Key Points of This Article: An increasing elderly population of nearly 40,000 residents has led to more instances of Michigan nursing home negligence and abuse related to falls, overmedication, physical and verbal attacks, malnutrition, and tragic failures to provide quality care caused by understaffed workforces. About a third of the deaths attributed to coronavirus in Michigan […]
Category: Personal Injury
Legal Help For Your Michigan Crash or Camper Accident
Key Points of This Article: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that the summer months have 29% more crash-related deaths than winter months, making it one of the deadliest times of the year to be traveling on roads. Inexperienced RV and motorhome drivers, as well as improper camp and boat tows, can make for an extra hazardous and […]
Teen Driver Accidents Increase During Summer Months
Key Points of This Article: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens making the group three times more likely to be involved in a car crash than older drivers. As many as 60% of teen driving accidents that occur during the summer months are due to distracted driving. Texting and […]
How Long Do I Have to File A Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit in Michigan?
Key Points of This Article: Registered motorcycle users in Michigan have gone up by more than 60% since 2000, and motorcycle fatalities have more than doubled. Passenger vehicle motorists cause nearly 70% of motorcycle-related accidents, injuries, and rider fatalities. Common motorcycle crash injuries include road rash, facial fractures, and disfigurement, broken bones, and burns that […]
Midland Dam Failure Causes Catastrophic Property Loss
The failure of the Edenville Dam and Sanford Dam this week caused the destruction of hundreds of homes and businesses and has completely upended the lives of countless residents. The resulting property loss impacted thousands and individuals’ entire lives have been washed away by the floods. On May 19, 2020, the Edenville Dam failed, and […]
Package Delivery Truck & Van Driver Accidents On The Rise
Key Points of This Article: Due to an increase in suppliers hiring a large number of truck drivers to support a network of delivery systems, such as Amazon, injuries to parcel truck drivers is on the rise in Michigan. Michigan State Police reports from 2019 note lightweight truck drivers have been assaulted, robbed, involved in road […]
Tenant Rights & Protections Can’t Be Ignored Because of Coronavirus
Key Points of This Article: The coronavirus pandemic does not make it acceptable for landlords and property management companies to ignore their duty in ensuring rental properties remain in good condition and reasonable repair. If you need something fixed in your rental home, let your landlord know as soon as possible in writing and allow […]
New Michigan Car Insurance Law May Not Save Drivers Much Money
When the legislature passed and the governor signed the new Michigan no-fault law last spring, we were all told the new rules would guarantee a huge amount of savings for Michigan drivers. After years of debate, the legislature promised a reduction in auto insurance premiums, in particular the cost of personal injury protection coverage, better […]
Ingham County Car Accident Victim Wins Pain and Suffering Case
Lansing Car Accident Injury Lawyers The Michigan Court of Appeals issued a decision on a case involving a car accident victim seeking money for pain and suffering following a bad crash. In Hagerman v. Kakar, docket no. 346056, (unpublished 4/23/2020), the defendant’s vehicle struck the plaintiff’s car at an intersection. There was no dispute the […]
Cruise Ship Passengers and Crewmembers Exposed to Coronavirus May Be Entitled to Financial Compensation
Key Points of This Article: Cruise ships are built to confine a large number of people, making travelers prone to infectious diseases, resulting in ten outbreaks in 2019, as well as several outbreaks of the novel coronavirus in 2020. The industry representing ships like the Diamond Princess and Holland America’s MS Zaandam has been disrupted […]
