Injuries We Have Handled

Experienced Michigan Personal Injury Attorneys

The law firm of Ferris & Salter, P.C. has handled over 250 jury trials and thousands of negotiated settlements. Our attorneys, Don Ferris and Heidi Salter-Ferris, are dedicated advocates for accident victims and families who have lost ones in fatal accidents.

Injuries from Motor Vehicle Accidents and Other Accidents Caused by the Negligence of Others

  • Head and brain injury
    • Closed head injuries
    • Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
    • Post concussion syndrome
    • Skull fracture
    • Brain bleeds
    • Brain tumors
  • Spinal cord injuries
    • Paraplegia
    • Quadriplegia
  • Amputations
    • Loss of fingers
    • Loss of toes
  • Persistent vegetative state
  • Heart attacks
  • Torn retina
  • Diploplia - double vision
  • Blindness, loss of vision or loss of an eye
  • Loss of hearing
  • TMJ
  • Permanent nerve damage caused by dental procedure
  • Osteotomy
  • Cervical radiculopathy
  • Cervical fusion
  • Lumbar fusion
  • Ruptured discs
  • Sciatica
  • Cervical radiculopathy
  • Talar and ankle fusion
  • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  • Compartment syndrome
  • Shoulders - rotator cuff injuries, and tears
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Carpel tunnel
  • Knee injuries to the ligaments, and meniscus
  • Hysterectomy
  • Loss of the ability to have children
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Severe bed sores
  • Severe lacerations
  • Burns
  • Scars and disfigurement
  • Electrical injuries
  • Nerve injuries
  • Stevens Johnson Syndrome
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Allergic reactions to drugs
  • Serious food poisoning causing hospitalization
  • Dog bites

Fractures of:

  • The vertebra
  • The neck
  • Clavicle
  • The spine
  • Face
  • Jaw
  • Nose
  • Ribs
  • The humerus, ulna, and radius (arm)
  • Hand
  • Elbow
  • Shoulder
  • The wrist
  • The hip
  • The pelvis
  • The femur (thigh bone)
  • Patella (knee)
  • Tibia and fibula (lower leg)
  • Malleolus, ankle, talus, calcaneus (heel)
  • Foot

Injuries and Conditions Caused by Medical Malpractice

  • Failure to diagnose cancer of: The cervix, uterus, prostate, ovary, breast, brain, mouth and tongue, larynx and thyroid, colon, or bone; failure to diagnose Leukemia or Melanoma
  • Diagnosis errors of medical emergencies/emergency room errors: perforated intestine or colon, a hemorrhage (internal bleeding), deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism, blood clots, a blockage in an artery, a heart attack, an aneurysm, an aortic dissection, hypocalcaemia, ischemia (loss of blood flow), compartment syndrome, necrotizing fasciitis, sepsis, bacterial meningitis, etc.
  • Surgical errors involving: Death, paraplegia, quadriplegia, spinal cord injury, anesthesia, brain damage, hip replacements, knee replacements, bariatric surgery, perforations and leaks, internal bleeding, leaving foreign objects like sponges or instruments, nerve damage, loss of function, cutting, tearing, or damaging organs, lacerations, using unsterilized instruments
  • Medication errors causing severe and permanent injury or death
  • Permanent nerve damage caused by extravasation of contrast material, or infusion of medicine by IV
  • Failure to treat infections resulting in permanent injury
  • Birth injuries: Cerebral palsy, brain damage and hypoxia, still birth, ectopic pregnancies, failure to place a cerclage, shoulder dystocia and Erb's palsy, failure to diagnose conditions during pregnancy

Wrongful Death and Permanent Serious Injuries Caused By:

  • Medical malpractice
  • Surgical errors
  • Emergency room errors
  • Failure to diagnose a medical emergency like a perforated intestine or colon, a hemorrhage (internal bleeding), deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism, blood clots, a blockage in an artery, a heart attack, an aneurysm, an aortic dissection, hypocalcaemia, ischemia (loss of blood flow), necrotizing fasciitis, bacterial meningitis, sepsis, etc.
  • A drunk driver
  • Unlawful alcohol sales
  • Negligent driving
  • Truck accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • ORV and ATV accidents
  • Boating accidents
  • Aircraft accidents
  • Explosions
  • Slip and trip and falls
  • Train accidents
  • Construction accidents
  • Scaffold failures
  • Drowning
  • Nursing home neglect

We offer a free case evaluation to answer your questions and assess your case. We collect no attorney fees unless you collect compensation and we accommodate your needs by offering home and hospital visits, or after-hours consultations by appointment. Contact us to talk to an experienced Michigan personal injury attorney.