Miscellaneous

• Lake St. Clair Drowning| Michigan Boater Safety

  Daniel Buckfire | September 25, 2008 3:43 PM | 1 CommentDetroit, MI

  I just read about a drowning accident on Lake St. Clair that has resulted in the death of Paul Berkholz of Warren. Mr. Berkholz and his brother were boating on Lake St. Clair Tuesday evening. The...

• Michigan Dog Bite Lawyer| Proposed Dog Bite Ordinances

  Daniel Buckfire | September 23, 2008 3:35 PM | 1 CommentDetroit, MI

  Proposed dog bite ordinances are being considered in several Metro-Detroit suburbs. Several cities are considering dangerous or vicious animal ordinances, like the recently-enacted Farmington Hills...

• Fireworks Accidents and Injuries

  Larry Buckfire | June 24, 2008 1:20 PM | 1 CommentDetroit, MI

  Virtually every July 4th celebration includes a fireworks show. These are either the big fireworks shows at cities, on lakes, or at local fairs or just the home use of smaller fireworks. These include firecrackers, bottle rockets, sparklers, and other fun stuff that Americans light in backyards, parks, and in their neighborhoods.

• Michigan Boating Accident Lawyer | What To Do

  Daniel Buckfire | October 08, 2008 4:36 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  The best ways to avoid boating accidents are simple: be familiar with the basics of boating safety and carefully observe all the rules of water. However, even the most careful boater cannot control...

• Farmington Hills Enacts Dog Bite Ordinance

  Daniel Buckfire | September 18, 2008 10:11 AM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  Farmington Hills recently enacted a dog bite ordinance that threatens owners of vicious dogs and other pets with the label “dangerous animal.” The ordinance establishes an Animal Review Board, which...

• Police Abuse Jury Verdict Sends Message

  Larry Buckfire | April 18, 2008 8:20 AM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  No doubt that police officers in the United States have an incredibly difficult and demanding job and are underpaid and underappreciated by many of our citizens for their efforts. There are times,...

• Rabies Rising in Michigan: Are dog bites to blame?

  Larry Buckfire | April 17, 2008 8:11 AM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  Michigan health officials report a rise in the number of rabies cases in Michigan. Michigan reported more than five times the number of rabies cases last year than there were just ten years ago....

• Secret Detroit Mayor Whistleblower Documents

  Larry Buckfire | February 05, 2008 4:40 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  "The documents in question were never introduced into evidence during the lawsuit or trial, were never part of the evidence the jury considered during the trial and many of the documents have never been in the city's possession," said Sharon McPhail, general counsel to the mayor, said in a statement. "We disagree with the judge's ruling and will immediately appeal." The recent news about Mayor...

• Colorado Sexual Assault Case Settled

  Larry Buckfire | December 05, 2007 1:57 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  The University of Colorado has settled a lawsuit filed by two women who alleged that they were sexually assualted by football recuits. The women will share a total settlement of $2.85 million dollars. The women's lawsuit alleged CU violated federal law by fostering an environment that allowed sexual assaults to occur. The suit accused the university of failing to adequately supervise players...

• Amtrak Train To Chicago Crashes

  Larry Buckfire | December 01, 2007 9:11 AM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  An Amtrak train travelling from Michigan to Chicago on November 30, 2007 crashed into the back of a freight train ust as it entered the Chicago yard. Dozens of people were injured and taken to the hospital, including five Amtrak employees who were in critical condition. At least 187 passengers and six crew members were on train No. 371, also known as the Pere Marquette, which was to arrive at...