Key Points of This Article: Michigan Road Construction Puts Drivers on Alert for Crash Prone Areas In Michigan, the Office of Highway Safety Planning reports the number of fatal crashes and injuries that occur in construction, maintenance, and utility work zones in 2019 included 5,808 work zone crashes and 17 work zone fatalities. And again, this summer and […]
If you are a pregnant worker and believe your civil rights have been violated, it is best to speak with an attorney early. It is illegal for your employer to retaliate against you for filing a charge and you have the support of several state and federal laws behind you. Legal Rights for Michigan’s Pregnant […]
Key Points of This Article: What Should I Do If Injured in a Hit-and-Run in Detroit, Michigan? Any time you are involved in a car or truck crash as a motorist, pedestrian, or bicyclist, it is likely to be a scary and frustrating experience. This is especially true when the driver responsible speeds away from […]
A Pedestrian accident is tragic and devastating. More than 80% of pedestrians who are hit by drivers end up dying or suffering from serious injuries. In Michigan alone, more than 100 pedestrians die in traffic accidents every year. While these incidents can happen by accident, they are most often the result of negligent drivers and […]
Key Points of This Article: Distracted Drivers and Speeding Drivers Are More Likely to Severely Injure Michigan Bicyclists Bicycle riding in Michigan is becoming more and more popular, with new bike lanes built in communities like Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor over the last decade. In Detroit alone, the city has constructed 145 miles […]
Key Points of This Article: There is still plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors in Michigan on your bicycle to commute to work and school, or just for fun and healthy exercise alone or with friends and family. Unfortunately, a bike ride’s quiet enjoyment can quickly turn chaotic, whether traveling on a scenic road […]
Sustaining life-altering injuries from an accident or act of negligence often leads to overwhelming financial burdens. These can include thousands of dollars in medical bills, lost wages, and prescription costs. For many people in Michigan, managing these expenses out of pocket is simply impossible. As a result, individuals may turn to a personal injury attorney, […]
Michigan winters inevitably bring snow and ice. However, one of the most dangerous aspects of wintertime in Michigan is the black ice that forms on many walkways, parking lots, sidewalks, streets, and highways. By its very nature, black ice is difficult to see and causes many serious injuries. The law in Michigan is not easy […]
A common question we get at the Lee Steinberg Law Firm is can I sue the other driver after a car accident in Michigan? The answer is much more complex than one would think. First, there can be several different defendants. Second, there are rules about injuries and insurance that must be followed. Also, the […]
Can you file a personal injury claim in Michigan if partially at fault? Learn how Michigan’s comparative negligence law affects your compensation and how a Michigan personal injury lawyer can help. After a car accident, one of the most common questions people ask is, “Can I still get compensated if I’m partially at fault?” Fortunately, […]
