Miscellaneous

• Peter Pan Pondering Future After Salmonella Recall

  Larry Buckfire | April 16, 2007 7:37 AM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  ConAgra, the makers of Peter Pan peanut butter, is facing an uphill battle when it tries to re-introduce its product back to the market. The Omaha-based food company won't discuss the details of its Peter Pan marketing plan for competitive reasons, but ConAgra is eager to win back consumers after the outbreak that sickened more than 400 people and spawned numerous lawsuits. Several people who...

• Girl Infected with E. Coli

  Larry Buckfire | April 05, 2007 3:35 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  A 12-year-old girl was infected with E. coli bacteria and diagnosed with hemolytic uremic syndrome after dining at a California restaurant. The outbreak infected seven other diners, two of which were also hospitalized. Symptoms of E. coli usually appear three to four days after exposure to the bacteria. People with E. coli may have bloody diarrhea, severe abdominal pain or cramps or fever. Most...

• Brain Injuries

  Larry Buckfire | March 25, 2007 8:16 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  The State of North Carolina recognizes the month of March as Brain Injury month. The number of brain injuries being diagnosed by physicians increases every year as awareness in the medical community on this injury continues to rise. The war in Iraq has led to countless soldiers being diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries and the injury suffered by reporter Bob Woodruff has attracted...

• Pet Food Recall Expanded

  Larry Buckfire | March 25, 2007 1:52 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  The Pet Food recall has expanded to sixty million cans of wet food. Pet deaths from kidney failure have been reported throughout the United States. It has been determined that rat poison was in the food. The recall involves brands including Procter & Gamble Co.'s Iams, Nestle SA's Mighty Dog and retailers' own labels. Our firm has received numerous calls and e-mails from clients whose pets...

• Roll Over Car Accident on I-75

  Larry Buckfire | March 23, 2007 8:14 AM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  A roll over car accident in the construction lanes of I-75 caused traffic chaos this morning. The vehicle rolled over for unknown reasons and the driver fled from the scene before police arrived. This brings to mind the rash of Ford Explorer roll over lawsuits that were filed throughout the country over the last few years in which the SUV's would roll over and cause significant injuries to the...

• Lead Paint Case Goes to High Court

  Larry Buckfire | March 20, 2007 8:15 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  The lawsuit filed by the Attorney General in Rhode Island on behalf of its citizens has been appealed to the highest court in that state. The suit alleged that the state incurred significant expenses from the lead poisoning of children and clean-up costs. Sherwin-Williams Co. and NL Industries Inc. were among three companies accused by Rhode Island of covering up the health risks of lead paint...

• Man Charged in Personal Injury Accident

  Christina Cole | February 28, 2007 3:29 AM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  After crashing with another vehicle, a man allegedly fled the scene of a personal injury accident while leading Michigan State Police and deputies from Delta County Sheriff Department, on a three hour search.The man was traveling eastbound when his vehicle hit a westbound vehicle. In a press release from the Michigan State Police Gladstone Post, both vehicles were damaged extensively.After the...

• Daniel L. Buckfire, Attorney at Law

  Staff Writer | January 15, 2007 4:22 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  Attorney Daniel L. Buckfire is a partner with the firm and oversees the auto negligence and No-Fault Insurance practice groups. He is a life-long Michigan resident who earned his undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of Michigan Business School in 1989. He was Phi Beta Kappa and graduated in the top 10% of his class. He graduated cum laude from the prestigious University of...

• Buckfire & Buckfire P.C.

  Staff Writer | January 15, 2007 4:16 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. has proudly provided first rate legal representation to our injured clients and their families for almost forty years. The experienced attorneys at our firm have a reputation for meticulous case preparation-an approach that results in major verdicts and settlement for our clients. The firm has earned the highest rating for integrity and ability from Martindale-Hubbell,...

• Disclaimer

  Staff Writer | January 15, 2007 4:13 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  The information found on this website should not be construed as legal advice and is not a substitute for professional legal consultation. You should not base your legal decisions solely on the information found in this site and you are encouraged to seek the counsel of an attorney regarding your specific questions or situation.The information found herein may represent the opinions or...