Articles Posted in Personal Injury

The way premises liability laws typically work when it comes to commercial properties is that property owners have a responsibility to keep the property as safe as reasonably possible for those with a right to be on the property – for example, employees and customers. If someone is deemed to be a trespasser, however, that…

Many people have insurance for their home or vehicle. This insurance can help cover the potential cost to repair or replace property after an incident.  However, if an insurance company fails to provide an owner with fair compensation for property damages, the owner must file a property damage claim. Here is what you should know:…

For many people, dogs are loving and loyal companions. However, like most animals, they may bite their owners or strangers for a variety of reasons. In the event of a dog bite, victims may suffer serious health complications if they don’t seek medical intervention. Understanding when a dog bite requires medical attention can help victims…

Getting doored is something that can happen to a cyclist when they are riding near a line of parked cars. These cars may simply be parked on the side of the street, as the cyclist is riding on the right-hand edge of the travel lane. In some cases, there will even be parking spaces on…

When summer soon arrives, it will mark the start of what traffic safety experts call the “100 Deadliest Days.” This period runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. During these months, the number of crashes involving teenage drivers spikes significantly. That’s why it’s crucial for parents to begin preparing their teen drivers to remain safe…

Kids love the rush that swings bring, speeding down slides and testing their physical skills on monkey bars. Playgrounds allow your child to exercise their bodies and minds while having fun. As children, scratches and bruises are typical during play. Still, no parent wants to see their child seriously injured because of faulty school playground…

As the school year winds down, many Michigan families are finalizing their plans for the summer. Summer camp is a great opportunity for kids to focus on their favorite activities and hobbies while spending time with friends. Summer camp may require your child to be away from home for an extended period. If you sign…

Cases brought before and decided by a state’s highest court often rest on specific questions in different areas of law. During the first week of March, the Supreme Court of Michigan will hear oral arguments on three cases concerning the application of, and exceptions to, the “open and obvious” doctrine of premises liability. Though different…

Many spinal cord injuries that receive media attention involve sports and recreation accidents. Sporting accidents do account for about 1 out of 10 new spinal cord injuries every year. This makes sports and recreation accidents one of the most common causes of spinal cord injuries. However, motor vehicle accidents are by far the most common…

Injuries to the spinal cord are extremely serious. They are also among the costliest types of injuries. There is no such thing as a minor spinal cord injury; even those that do not lead to paralysis cost more than $1 million to treat. These numbers do not include either lost income or non-economic damages like…