Every year, tens of thousands of Michigan residents suffer serious injuries as a direct result of vehicular accidents. The severity of these crashes can vary greatly — some collisions may only cause minor scrapes and bruises, while others can result in catastrophic or even fatal injuries. If you were injured in a traffic accident and […]
The “Open and Obvious” Clause In 2001, the Michigan Supreme Court handed down a decision that completely altered the landscape of slip and fall law – the infamous Lugo vs. Ameritech Corp, Inc. case. The ruling seemed to favor property owners in a way that many considered damaging to the rights of plaintiffs seeking justice. […]
Many parts make up the structure of the back; these include muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, and the spinal cord. So when you get into an accident, any one (or multiple) of these parts could be affected. It is very common, for example, for people to tweak their backs in an accident, meaning they likely strained […]
The Michigan Supreme Court came out with an important ruling last month. In the case of Wilmore-Moody v. Zakir, the Court found in favor of the plaintiff who was injured in a Wayne County car accident. The case involved a lot of detailed and confusing insurance issues, touching on things like insurance fraud, rescission, and […]
Michigan winters inevitably bring snow and ice. But one of the most dangerous aspects of wintertime in Michigan is the black ice that forms on many roadways, streets, parking lots and sidewalks. By its very nature, black ice is difficult to see and the cause of many serious injuries. But the law in Michigan is […]
Fatal car accidents are devastating. When you lose a loved one in an accident, you may feel sad, confused, overwhelmed, and even angry. While no amount of money can truly heal your pain, family members who have lost a loved one in a fatal car accident have the legal right to file a claim or […]
Car crashes and wrecks in Michigan are difficult to deal with. First, you have the damage of your car to contend with, which is expensive and stressful. Then you have the pain that can follow the accident, along with time missed from work and medical bills which only adds to the stress. In these situations, […]
Key Point of This Article: A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a severe condition that should not be taken lightly. According to the CDC, around 176 people in America die from TBI-related injuries every day. Though some TBIs can be minor, it is still vital that anyone who suffers from this type of injury gets […]
The Michigan Court or Appeals just issued the much-anticipated decision of Andary v. USAA Casualty Insurance Company, docket no. 356487 (published on 08/25/2022). This case has been watched by families, doctors, rehabilitation centers, lawyers, judges and others throughout Michigan, in particular those affected by catastrophic claims and injuries as a result of a car accident. […]
Riding a bicycle has many benefits, from additional exercise to opting for a more environmentally friendly mode of transportation. Also, the cost of owning and maintaining a vehicle has only gone up over the years. It’s not hard to understand why more and more people are choosing to commute via bicycle rather than by car. […]
