medical provider to timely diagnose and treat a medical condition or illness. The most common types of conditions or illnesses that give rise to a child medical malpractice case include:

Birth Injuries & Defects
Cerebral Palsy
Erb’s Palsy
Shoulder Dystocia
Jaundice
Meningitis
Pneumonia
Appendicitis
Testicular Torsion
Lyme’s Disease
Hip Dysplasia

Parent of children do have legal rights. If your child suffers injuries due to a medical malpractice, you should contact our office immediately to discuss your case. Call us now at (800) 606-1717 to speak with one of our experienced Michigan child medical malpractice attorneys.

You should also request our FREE BOOK, “Little Kids, Big Accidents,” which is a parent’s guide to child injury cases inMichigan. You can request it at http://www.Buckfirelaw.com We will send the book immediately to you.

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