SETTLEMENT OR TRIAL: MAKING THE RIGHT DECISION FOR YOUR PERSONAL INJURY CASE
If you are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to receive compensation from the at-fault party. This is best accomplished by hiring a knowledgeable personal injury...
View ArticleBIRTH INJURIES AND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: WHAT EVERY PARENT SHOULD KNOW
For most people, the arrival of a new baby is a joyful experience. However, the joy can fade quickly when an infant suffers a birth injury. Depending on the severity, parents may face emotional and...
View ArticleCLASS ACTION LAWSUITS AND PERSONAL INJURY: A POWERFUL WAY TO HOLD GREEDY...
When we purchase a product, whether it is a new car, a chemical hair straightener or a potent weed killer, we expect it to improve our driving experience, our appearance or our lawn. Likewise, we trust...
View ArticleMICHIGAN DRUG IMMUNITY LAW REPEALED
Drug manufacturers and distributors are no longer exempt from liability in Michigan civil lawsuits following the repeal of a 1995 law that provided these companies with comprehensive immunity for the...
View ArticleTHE DARKER SIDE OF DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: WHAT EVERY DRIVER SHOULD KNOW
If you have been feeling out of sorts since the recent “spring ahead” time change, you are not alone. While we enjoy the extra hour of evening light, daylight saving time can be hazardous to health and...
View ArticleMEDICAL MALPRACTICE ERRORS RISE IN HOSPITALS OWNED BY PRIVATE EQUITY FIRMS
Most hospital patients are focused on receiving the medical care they need to recover and return home as quickly as possible. They are rarely concerned about who owns the hospital. Nevertheless, the...
View ArticleDOES MICHIGAN NO-FAULT INSURANCE COVER NON-RESIDENT DRIVERS INVOLVED IN A CAR...
If you are an out-of-state resident driving in Michigan, you may assume your auto insurance will cover you in the event of an accident. While this may be true in some cases, there are many instances...
View ArticleMICHIGAN PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT DEATHS ROSE IN 2023 DESPITE NATIONWIDE DECLINE
Every day, approximately 18 pedestrians leave home and never return. Although pedestrian deaths have risen steadily over the past decade, recent statistics show this deadly trend is declining in many...
View ArticleARE GOLF CARTS “STREET LEGAL” ON MICHIGAN ROADS?
Where golf carts were once reserved exclusively for golf courses, they have become a popular mode of transportation beyond the greens. They are energy-efficient and easy to maneuver in places where...
View ArticleAPRIL IS DISTRACTED DRIVING MONTH: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THIS DEADLY EPIDEMIC
If you are still using a hand-held cell phone behind the wheel, National Distracted Driving Awareness Month is a good time to break this hazardous habit. Throughout April, police officers statewide, in...
View ArticleSAFE DRIVING TIPS FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer travel season, and motorists are taking to the road in record numbers this year. AAA estimates 38.4 million people, including 1.3 million...
View ArticleHAVE A DAZZLING 4TH OF JULY AND AVOID A FIREWORKS FIASCO: IMPORTANT FIREWORK...
Fireworks are a tradition at 4th of July celebrations across the country, from hand-held sparklers to breathtaking professional displays. While fireworks make the holiday more festive, a happy occasion...
View ArticleDO LIABILITY WAIVERS PREVENT VICTIMS FROM FILING PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUITS?
Signing a liability waiver is a customary procedure at venues such as fitness centers, bicycle and boat rentals, ski resorts, local sports programs and summer camps. In fact, although a business cannot...
View ArticleTHE CALL SAM CHOPPER SHOP SEASON FOUR IS UNDERWAY!
Season four of the Call Sam Chopper Shop is happening now, and we’re pulling out all the stops to make this an extraordinary event! The creative team at Bad Pig Customs are hard at work building a...
View ArticleSPOTLIGHT ON SPEED: HOW EXCESSIVE SPEEDING AFFECTS MICHIGAN MOTORCYCLE...
A variety of factors contribute to traffic accidents, but speed is one of the leading culprits. And, because motorcycles provide minimal impact protection, high-speed crashes are especially deadly for...
View ArticleINNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT SAFETY: SMART HELMETS,...
From smart home systems to lightning-speed computers to automobiles with advanced safety features, we rely on technology to improve many areas of our lives. Assistive driving equipment such as blind...
View ArticleLABOR DAY SAFETY TIPS: HOW TO SURVIVE ONE OF THE YEAR’S MOST DANGEROUS WEEKENDS
Labor Day weekend is a popular time for getting together with nearby friends and family or loading up the car for one last summer getaway. Unfortunately, it is also one of the deadliest weekends of the...
View ArticleBE GHOULISH…NOT FOOLISH: SAFETY TIPS FOR A HAZARD-FREE HALLOWEEN
You don’t have to be a kid to love Halloween. Dressing up as your favorite character or superhero, decorating the lawn with witches and spiders and splurging on treats is fun at any age. However, the...
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