Daniel L. Buckfire
Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
25800 Northwestern Hwy
Suite 890
Southfield, MI 48075
Map
Phone: (248) 569-4646 | Fax: (248) 569-6737
http://www.BuckfireLaw.com
A Top Rated Accident, Injury & Malpractice Lawyer
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
I represent injury victims and their families in serious accident and injury cases, including those that involve wrongful death. These include cases involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, slip and fall, dog bite injuries, poisonings, recreation accidents, and all other accidents.
Sub-Topics
Accidents & Personal Injury
- Construction Site Injuries
- Jones Act
- Petrochemical Accidents
- Slip & Fall
- Sports Injuries
Car Accident
- Auto Accident
- Whiplash
Character Injury
- Defamation
- Invasion of Privacy
- Libel
Dangerous Property
Financial Injuries
- False Charities
- Frauds, Scams, Hoaxes
- Identity Theft
- Pyramid Schemes
- Telemarketing
Intentional Injuries
- Assault & Battery
- Child Abuse
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Domestic Violence
- Police Misconduct
- Sexual Assault
Mass Accidents
- Airplanes
- Buildings
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Ships & Boats
Medical Malpractice
- Anesthesia Malpractice
- Birth Injuries and Defects
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Dental Malpractice
- Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
- Emergency Room Errors
- HMO Managed Case
- Lasik Eye Surgery
- Medication Malpractice
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Optometry Malpractice
- Prescription/Drug Malpractice
- Psychiatric Malpractice
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Surgical Errors
- Wrong Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Product Liability
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
Professional Malpractice
- Financial Malpractice
- Legal Malpractice
- Religious Malpractice
Serious/Catastrophic Injuries
- Amputation
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Toxic Tort
- Chemicals & Cosmetics
- Dangerous Drugs & Products
- Hazardous Waste
- Medical Products & Devices
- Mesothelioma
- Pesticides
- Radiation & Electromagnetic Energy
- Tobacco
- Toxic Mold
Truck Accident
Wrongful Death
Bar Admissions
MI, Nov 1992
Bar Number: P46286
Other Court Admissions
• State of Michigan: United States District Court for Eastern District of Michigan
Association Memberships
• State Bar of Michigan
• Michigan Association for Justice
• American Association for Justice
• Brain Injury Association of Michigan
• Michigan Brain Injury Provider's Council
• American Lawyer Academy
Continuing Education
I teach legal education seminars on Michigan No-Fault Insurance benefits.
Papers and Publications
Published three Legal Books:
• The Michigan Drunk Driving Accident Handbook
• The Ultimate Michigan Car Accident Handbook
• The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook
Example Cases
• $1,375,000 Detroit, Michigan car accident settlement for a woman who suffered a spinal cord injury and was paralyzed in a rear-end auto collision.
• $525,000 Detroit, Michigan car accident settlement for a client who sustained serious orthopedic injuries, including a fractured pelvis, after being struck by another vehicle when he stepped out of a vehicle onto the highway after an accident.
• $1,800,000 Michigan wrongful death settlement in a pedestrian accident case.
Education
University of Michigan Law School
Juris Doctorate
Ann Arbor
MI
1991
Cum Laude
University of Michigan Business School
Bachelor of Science
Ann Arbor
MI
1989
Phi Beta Kappa, Graduated in the top 10% of class
Accounting
Number of Attorneys
5
State Licensed In
Michigan
Firm Focus and History
Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. is a Michigan law firm that counsels injury victims. We handle all types of accident and injury cases, including auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death cases, medical malpractice lawsuits, nursing home neglect cases, slip and fall cases, dog bite injuries and attacks, and all other personal injury accidents. By handling a small number of select cases, we offer high-quality personalized service to our clients, using experienced attorneys, not paralegals.
We are No Win, No Fee lawyers, meaning you do not pay any legal fees until we win or settle your case. Not only do our Michigan personal injury attorneys value their reputation for integrity and skill but enjoy an outstanding track record of success. At Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., we know that a personal injury is one of the most traumatic things you will go through in your lifetime and realize you need someone capable and experienced on your side. That's why we are here. To help you get your life back and get the maximum injury settlement you're entitled to for the injuries suffered.
Our family-owned Michigan personal injury law firm was founded by David and Vicky Buckfire in 1968. They are now retired and my brother and I run the firm. We have continued the firm's reputation as an award-winning personal injury law firm in Michigan and have assembled a top team of lawyers and support staff. The Michigan accident and injury attorneys at Buckfire & Buckfire have not only earned the highest possible rating in the legal profession for ability and integrity but are rated "Superb" by the top Internet lawyer rating service.
Previous Employment Summary
I joined Buckfire & Buckfre PC after law school and have been at the firm my entire career.
Activities and Awards
• AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell
• Named Best Detroit Personal Injury Lawyer by DB Magazine
• Rated "Superb" on AVVO, the top Internet lawyer rating service
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I feel it is very important for clients to understand their legal rights and to continue to educate themselves on important legal issues. This is why my firm has written more books on accident, injury, and medical malpractice lawsuits than any other law firm in Michigan. We not only provide free legal books and information on all different types of accidents to the public, but we maintain a superior website with frequently refreshed content that includes downloadable, no-cost legal forms and educational videos. We provide this valuable information for free to consumers so that they can better understand their legal rights and know how to seek justice through our legal system.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I regularly review and edit documents prepared by my clients.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I understand that not all cases require an attorney to settle. You definitely do not need an attorney for every small personal injury case. I don't even accept cases where the injuries are minor because in a small case the attorney fee and costs might leave little or nothing for you after your medical bills are paid, and I do not believe that would be fair to you. In this scenario, I would recommend a person not hire an attorney and I would give them advice on how to represent themselves.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
Both of my parents were attorneys and started the law firm of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. in 1968. Watching them represent injured clients successfully and seeing the respect, integrity, and sense of enrichment that came into their lives after helping an injured victim and their family, prompted me to become a personal injury lawyer.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
My work with victims of serious injuries and their families has made me a better and more understanding lawyer. I am involved with several organizations for injury victims, like the Brain Injury Association of Michigan, and work closely with nurse case managers and physicians. This has helped me understand how important my role is in the road to recovery for my clients and has made me a much better lawyer.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Growing up, I saw how my parents had such positive effects on the lives of their clients and how these people needed the legal system to help them through their tough times. I decided early on in my career that I wanted to dedicate my professional life to making the legal system work for accident and injury victims.
What do you like best about your career?
Bringing justice to victims of personal injury accidents and helping injured victims and their families get their life back on track. Being successful also allows us to get involved in the community and give back.
I have a strong commitment to the communities I serve. I strongly believe in the importance of contributing to local groups and organizations dedicated to improving the lives of accident and injury victims. Some of the great organizations I am involved in include Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), The Michigan Brain Injury Association, and The American Cancer Society.
Tell us about your law firm:
Our personal injury law firm consists of a top team of lawyers and support staff. All of our attorneys handle only serious accident and injury cases, and each has their own top track record of successful settlements and verdicts. Our attorneys are very accessible to our clients and our support staff provides great assistance to the attorneys to help achieve our top results.
What are your strengths and style?
I believe that I have excellent listening skills and strong communication skills. Unlike many lawyers who like to do all of the talking, I spend a lot of my time listening to my clients. This enables me to understand their problems and concerns so that I can focus my representation on their most important needs. I am also very passionate about my work and dedicated to doing the best possible job for the clients that I represent.
Personal Interests:
Outside of work, I like to spend time with my family. I am an avid sports fan and enjoy attending Detroit Tiger games and ballgames in other cities and minor league parks.
Office Manager/Assistant
Patricia Romero
Fax
(248) 569-6737
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Weekend appointments are available.
Home and hospital visits are available during work hours and after hours.
I have satellite offices in Ann Arbor, Flint, Lansing, Saginaw, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and Port Huron. By appointment only.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
No Win, No Fee Lawyers. Buckfire & Buckfire's Michigan accident and injury attorneys offer a "No Fee Promise" which guarantees you that you will receive the best possible legal representation for your Michigan accident or injury case at no cost, unless you receive a settlement in your case.
Hourly Rates
No hourly rates.
Free Initial Consultation?
I offer free, no obligation consultations on all accident and injury cases.
Typical Retainer
No retainer fees.
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