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Seat Belt Syndrome and Common Seat Belt Injuries
Key points of the article: Seat belt laws have a long history in the United States and in Michigan. Seatbelts save lives, and wearing one is the most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash. Of passenger vehicle occupants who were killed in 2019, 47% were unrestrained. Seat Belt Syndrome happens […]
Have You Been Denied Social Security Disability Benefits? We Can Help.
The Lee Steinberg Law Firm helps individuals applying for Social Security Disability throughout Michigan. Our team of Social Security Disability lawyers can walk you through the process from beginning to end. We take on all kinds of cases, even the tough ones. Lee Steinberg Law Firm Case Review: Individual Was Denied Benefits Multiple Times Before […]
Injuries Commonly Associated With Michigan T-Bone Crashes
Key Points of This Article: Last year, there were 245,432 total crashes in Michigan, of which about 30,000 involved a T-bone-related collision, according to the 2020 Michigan Traffic Crash Facts report. Soft-tissue injuries, such as whiplash, are some of the more commonly reported injuries with T-bone accidents, as well as broken ribs and torn ligaments in […]
Detroit Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers – Plaintiff Wins Case in Wayne County
Slip and fall cases in Detroit are not easy. Lawyers who handle these cases know the pitfalls, which include proving negligence, notice on the part of the defendant. The open and obvious defense is also a major obstacle for people injured in a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident on private property. But the Court of Appeals […]
Detroit Ranks As A Top 10 City For Michigan Dog Attacks On Postal Workers
Key Points of This Article: The U.S. Postal Service has ranked Detroit in the top 10 cities for dog attacks on its workers, including anything from harmful nips to all-out attacks that cause severe and lasting injuries. In Detroit, the count of dog attacks has been rising, increasing 35% from 2019 when postal carriers reported 26 dog […]
How to Complete the Application for Benefits when making a claim through the Michigan Assigned Claims Plan
Michigan Assigned Claims Plan – How To Complete the Application for Benefits When you are injured in a car or truck accident in Michigan, or even if you are on a motorcycle and a car or truck was involved in causing the accident, you are almost always entitled to Michigan no-fault benefits. These benefits include […]
Should I Get a Lawyer for a Car Accident That Wasn’t My Fault?
Key Points of This Article: Michigan is a no-fault insurance state, which means you always must make a claim for an accident to your own car insurer for the payment of medical bills and lost wages. If your damages from an auto accident exceed your insurance limits, you will need to make a third-party claim […]
Miscarriage After Car Accident: What You Need to Know
Key Points of this Article: Mothers who have lost their pregnancy after a car crash can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the at-fault driver for the collision. The state of Michigan allows mothers who have lost their pregnancy to recover loss of consortium damages. The Michigan no-fault law allows pregnant women who have suffered […]
What Do You Have to Prove in a Slip and Fall Case? What Does the Supreme Court in Livings v. Sage Investment Group, LLC Say?
An important case that involves the open and obvious rule in Michigan came down from the Michigan Supreme Court. The case is Livings v. Sage Investment Group, LLC and discusses the open and obvious rule and exceptions to it. Review the case here: https://law.justia.com/cases/michigan/supreme-court/2021/159692.html In the case, Ms. Livings was an employee of a restaurant […]
2020 Crash Statistics All Michigan Drivers Should Know – Crash Statistics
Key Points of This Article: There were 245,432 total traffic crashes last year in Michigan. Overall, Michigan communities with more than 5,000 total crashes for 2020 include populated counties like Genesee, Ingham, Oakland, and Wayne. The good news is that the overall number of crashes fell in 2020 when about 18% fewer people were on the […]