2024

Across the world, and especially in the United States, medical professionals are sued by patients and their loved ones claiming medical malpractice. Medical malpractice is defined as "any act or omission by a physician during treatment of a patient that deviates from accepted norms of practice in the medical community and causes an injury...

A medical malpractice suit can be filed if a patient suffers injury, harm, or death because of inappropriate medical care. Last year, there were more than 10,000 medical malpractice payment reports filed with the Health Resources and Services Administration in the U.S. Prior to choosing a doctor, make sure that he or she hasn't...

There were more than 88,000 motorcyclists killed and injured in motorcycle accidents nationally in 2021. In Michigan in 2022, there were 3,158 motorcycle accidents, and 173 motorcyclists were killed, with 2,466 injured. Statistics show that 84% of motorcycle-vehicle crashes happen on streets in the Wolverine State, rather than on highways. Because of this, all...

Your medical or healthcare records—all the notes, lab results, X-rays, billing statements,  and more—that are generated from your interactions with healthcare providers (and others), are an important part of your medical care. The law guarantees that you have the right to access this information to help you make better medical decisions. Let’s look at...

Buchanan Firm is pleased to announce that Leslie Caliguri, Caiti Hill, and Lynnae Chaff have become associate members of the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ). Our terrific support staff will be fantastic additions to this valuable organization that’s been fighting for justice for 77 years. About the MAJ The Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ)...