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...
Year: 2023
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...
Emotional trauma after car crashes
Across the United States, car crashes occur just about every minute of the day. Millions occur every year. When we discuss car accidents, we usually talk about the physical injuries to the victims and their belongings. Less often discussed is the emotional trauma that...
What are the potential damages in a wrongful death lawsuit?
Losing a loved one is not easy in Michigan. People rely on their family members for so many different things in their lives. That is why losing a loved one can affect many different parts of people’s lives. People may not even realize how much they rely on their loved...