Michigan brain injury lawyer is reporting a tragic story in the news about a Kalamazoo car accident that took place on Monday, December 13th on Sprinkle Road near East Michigan Avenue.  According to police Karen Fleckenstein, lost control of her vehicle while driving along Sprinkle Road and slid sideways into the path of a pickup truck.  Fleckenstein, who was pregnant at the time of the auto accident, suffers head injuries and lost the fetus as a result. Fleckinstein’s daughter, who was also in the car at the time of the accident was killed.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident. My condolences and sympathies go out to the family of the deceased victim and the injured mother.

Our Michigan auto accident attorneys advise victims of their legal rights. For this type of Michigan accident, the family members of the deceased child may be able to make a claim for Survivor Loss Benefits. This can include payment of funeral expenses and loss of other services.

The injured individual can submit a claim for Michigan No-Fault insurance benefits. No-Fault benefits will cover their medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, and other benefits related to injuries suffered in the accident. The injured person can claim these benefits even if they did not have a Michigan automobile insurance policy.

On April 11, 2010 at the Dearborn Ritz Carlton, the Brain Injury Association of Michigan held its 12^th annual Spring Tribute Legacy Society dinner to support individuals who have suffered brain injuries. The Brain Injury Association of Michigan’s mission is to enhance the lives of those affected by brain injury through education, advocacy, research and local support groups, and to reduce the incidence of brain injury through prevention.

Tickets to the event had to be purchased and all money raised went towards the Association’s many programs that support persons with brain injury and their families. The Southfield law firm, Buckfire and Buckfire, P.C. Michigan brain injury attorneys were proud attendees of this event.

 The event turned out to be a success with over 800 people attending. Deborah L. Newton and Steen Siporin were both recognized for their dedication, leadership and personal commitment to enhancing the quality of life for persons with brain injury and their families.

The dinner was hosted by Lila Lazarus, an award-winning journalist who has anchored the news in Michigan, Maryland, and Massachusetts and the night ended extraordinarily with the very famous best selling author, Mitch Albom as guest speaker.

 The Michigan brain injury lawyers of Buckfire and Buckfire, P.C. was honored to be invited to attend this event and will continue to promote awareness and support for the Brain Injury Association of Michigan. The firm is dedicated to eliminate accidents in Michigan that cause individuals to suffer traumatic injuries such as brain injury.

 If you or a family member suffers brain injuries due to a Michigan accident, contact our office now at (800) 606-1717 to speak with an experienced Michigan brain injury lawyer about your case. We will begin working on your case immediately gathering all the evidence needed to prove and win your case.

We recently filed a traumatic brain injury lawsuit on behalf of a client injured in a Detroit pedestrian accident.  Our client, a thirty year old mother of two children, was self-employed braiding hair for customers at her home.  On October 20, 2007, she was a pedestrian on northbound on Wyoming in Detroit and was struck by a vehicle that left the roadway.  

Our client was transported by EMS to Sinai Grace Hospital where she was admitted for one week.  She suffered numerous severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, facial fractures, loss of five front teeth, back pain, neck pain, right side pain, TMJ, headaches, and other injuries.  She has been unable to return to work due to her injuries.  We filed a lawsuit in the Wayne County Circuit Court against the driver seeking compensation for her injuries and also against her no-fault insurance company for payment of lost wages, medical expenses, attendant care services, and other benefits.   No trial date has been set.

Our Michigan brain 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.

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. While it was once believed to be a problem confined strictly to inner-city housing, it is now known that lead poisoning is common in all housing throughout the United States.

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 out of four homes built before 1978, but only homes that are not properly maintained constitute potential hazards to children.

Lead based paint is the biggest lead hazard in our environment and can cause serious injuries to children such as brain injury. If your child suffers injuries, such as brain injury, due to lead poisoning, contact our office immediately at (800) 606-1717 to discuss your case and speak with one of our experienced Michigan brain injury attorneys.

The Brain Injury Association of America is launching a year-long, nationwide, education and advocacy campaign in recognition of March being Brain Injury Awareness Month. The campaign launches this month and is called “A concussion is a brain injury. Get the facts.” The campaign will include radio and print public service announcements, awareness proclamations, special events, and a state advocacy effort to introduce legislation to train coaches and protect young athletes.

Many people do not realize that a concussion is a brain injury. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). They are caused by a bump or blow to the head, many of times while playing a sport. Concussions don’t always mean you lose consciouness. This is why you should be aware of the symptoms of a concussion to ensure that you don’t have one after taking a blow to the head.

The symptoms of concussions include:

• Nausea (feeling that you might vomit)
• Dizziness or balance problems
• Double or fuzzy vision
• Sensitivity to light or noise
• Headache
• Feeling sluggish or tired
• Feeling foggy or groggy
• Confusion
• Trouble concentrating
• Trouble remembering

If you’ve had a concussion you should seek a health care professional immediately. A concussion is a serious injury and should not be taken lightly. A concussion is a brain injury. If you or a family member suffer a concussion while playing a sport or some other personal injury accident, contact our Michigan brain injury lawyers immediately to discuss your case. Call us now at (800) 606-1717.