March is Brain Injury Awareness Month and the because of that the Michigan Brain Injury Association will focus on sports and concussion awareness through an education and advocacy campaign called “A concussion is a brain injury. Get the facts.”  The campaign will include print materials that are available and free to dowload and support the campaign.

In honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month, our Michigan brain injury lawyers are recommending others to get involved and support BIA’s mission. To learn more about the Brain Injury Awareness Month events taking place in your area and to become involved in this awareness, education, and advocacy initiatives contact the BIA of Michigan at 810-229-5880 or toll free at 800-444-6443.

A concussion is a serous injury and should not be taken lightly.  A concussion is a brain injury.  If you or a family member suffer a concussion due to a Michigan accident, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, or slip and fall accidents, contact one of our experienced Michigan brain injury attorneys immediately. Call us now at (800) 606-1717.

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.