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...
Year: 2023
What are my options if my surgeon made errors?
If you have undergone surgery that went wrong, you may wonder if you have a case for medical malpractice. Surgery is a complex and risky procedure that requires skill, care and attention from the Michigan surgeon and the medical team. However, sometimes, mistakes...
Detroit jury returns verdict of $96 million in fatal accident
This blog frequently mentions wrongful death as a cause of action arising from an accident in which one or more individuals were killed. A common question is the value of a wrongful death claim; is it worth as much as a claim for serious bodily injury, lost income and...
What are a pedestrian’s options after a hit-and-run?
Hit-and-run accidents are too common. Although Michigan law prohibits it, too many drivers will simply leave the scene of an accident if they can. For whatever reason, they refuse to take responsibility for their part in the accident. This can be a disaster when a...
Fatal crashes and risks faced by motorcyclists
As spring is approaching and the weather is warming up in Michigan, motorcyclists will begin traveling on the roadways throughout the state. While this is nothing new for residents and tourist, each year it proves to be an important reminder for motorists because the...
Daylight saving time presents hazards for pedestrians
Earlier in March we all set our clocks forward one hour for daylight saving time. Now it stays darker longer in the morning, at least for a while, but it stays lighter longer in the evening. This presents hazards for pedestrians, who are at risk of being struck by a...
Diagnostic errors are most likely to cause serious injury, death
According to Johns Hopkins, misdiagnosis is the most common type of medical error. This type of medical malpractice is also the most serious and costly. Misdiagnoses, which can include mistakes, oversights and significant delays, each year leave 100,000 patients...
Premises liability prominent issue before Michigan Supreme Court
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...
What to do after a truck accident
Most Michigan drivers probably know the basic steps to take after a car accident. You check for injuries, call the police, exchange information with the other driver and file a claim with your insurance company. When you are in an accident with a large truck, the...
What are the most common causes of spinal cord injuries?
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...